Managed Service for Non-Emergency Transport for HSE Service Users in Renal Dialysis Patients, University Hospital Waterford

Managed Service for Non­Emergency Transport for HSE Service Users in Renal Dialysis Patients,

Managed Service for Non-Emergency Transport for HSE Service Users in Renal Dialysis Patients, University Hospital Waterford

Health Service Executive (HSE)

## Summary The Health Service Executive (HSE) is procuring a managed non-emergency transport service specifically for renal dialysis patients at University Hospital Waterford. This open procedure covers road and taxi-based transport solutions for a single lot in Ireland’s South-East region.

## Scope & Deliverables - Managed transport services for HSE service users undergoing renal dialysis. - Performance area limited to the South-East (IE052) region of Ireland. - Delivery of specialized road passenger transport and taxi services. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System involved.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the procurement documents; bidders must utilize the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), implying eligibility for EEA and other GPA-signatory countries. - Specific qualifications, certifications, and experience requirements are not explicitly listed in the summary data and must be verified in the full tender documents.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €10,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract Duration: 48 months. - Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Award Criteria: 60% Quality, 40% Cost.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission is mandatory via the Irish eTenders portal. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8041703 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Bidders must prepare the ESPD and all required technical/commercial documents available at the procurement document address.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established transport providers with experience in healthcare logistics and specialized patient transport. - Opportunity: Significant contract value (€10m) offers stable, long-term revenue for 48 months. - Risk: Strict geographic limitation to the South-East may restrict operational flexibility; detailed selection criteria in the full documents must be carefully reviewed to ensure compliance.

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.

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