Installation, Supply, Maintenance and Support of Wi-Fi Services onboard Bus Éireann Vehicles and in Bus Éireann premises nationwide

Installation, Supply, Maintenance and Support of Wi-Fi Services onboard Bus Éireann Vehicles and in Bus Éireann premises nationwide

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus

## Summary Bus Éireann/Irish Bus intends to award a contract for the provision of a fully managed Wi-Fi solution, including installation, supply of hardware, ongoing maintenance, and end-user support services for onboard Wi-Fi across their fleet and facilities nationwide.

## Scope & Deliverables * Installation of Wi-Fi services on 700 buses and coaches * Supply of hardware and software * Ongoing hardware and software maintenance * End-user support services * Connectivity solutions within Bus Éireann facilities

## Key Requirements * Suitably qualified and experienced service providers with demonstrable expertise in delivering managed Wi-Fi solutions * Proven track record of successful deployment within bus environments across the European Union * Estimated duration: 60 months * Maximum renewals: 2

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €1,800,000 * Submission deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 * Contract duration: Initial term of three years with option to extend for up to two additional periods of twelve months each * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Qualitative and technical specifications + Procurement document

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits service providers with experience in delivering managed Wi-Fi solutions, particularly those with a proven track record of successful deployment within bus environments across the European Union. * Opportunities: A significant contract with an estimated value of €1.8 million and a potential duration of 60 months. * Risks: + High competition due to the large estimated value + Complex technical requirements for the provision of Wi-Fi services on buses and in facilities + Potential for disputes or issues during the contract term

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus has 24 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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