Repair and Overhaul of Bus Engines for Bus Éireann

This contract is for the repair and overhauling of various patterns of diesel engines from road passenger

Repair and Overhaul of Bus Engines for Bus Éireann

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus

## Summary Bus Éireann is procuring repair and overhaul services for various diesel engines across its road passenger bus and coach fleet. The contract utilizes a negotiated procedure with prior publication of a call for competition under the EU Sectoral Directive.

## Scope & Deliverables - Repair and overhaul of multiple patterns of diesel engines for Bus Éireann’s fleet. - Services must support the circular economy by reusing engines rather than replacing them. - Performance location is Dublin, Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Applicants must be experienced and fully equipped with necessary tools, equipment, and reference data for various engine types. - Compliance with exclusion grounds and selection criteria as detailed in the Procurement Document. - Adherence to Green Public Procurement criteria focused on environmental impact reduction. - No reserved participation; open to all eligible bidders.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €5,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 60 months, with a maximum of 2 renewals. - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Request to Participate Deadline: June 3, 2026, at 00:00 IST. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8032042). - Language: English only. - Key Documents: Prepare technical proposals demonstrating experience, equipment, and reference data for specific engine types. Review the Procurement Document for detailed selection criteria and exclusion grounds. - Contact: Procurement@buseireann.ie or +353 17033412.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized engine overhaul providers with existing technical data and tooling for diverse diesel engine models. - Opportunity: Long-term revenue stream (5 years + potential renewals) with a significant contract value. - Risk: High technical barrier to entry; failure to demonstrate specific equipment and reference data for all engine types may lead to exclusion. - Complexity: The "negotiated" procedure implies potential post-submission negotiations, requiring flexibility in technical and commercial proposals.

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus has 23 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 6 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 87 contract(s) worth around €214,784,199.

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