The service provider will drive the Mayor to appointments and functions in Galway City and nationally, as
Galway City Council
## Summary Galway City Council is procuring a service to provide a hired electric or hybrid vehicle with a professional driver for the Mayor of Galway City. This is an open procedure aimed at securing reliable transport services for the city’s chief executive.
## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of a modern electric or hybrid car suitable for official duties. - Supply of a qualified, professional driver to operate the vehicle. - Services specifically designated for the use of the Mayor of Galway City. - Adherence to safety and operational standards for public sector transport.
## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified service providers meeting EU public procurement regulations. - Qualifications: Drivers must hold appropriate licenses and professional certifications for commercial transport. - Experience: Bidders should demonstrate experience in providing high-level executive transport services. - Vehicle Standards: The vehicle must meet specific environmental criteria (electric/hybrid) and likely comfort/safety standards for dignitaries.
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated - Submission Deadline: Wed Aug 13 12:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated
## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish public procurement portal (eTenders). - Language: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender submission form. - Proof of eligibility and non-exclusion grounds. - Technical proposal detailing vehicle specifications and driver credentials. - Financial offer (pricing structure).
## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established car rental firms with chauffeur services or specialized executive transport providers. - Opportunity: Provides a stable, high-profile contract with a major local authority, enhancing brand visibility. - Risk: Lack of stated value and duration makes financial planning difficult; strict compliance with electric vehicle mandates may limit fleet options. - Competition: As an open procedure, expect competition from both local and national transport operators.
Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.
Galway City Council has 28 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 5 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 83 contract(s) worth around €241,842,122.
Recent awarded suppliers include Healthmatic Ireland Ltd, Swarco Ireland Ltd, Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates Ltd, SCCUL Enterprises CLG_108222, COPE Galway.
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