Framework for Technical Services for Projects Funded by the National Transport Authority

The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National …

CPV: 60000000 Servicii de transport (cu excepţia transportului de deşeuri), 63720000 Servicii anexe pentru transportul naval, 71000000 Servicii de arhitectură, de construcţii, de inginerie şi de inspecţie, 71311000 Servicii de consultanţă în domeniul lucrărilor publice, 71311200 Servicii de consultanţă în domeniul sistemelor de transport, 71320000 Servicii de concepţie tehnică, 71541000 Servicii de gestionare a proiectelor de construcţii, 72224000 Servicii de consultanţă privind gestionarea proiectelor, 79418000 Servicii de consultanţă în domeniul achiziţiilor, 79421000 Servicii de gestionare a proiectelor, altele decât pentru lucrările de construcţie, 79994000 Servicii de gestionare a contractelor, 60100000 Servicii de transport rutier, 60112000 Servicii de transport rutier public, 60130000 Servicii de transport rutier specializat de pasageri, 60200000 Servicii de transport feroviar, 60210000 Servicii de transport feroviar public, 63520000 Servicii de agenţii de transport, 63710000 Servicii anexe pentru transportul terestru, 63711000 Servicii anexe pentru transportul feroviar, 63712000 Servicii anexe pentru transportul rutier
Termen limită:
15 Mai 2025, 12:00
Tipul de termen limită:
Depunerea unei oferte
Locul de executare:
Framework for Technical Services for Projects Funded by the National Transport Authority
Organismul de alocare:
National Transport Authority_1149
Numărul de atribuire:
1

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : National Transport Authority_1149
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Framework for Technical Services for Projects Funded by the National Transport Authority
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Procedure identifier : 5850dbfd-3313-4aa9-a884-71faf0d0e944
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Maximum value of the framework agreement : 57 500 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.5 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Maximum number of lots for which one tenderer can submit tenders : 9
Terms of contract :
Maximum number of lots for which contracts can be awarded to one tenderer : 9

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Public transport service planning
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Design of infrastructure to support public transport services
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Project and programme management
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 4

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0005

Title : Contract management support
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 5

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0006

Title : Contracts tendering support
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 6

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 6
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0007

Title : Public transport service planning – subject matter experts
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 7

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 12
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0008

Title : Project and programme management – subject matter experts
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 8

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 12
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0009

Title : Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts
Description : The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.
Internal identifier : 9

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63720000 Support services for water transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71000000 Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311000 Civil engineering consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71311200 Transport systems consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71541000 Construction project management services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72224000 Project management consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79418000 Procurement consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79421000 Project-management services other than for construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79994000 Contract administration services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60130000 Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60200000 Railway transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60210000 Public transport services by railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63520000 Transport agency services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63710000 Support services for land transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711000 Support services for railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 15/05/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 15/05/2025 12:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 12
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : As set out in S.I. No. 131/2010 European Communities (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : National Transport Authority_1149 -
Organisation processing tenders : National Transport Authority_1149 -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : National Transport Authority_1149
Registration number : 119869
Postal address : Haymarket House Smithfield Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 CF98
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8798300
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

10. Change

Version of the previous notice to be changed : bf9a6696-4dc9-4ce7-8e51-2b6d4d3f5ebb-01
Main reason for change : Information updated
Description : Tender deadline has been extended to 15th May 2025.
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 5b203384-b438-4441-a170-c6868e15e980 - 02
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 15/04/2025 17:22 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00251045-2025
OJ S issue number : 76/2025
Publication date : 17/04/2025