Supply, Installation and Maintenance of engines and engine components for passenger ferry operated by Donegal Bay Waterbus

Supply, Installation and Maintenance of engines and engine components for passenger ferry operated by Donegal Bay Waterbus

Donegal Town Enterprise Scheme

## Summary Donegal Town Enterprise Scheme is procuring the supply, installation, and maintenance of engines and engine components for the Donegal Bay Waterbus passenger ferry. This open procedure targets suppliers capable of delivering specialized marine propulsion solutions for public transport operations.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply of new or refurbished engines and associated components for the Donegal Bay Waterbus. - Professional installation services to ensure operational readiness. - Ongoing maintenance and support services to ensure vessel reliability and safety.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to all qualified economic operators; no specific exclusion criteria noted. - Qualifications: Suppliers must demonstrate technical competence in marine engine systems. - Experience: Relevant experience in supplying and maintaining engines for passenger ferries or similar marine vessels is implied by the scope. - Certifications: Standard EU public procurement compliance (e.g., European Single Procurement Document) is required.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: Not stated - Submission Deadline: Mon Aug 25 00:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract Duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish Public Procurement Portal (eTenders). - Languages: English. - Key Documents: - Completed tender documentation provided in the contract notice. - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Technical proposal detailing engine specifications, installation methodology, and maintenance plans. - Financial offer.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized marine engineering firms with existing relationships in the Irish public sector or ferry industry. - Opportunities: Potential for long-term maintenance contracts if the initial supply phase is successful. - Risks: Lack of stated estimated value makes budgeting difficult; marine engine procurement requires high technical precision and strict regulatory compliance. - Strategic Fit: Suitable for businesses looking to expand their footprint in regional Irish public transport infrastructure.

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.

Donegal Town Enterprise Scheme has 2 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s).