Annual Readvertisement of Qualification System for the Purchase and or Leasing of Buses and Coaches for Bus Éireann/Irish Bus - (Annual Readvertisement 3/8 - Amended)
The contract covers the purchase and/or leasing of buses and coaches for Bus Éireann/Irish Bus, including low-emission coaches and school buses and, where possible, zero-emission coaches that comply with the latest EURO VI Regulation and related Irish and EU road transport vehicle rules. Bus Éireann is Ireland’s national public bus transport operator, so the procurement sits in the public transport sector. The supplier is expected to qualify onto one or more lots covering Expressway buses and coaches, school buses and coaches, and single or double-deck city bus vehicles, with delivery or supply across Ireland (regions IE and IE0). The qualification system is valued at up to £120,000,000 and runs for five years. The single most critical requirement is that applicants must complete the PQQ and satisfy the published selection criteria for the specific lot or lots, demonstrating the required financial and technical capacity.
Buyer: Bus Eireann/Irish Bus. Source: eTenders Ireland. Updated 14 Jul 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: €120m
- Bids close: 31 Mar 2033
- Location: Ireland
- Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition
- Category: Buses and coaches (34121000)
From the official notice
Bus Éireann intends to procure low emission coaches and schools buses, and where possible zero-emission coaches with low environmental impact in compliance with the latest EURO VI Regulation. The vehicles will comply, as appropriate, with the EPA’s guidelines on road transport vehicles and the European Communities (Clean and Energy Efficient Road Transport Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. To be considered for inclusion on a Qualification Panel(s), applicants must complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) providing relevant details in relation to the criteria set out below for assessment. It is envisaged that this qualification system will be used to either purchase and or lease during the five-year term of the Qualification System. Economic operators apply once to qualify onto the panel by providing details of their financial and technical capacity against predefined published Selection Criteria within a PQQ. The Qualification Panel for the Purchase and or Lease of Buses and Coaches will be broken down in to sub categories called Lot 1 – Purchase of Buses and Coaches Expressway, and Lot 2 – Lease of Buses and Coaches Expressway, Lot 3 - Purchase of School Buses and Coaches, Lot 4 - Lease of School Buses and Coaches, Lot 5 - Purchase of single or double deck city bus type vehicles and Lot 6 - Lease of single or double deck city bus type vehicles. Economic operators can apply for the Lot(s) that best reflect their commercial operations. Economic operators must c...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 31 Mar 2033.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is €120m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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