IP/2026/06 Ground Transportation Services for International Media

IP/2026/06 Ground Transportation Services for International Media

Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority

## Summary Fáilte Ireland is procuring ground transportation services (hire of passenger vehicles with drivers) for international media operations. The contract is based in Dublin and is open to all eligible suppliers.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hired passenger transport vehicles with drivers. - Services required for international media activities. - Performance location: Dublin, Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must adhere to standard grounds for exclusion. - SMEs are explicitly encouraged to bid. - Specific professional qualifications are not listed in the notice; refer to the ITT for detailed technical requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €200,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 3 years. - Submission deadline: 10 June 2026 at 12:00 IST. - Tender validity period: 12 months. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via eTenders Ireland is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8194929 - Language: English only. - Key documents: Prepare tender response per the ITT and sign Fáilte Ireland’s standard Supply of Services Contract (no negotiation allowed). - Queries: Submit requests for additional information by 2 June 2026.

## Bid Considerations - SME Friendly: The notice explicitly states suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. - Green Criteria: Bidders must address environmental impacts and climate change mitigation using National Green Public Procurement criteria. - Fixed Terms: The standard contract terms are non-negotiable; bidders must accept them as-is. - Value vs. Effort: At €200k, this is a below-threshold contract with a tight timeline (approx. 3 weeks from publication to submission).

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.

Fáilte Ireland-National Tourism Development Authority has 44 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 214 contract(s) worth around €458,061,000.

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