Qualification System for the Purchase and or Lease of Buses and Coaches

Qualification System for the Purchase and or Lease of Buses and Coaches

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus

## Summary Bus Éireann is procuring a qualification system for the purchase and/or lease of buses and coaches, with an estimated value of €120 million. The tender is open to economic operators who can demonstrate financial and technical capacity against predefined selection criteria.

## Scope & Deliverables * Qualification system for the purchase and/or lease of buses and coaches * Compliance with latest EURO VI Regulation and EPA guidelines on road transport vehicles * Zero-emission coaches with low environmental impact, where possible

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Economic operators must be able to demonstrate financial and technical capacity against predefined selection criteria. * Qualifications/Certifications: Not stated. * Experience: Not stated.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €120 million * Submission deadline: Thu May 31 12:00:00 IST 2029 (Not stated when the tender was published, but it is assumed to be prior to this date) * Contract duration: 5 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through https://buseireann.cso.coupahost.com/ * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) + Tender documentation available at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=3584843

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers who have experience in providing low-emission coaches and buses, particularly those with a strong presence in the Irish market. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contracts over 5 years + Possibility of working with Bus Éireann/Irish Bus on multiple projects * Risks: + High estimated value may attract competition from established suppliers + Qualification system may be subject to change or cancellation

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus has 24 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 87 contract(s) worth around €214,784,199.

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