TR3846F - Request for Tenders to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Coach Hire and Transport Services for Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT)

This public procurement competition relates to the establishment of a Multi Supplier Framework

TR3846F - Request for Tenders to establish a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Coach Hire and Transport Services for Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT)

Education Procurement Service (EPS)

## Summary The Education Procurement Service (EPS) on behalf of Dundalk Institute of Technology (DKIT) invites tenders for a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Provision of Coach Hire and Transport Services. The estimated value is €740,000 over 48 months.

## Scope & Deliverables - Establishment of a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of coach hire and transport services for DKIT students and staff. - Three lots: - Lot 1: Coach Hire for Educational Trips and Sporting Activities - Lot 2: Provision of Shuttle Bus Service - Lot 3: Provision of Accessible Transport for DKIT Students (Wheelchair accessible vehicles, standard accessible taxis) - Framework Agreement to be used by DKIT as requirements arise over the lifetime of the agreement.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Economic operators with the necessary capacity and resources. - Qualifications: Not specified in the tender documents. - Certifications: Not specified in the tender documents. - Experience: Tenderers must have experience in providing coach hire and transport services.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €740,000 over 48 months. - Submission deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026, at 14:00 IST. - Contract duration: 48 months with an option to extend for up to 12 months twice. - Framework Agreement: Yes.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website. - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Tender Response Document (TRD) Appendix 1. - Pricing Schedule (Appendix 2). - Tenderer's Statement (Appendix 3). - Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4).

## Bid Considerations - This tender suits companies with experience in providing coach hire and transport services, particularly those with a presence in the Mid-East region of Ireland. - Opportunities: The framework agreement has an estimated value of €740,000 over 48 months, providing a potential revenue stream for successful bidders. - Risks: - The contracting authority reserves the right to add or remove destinations over the term of the framework. - There is no guaranteed level of expenditure under this agreement.

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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