Provision of Depot Management and Charge Management Systems

Dublin Bus/Bus Átha Cliath are seeking a suitably qualified tenderer for The Provision of Depot

Provision of Depot Management and Charge Management Systems

Dublin Bus / Bus Atha Cliath

## Summary Dublin Bus is procuring a scalable Depot Management System (DMS) and Charge Management System (CMS) to support its electric bus infrastructure. The contract covers the supply, installation, support, and maintenance of these software solutions for approximately 1,100 buses, with scope for fleet expansion.

## Scope & Deliverables - Supply and installation of robust, easy-to-use DMS and CMS solutions. - Ongoing support and maintenance of the systems. - Integration with existing and new electric bus charging infrastructure. - Scalability to support fleet growth from 1,100 to 1,500 buses and potential new depot sites.

## Key Requirements - Tenderers must be "suitably qualified" (specific criteria detailed in the Procurement Document). - Compliance with exclusion grounds and selection criteria found in the Procurement Document. - Adherence to Directive 2014/25/EU (Sectoral Directive). - No reserved participation; open to all eligible tenderers.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €26,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 15 years. - Renewal: Maximum of 3 renewals. - Submission Deadline: Monday, June 08, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Request for Participation Deadline: May 24, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Framework/DPS: None.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Irish eTenders portal. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7978041 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Download procurement documents from the provided link; prepare tender in English. - Additional Info: Requests for information must be submitted by May 11, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Strategic Fit: Ideal for software providers with experience in fleet management, charging infrastructure, and public sector transport. - Opportunity: Long-term revenue stream (15 years) with potential for expansion as the fleet grows. - Risk: Complex integration requirements with existing electric infrastructure; strict compliance with sectoral directives. - Competition: Open procedure under GPA; likely high competition from established transport software vendors.

Dublin Bus / Bus Atha Cliath has 17 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 1 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 89 contract(s) worth around €64,748,482.

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