RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Transport Services for TU Dublin

TU Dublin wishes to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement of qualified transport providers to

RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialised Transport Services for TU Dublin

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

## Summary TU Dublin is procuring a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for specialized, wheelchair-accessible transport services for students with high support needs. The contract covers daily commutes for specific students and potential future accessibility requirements for new enrolments.

## Scope & Deliverables - Lot 1: Daily transport for two students with high support needs between Drogheda and Blanchardstown campus, requiring vehicles accommodating two motorised wheelchairs with high moulded seating. - Lot 2: On-demand transport for future students with mobility requirements; currently no immediate volume but available for activation. - General: Provision of trained personnel and accessible vehicles compliant with mandatory specifications in the Tender Requirements Document (TRD).

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Must submit via European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Technical: Vehicles must meet specific internal height and configuration standards for powerchairs. - Strategic: Procurement aims to fulfil social objectives regarding accessibility for persons with disabilities. - Compliance: Adherence to the Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD) for passenger road transport services.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €140,000 (excluding VAT) for the framework; Lot 1 value is not stated individually. - Duration: 4 years. - Submission Deadline: 08 June 2026 at 14:00 IST. - Framework Type: Multi-supplier, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition. - Maximum Participants: 1 supplier selected for the framework.

## How to Bid - Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8078762). - Language: English. - Documents: Prepare tender in English; review mandatory vehicle specs in the TRD. - Validity: Tender must remain valid for 12 months.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for specialized transport providers with experience in disability support and accessible vehicle fleets. - Opportunity: Secures a 4-year framework with potential for ongoing revenue from both specific and ad-hoc requests. - Risk: High operational complexity due to specific medical/accessibility needs; strict vehicle specifications required. - Constraint: Only one supplier will be awarded the framework, limiting competition but increasing exclusivity.

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.

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) has 65 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 7 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 79 contract(s) worth around €71,399,777.

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