Bus Stop Enhancement Programme 2026

Donegal County Council, in collaboration with the National Transport Authority, have identified locations

Bus Stop Enhancement Programme 2026

Donegal County Council_1193

## Summary Donegal County Council, in collaboration with the National Transport Authority, is procuring civil engineering works to upgrade or install 13 bus stops and shelters. The contract requires a single competent contractor to deliver these enhancements across identified locations in County Donegal.

## Scope & Deliverables - Installation of new or upgraded bus stops and shelters for 13 specific locations. - Civil engineering works including footpath construction, foundation work, and surface works. - Installation of road markings and road signs. - Completion of all works within a 5-month duration.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open procedure; no reserved participation. Must meet exclusion criteria detailed in the Procurement Document. - Qualifications: Suitably competent civil engineering contractor. Specific technical and financial selection criteria are located in the Procurement Document. - Experience: Not explicitly detailed in the notice; refer to the Suitability Questionnaire (Document 2) for specific past performance requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €400,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 5 Months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies. - Tender Validity: 180 Days.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission only via the eTenders portal. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8081830 - Languages: English. - Key Documents: Prepare the Suitability Questionnaire, Tender and Schedule, Works Requirements, Pricing Document, and Information Pack. All are available in the linked zip files.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for local civil engineering firms with capacity for rapid, multi-site delivery in Donegal. - Opportunity: Clear scope (13 units) and defined timeline reduce ambiguity; GPA coverage allows international bidders. - Risk: Short 5-month duration requires immediate mobilization; strict electronic submission protocols must be followed. - Clarification: Requests for additional information must be submitted by May 29, 2026.

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.

Donegal County Council_1193 has 39 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 13 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 122 contract(s) worth around €158,349,028.

Recent awarded suppliers include Workhouse Union, Farrell Contracts Ltd, T and L Gallagher LTD, Cleancare Ireland Limited, DONEGAL SHORES HYGIENE and CATERING.