RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Campus Wide Bus Services for TU Dublin

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

RFT to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Campus Wide Bus Services for TU Dublin

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

## Summary Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is procuring a multi-supplier framework agreement for campus-wide bus services, covering both scheduled sports transport and ad-hoc group activities. The contract is split into two lots, with successful bidders eligible for appointment to only one lot.

## Scope & Deliverables - Lot 1: Transport for sports teams, athletes, clubs, and societies (approx. 40 clubs/80 societies), including regular matches, training, and occasional overnight trips. - Lot 2: Ad-hoc transport for TU Dublin group activities, events, excursions, and cultural outings. - Accessibility: Provision of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and solutions for students with specific mobility requirements. - Service Type: Hire of buses/coaches with drivers for non-scheduled passenger transport.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Compliance with Directive 2014/24/EU; submission of European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Clean Vehicles: Must adhere to the Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD) for passenger road transport services. - Experience: Qualifications as a transport provider; specific experience with accessible transport solutions is implied by scope requirements. - Capacity: Ability to handle varying demand volumes throughout the academic year, including same-day returns and overnight stays.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €800,000 (Total Framework); €600,000 (Lot 1 specific estimate). - Contract Duration: 4 Years. - Submission Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 14:00 IST. - Tender Validity: 12 Months. - Framework Type: Multi-supplier framework without reopening of competition.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8086063). - Language: English only. - Key Documents: ESPD, technical proposal detailing fleet accessibility and capacity, and commercial offer. - Additional Info: Requests for information must be submitted by May 29, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established coach/bus operators with a fleet capable of providing accessible vehicles and flexible scheduling. - Opportunity: Access to a stable, long-term (4-year) framework with significant volume from sports clubs and university groups. - Risk: Bidders can only be appointed to one lot; failure to secure either results in no award. - Constraint: Strict adherence to Clean Vehicles Directive requirements may limit fleet options for some operators.

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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