Annual Readvertisement of Qualification System for the Purchase and or Leasing of Buses and Coaches for Bus Éireann/Irish Bus - (Annual Readvertisement 3/8)

Bus Éireann intends to procure low emission coaches and schools buses, and where possible zero­

Annual Readvertisement of Qualification System for the Purchase and or Leasing of Buses and Coaches for Bus Éireann/Irish Bus - (Annual Readvertisement 3/8)

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus

## Summary Bus Éireann/Irish Bus is procuring low emission coaches and schools buses for a five-year term, with an estimated value of €120 million. The procurement is subject to Directive 2014/25/EU.

## Scope & Deliverables * Purchase and/or lease of buses and coaches * Low emission coaches and schools buses, with zero-emission coaches where possible * Compliance with EURO VI Regulation and EPA guidelines on road transport vehicles

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Economic operators must complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) providing relevant details in relation to the criteria set out below for assessment. * Qualifications: + Financial capacity + Technical capacity + Capability * Experience: Suppliers must have experience in supplying buses and coaches.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €120 million * Submission deadline: 31 May 2033 * Contract duration: 60 months (5 years) * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8019482 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) + Tender for the Lot(s) that best reflect commercial operations

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit suppliers with experience in supplying low emission coaches and schools buses, particularly those with a strong presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: Suppliers can apply to qualify on to the panel throughout the duration of the panel, and economic operators who are already qualified to the panel can also amend their application at any interval. * Risks: Qualifying onto a panel does not guarantee any work and/or contracts to a supplier. There is no obligation to use the Qualification Panel and contracts can be advertised on an individual basis using the Negotiated Procedure.

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus has 23 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.

Recent awarded suppliers include Adtec Aerauro Limited, Adtec Aerauto Limited, Chief Registrar, Four Courts, VDL Bus and Coach B.V., Engine Re-Manufacturing Services.