Shuttle Bus Services to Technological University Dublin's Blanchardstown Campus

TU Dublin require a high frequency shuttle bus service between TU Dublin Blanchardstown Campus

Shuttle Bus Services to Technological University Dublin's Blanchardstown Campus

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin)

## Summary Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is procuring high-frequency shuttle bus services for its Blanchardstown Campus. The contract covers routes to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and limited connections to the Dublin-Maynooth rail line, with services commencing in August 2026.

## Scope & Deliverables - High-frequency shuttle bus service between TU Dublin Blanchardstown Campus and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. - Limited morning and evening connections between the campus and the Dublin-Maynooth rail line. - Service commencement anticipated from August 2026, subject to the indicative calendar in Appendix 1. - Compliance with environmental standards and efficient vehicle use requirements.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility criteria and grounds for exclusion are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must comply with the Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD) regarding passenger road transport services. - Specific qualifications and experience requirements are outlined in the tender documents; bidders must review these for precise selection criteria.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €450,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 5 years. - Submission deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 15:00 IST. - Tender validity period: 12 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Language: English. - Key documents: Tender Response Document (R1) and associated procurement documents available via the provided link. - Contact for additional information: Teresa Moloney (Teresa.Moloney@tudublin.ie) by June 4, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Environmental Focus: The contract emphasizes green procurement; bidders with low-emission or efficient fleet options have a strategic advantage. - Operational Complexity: Requires precise scheduling for high-frequency and peak-hour rail connections, demanding robust logistics planning. - Market Access: Open to all qualified suppliers under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), with no reserved participation. - Risk: Strict adherence to electronic invoicing and ordering protocols is required; non-compliance may impact payment terms.

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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