Bus Éireann Vehicle Spare Parts Qualification Panel

Bus Éireann proposes establishing a Vehicle Spare Parts Qualification panels of potential suppliers which will be maintained for a period of eight (8) years from the date of establishment, unless terminated earlier by the Contracting Authority. The Qualification Panels will be established in respect to different parts categories as set out below. Applicants may apply for one or more Panels. Panel 1 - Supply of, Repair and Maintenance for Body Parts Panel 2 - Supply of Parts, Repair and Maintenance of Chassis Panel 3 - Supply of Parts, Repair and Maintenance of Body Panels and Structure Panel 4 - Supply of Parts, Repair and Maintenance of Glazing Panel 5 - Supply of Parts, Repair and Maintenance of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Panel 6 - Supply of, Repair and Maintenance of Hoses and Pipes Panel 7 - Supply of, Repair and Maintenance of Exterior and Interior Fittings Panel 8 - Supply of, Repair and Maintenance of Ancillary Onboard Equipment Panel 9 - Supply of Tyres and Wheels Panel 10 - Supply of Parts to, Repairs and Maintenance of Braking Systems Panel 11 - Supply of, Repair and Maintenance of Suspension and Steering Systems Panel 12 - Supply of, Repair and Maintenance for General Driveline Systems Panel 13 – Supply of Filters Panel 14 - Supply of, Repair and Maintenance of Electrical and Electronic Components Panel 15 - Supply of Miscellaneous Electric or Electronic Components Panel 16 - Supply of Miscellaneous Mechanical or Electronic Components Successful applicants will form part of the Qualification Panel. Being on the Qualification Panel does not give the supplier any guarantee of work but may enable the supplier to tender for framework agreements, and contracts for individual projects, to be set up through the Qualification Panel from time to time. When a competition for a particular framework agreement or contract from the Qualification Panel is required, registered applicants may be taken through a further pre-qualification process to determine those to be invited to tender or negotiate. Turnover will be used to determine which Panel member(s) will be invited to tender based on the overall value of the framework agreement or contract. When determining which companies will be invited to tender, only those with a turnover of twice the annual value of the contract will be invited. Applicants who have been deemed suitably qualified may be invited to submit a formal tender for the requirements that arise during the Qualification Panel term. This Notice does not prevent the Contracting Authority from issuing other contract notices for specific requirements from time to time, including procurements outside the Qualification Panel for requirements falling within the scope of the Qualification Panel.

Annual Readvertisement of Qualification System for Bus Éireann Vehicle Spare Parts Qualification Panel - (Annual Readvertisement Publication Number 2/8)

Bus Éireann/Irish Bus needs vehicle spare parts, repair, and maintenance services for their fleet of buses and coaches in Ireland. This is a qualification system for an 8-year period, allowing suppliers to be pre-qualified for future framework agreements and individual contracts. The procurement is divided into 14 panels covering various parts categories, including body parts, chassis, glazing, HVAC, braking systems, and electrical components. Suppliers can apply for one or more panels. To be invited to tender for specific contracts, suppliers must have a turnover of at least twice the annual value of the contract.

Annual Readvertisement of Qualification System for the Purchase and or Leasing of Buses and Coaches for Bus Éireann/Irish Bus - (Annual Readvertisement Publication Number 2/8)

Bus Éireann/Irish Bus needs to purchase and/or lease low emission and, where possible, zero-emission coaches and school buses over a 5-year period, with a maximum total value of 120,000,000 EUR. The vehicles must comply with the latest EURO VI Regulation and the EPA’s guidelines on road transport vehicles. This is a qualification system for a panel, broken down into Lot 1 for purchase and Lot 2 for lease, and suppliers must complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to be considered for inclusion.

Utilities Qualification System for the Supply of Office Furniture

Bus Éireann invite suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit expressions of interest for inclusion on our Utilities Qualification Panel for the Supply of Office Furniture to Bus Eireann garages and offices nationwide. Invitation to tender will be issued as needs arise.

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)

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus needs to establish a qualification system for the purchase and/or leasing of buses and coaches, including low emission and zero-emission vehicles, over a 5-year period, with a maximum total value of 120,000,000 EUR. The system is divided into six lots: Purchase of Buses and Coaches Expressway, Lease of Buses and Coaches Expressway, Purchase of School Buses and Coaches, Lease of School Buses and Coaches, Purchase of single or double deck city bus type vehicles, and Lease of single or double deck city bus type vehicles. The vehicles must comply with the latest EURO VI Regulation and, where appropriate, with EPA’s guidelines on road transport vehicles and the European Communities (Clean and Energy Efficient Road Transport Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. To qualify, applicants must complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) demonstrating their financial and technical capacity for the specific lot(s) they are applying for.