Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Original notice title
Ireland-Dublin: Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
70 / 100
Complexity
60 / 100
Risk factors
The estimated value is not guaranteed. Operators may invest in preparation and then receive minimal work.
No detailed service requirements, contract terms, or SLAs are provided in the notice, leading to potential scope creep.
No procurement documents available
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications
Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 1100M estimated value
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Provision of school transport services for primary and post-primary students, including children with special educational needs.
- Services include operation of transport services to school centers throughout the Republic of Ireland.
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This is a qualification system (panel) for school transport services across the Republic of Ireland, managed by Bus Eireann/Irish Bus. The system covers the hire of passenger transport vehicles with drivers, including double-deck, large, medium, small buses and taxis, for school transport schemes (Primary, Post Primary, and Special Educational Needs) from August 2022 to June 2027. The estimated total value is €1,100,000,000, but this is not guaranteed spend. The procedure is negotiated, and the award criterion is the most economically advantageous tender based solely on price (lowest price). Applications are invited for all counties, and successful operators will be included in qualification panels. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 30 June 2027 at 12:00.
Risks
The estimated value is not guaranteed. Operators may invest in preparation and then receive minimal work.
No detailed service requirements, contract terms, or SLAs are provided in the notice, leading to potential scope creep.
No procurement documents available
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Certifications
- Operators must be licensed and insured to provide passenger transport services in Ireland.
Administrative
- Applications must be submitted electronically via the eTenders portal.
- Submission for all lots (but no distinct lots defined; likely means all counties or all service types).
Buyer
Lots (1)
Lot 1
Lot 1
Single qualification system covering all school transport services (buses and taxis) for the Republic of Ireland. Operators may apply for one or more counties.
EUR 1.1B
Estimated value
Category
Deadline
Additional CPV codes
Value note
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 10 Apr 2022
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0025
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 190752-2022
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
70 / 100
Complexity
60 / 100
Risk factors
The estimated value is not guaranteed. Operators may invest in preparation and then receive minimal work.
No detailed service requirements, contract terms, or SLAs are provided in the notice, leading to potential scope creep.
No procurement documents available
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications