Single Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across various routes in 19 Lots for Ability West (new competition of 22 July 2025)

This Request for Tenders refers to the provision of Passenger Transport Services across nineteen (19) return routes that start and complete at various locations throughout Galway City and County. This competition is a replacement for the cancelled competition Ref: 5914775, which was cancelled due to a technical issue. There are …

CPV: 60000000 Dopravné služby (bez prepravy odpadu), 60100000 Služby cestnej dopravy, 60112000 Služby verejnej cestnej dopravy, 63712000 Pomocné služby pre cestnú dopravu
Termín:
6. august 2025 12:00
Typ termínu:
Predloženie ponuky
Miesto vykonania:
Single Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across various routes in 19 Lots for Ability West (new competition of 22 July 2025)
Udeľujúci orgán:
Ability West
Číslo udelenia:
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1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Ability West
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Social protection

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Single Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across various routes in 19 Lots for Ability West (new competition of 22 July 2025)
Description : This Request for Tenders refers to the provision of Passenger Transport Services across nineteen (19) return routes that start and complete at various locations throughout Galway City and County. This competition is a replacement for the cancelled competition Ref: 5914775, which was cancelled due to a technical issue. There are no changes to the tender documents as per the final versions published under the old competition. Tenderers interested in submitting a response must register against this competition on eTenders, express an interest and ensure they access all the relevant documents published. An accelerated procedure is being used due to the urgent requirement to have the service in place as soon as possible in order to align with the original timeline. Each Route refers to a separate Lot and is considered a separate competition. Tenderers may apply for one, multiple or all lots. Ability West will establish Single-Party Framework Agreements with service provider(s) for each Lot. List of routes: List of Routes: - Lot 1: Route 1 - Whitegate, Co. Clare to Portumna, Co. Galway; Lot 2: Route 2 - Banagher, Co. Galway to Portumna, Co. Galway; Lot 3: Route 3 - Terryglass, Co. Tipperary to Portumna, Co. Galway; Lot 4: Route 8 - Barnaderg, Co. Galway to Mountbellew, Co Galway to Tuam, Co. Galway; Lot 5: Route 9 - Dunmore, Co. Galway to Tuam Co. Galway; Lot 6: Route 10 - Headford, Co. Galway to Tuam, Co. Galway; Lot 7: Route 11 - Collinamuck, Roscahill, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 8: Route 12 - Ballybrit, Galway to Galway City; Lot 9: Route 13 - Headford, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 10: Route 14 - Mountbellew, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 11: Route 15 - Gloves Athenry, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 12: Route 16 - Galway City to Brooklodge, Ballyglunin, Co. Galway; Lot 13: Route 20 - Craughwell, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 14: Route 21 - Mountbellew to Glenamaddy, Co. Galway; Lot 15: Route 24 - Menlough to Mounbellew, Co. Galway; Lot 16: Route 25 - Knocknacarra to Galway City; Lot 17: Route 26 - Ballyglunin, Co Galway to Galway City; Lot 18: Route 27 - Headford Surrounds to Headford Town; Lot 19: Route 28 - Spiddal, Co Galway to Galway City. Tenderers must review the documentation published with this competition and ensure they understand all of the requirements, including the areas which were subject to amendment under the previous competition (i.e. the Clean Vehicle requirements, the TUPE approach and the turnover requirements).
Procedure identifier : 25dd21a5-f842-4394-aa6b-715c920dff65
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : yes
Justification for the accelerated procedure : This competition is a replacement for the cancelled competition Ref: 5914775, which was cancelled due to a technical issue. There are no changes to the tender documents as per the final versions published under the old competition. An accelerated procedure is being used due to the urgent requirement to have the service in place as soon as possible in order to align with the original timeline.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : West ( IE042 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 9 095 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 9 095 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of tenders and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using eTenders Resource ID – 6157796 Interested parties must associate their organisation with this competition on the eTenders web site ( www.etenders.gov.ie ) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to upload tender responses. To do this you must do the following: Log-in to the eTenders portal; Locate the competition using the Advanced Search by searching under the Contracting Authority or Resource ID. Click on the hyperlink for the competition which will bring you to the CfT Workspace. In the Show CfT Menu for the competition click on the “Expression of Interest in the drop-down menu. Complete the Association with the CfT tab. This will then provide you with a link to Tender under the Show CfT Menu where you can prepare your submission. (1) When finalising your tender submission please upload your final response as a ZIP file as individual documents may lose their titles if uploaded individually. Also ensure that you receive a message under the status header called Submitted, as the percentage tab does not necessarily imply you have successfully submitted your response. (2) There is a maximum upload limit of 250MB per file and 500MB per tender submission. (3) Suppliers should note the following when making their submission suppliers must ensure that they give themselves sufficient time to upload & submit all required documentation before the submission deadline. Suppliers should consider the fact that upload speeds vary and that the new eTenders system operates in a different manner to the previous platform operated by EU-Supply. The submit button will be disable automatically upon the expiration of the response deadline. (4) If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email irish-eproc-helpdesk@eurodym.com or Telephone: +353(0)818 001459 (09:00 – 17:00 hours). (5) Tenders submitted by any other means (including but not limited to email, post, messaging system on etenders or hand delivery) will not be accepted. (6) All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal ( www.etenders.gov.ie ) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting authority will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties. (7) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie . The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response (8) The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers. Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities. (9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting authority is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition. (10) Where applicable, please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type, or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended. (11) At its absolute discretion, the contracting authority may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Single Party Framework Agreements for the Provision of Passenger Transport Services across various routes in 19 Lots for Ability West (new competition of 22 July 2025)
Description : This Request for Tenders refers to the provision of Passenger Transport Services across nineteen (19) return routes that start and complete at various locations throughout Galway City and County. This competition is a replacement for the cancelled competition Ref: 5914775, which was cancelled due to a technical issue. There are no changes to the tender documents as per the final versions published under the old competition. Tenderers interested in submitting a response must register against this competition on eTenders, express an interest and ensure they access all the relevant documents published. An accelerated procedure is being used due to the urgent requirement to have the service in place as soon as possible in order to align with the original timeline. Each Route refers to a separate Lot and is considered a separate competition. Tenderers may apply for one, multiple or all lots. Ability West will establish Single-Party Framework Agreements with service provider(s) for each Lot. List of routes: List of Routes: - Lot 1: Route 1 - Whitegate, Co. Clare to Portumna, Co. Galway; Lot 2: Route 2 - Banagher, Co. Galway to Portumna, Co. Galway; Lot 3: Route 3 - Terryglass, Co. Tipperary to Portumna, Co. Galway; Lot 4: Route 8 - Barnaderg, Co. Galway to Mountbellew, Co Galway to Tuam, Co. Galway; Lot 5: Route 9 - Dunmore, Co. Galway to Tuam Co. Galway; Lot 6: Route 10 - Headford, Co. Galway to Tuam, Co. Galway; Lot 7: Route 11 - Collinamuck, Roscahill, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 8: Route 12 - Ballybrit, Galway to Galway City; Lot 9: Route 13 - Headford, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 10: Route 14 - Mountbellew, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 11: Route 15 - Gloves Athenry, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 12: Route 16 - Galway City to Brooklodge, Ballyglunin, Co. Galway; Lot 13: Route 20 - Craughwell, Co. Galway to Galway City; Lot 14: Route 21 - Mountbellew to Glenamaddy, Co. Galway; Lot 15: Route 24 - Menlough to Mounbellew, Co. Galway; Lot 16: Route 25 - Knocknacarra to Galway City; Lot 17: Route 26 - Ballyglunin, Co Galway to Galway City; Lot 18: Route 27 - Headford Surrounds to Headford Town; Lot 19: Route 28 - Spiddal, Co Galway to Galway City. Tenderers must review the documentation published with this competition and ensure they understand all of the requirements, including the areas which were subject to amendment under the previous competition (i.e. the Clean Vehicle requirements, the TUPE approach and the turnover requirements).
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 60100000 Road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60112000 Public road transport services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63712000 Support services for road transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Options :
Description of the options : The framework agreement in each Lot will be for a maximum period of four (4) years. The initial call-off contract in each Lot will be for a period of three (3) years, with an option to extend it for further periods of up to two (2) years subject to strategic alignment, satisfactory performance and budget availability.

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : West ( IE042 )
Country : Ireland
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 4 Year

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 9 095 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 9 095 000 Euro

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
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes
Additional information : The value of frameworks/initial call off contracts in each Lot may change as a result of the application of Clean and Energy-efficient vehicle requirements.

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : Fulfilment of social objectives
Description : Accessible passenger transport for people with disabilities
Aim of strategic procurement : Reduction of environmental impacts
Description : Clean and Energy Efficient Vehicle Requirements; Award criterion C - specific environmental measures
Approach to reducing environmental impacts : Pollution prevention and control
Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria
Social objective promoted : Accessibility for all
The procurement falls within the scope of the European Parliament and Council 2009/33/EC (Clean Vehicles Directive – CVD)
The CVD legal basis to establish which category of procurement procedure applies Passenger road transport services

5.1.8 Accessibility criteria

Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are included

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
Variants : Allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 06/08/2025 12:00 +01:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 12 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 06/08/2025 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, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 1
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 : In line with statutory remedies and S.I. 130/2010.
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Ability West
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Ability West
Organisation processing tenders : Ability West

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Ability West
Registration number : 61317
Postal address : Blackrock House, Salthill
Town : Galway
Postcode : H91R254
Country subdivision (NUTS) : West ( IE042 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 91540900
Internet address : https://www.abiltywest.ie
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

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 0d832c6d-e8a8-4f5a-ae44-3f56659c583f - 02
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 22/07/2025 12:36 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00482919-2025
OJ S issue number : 139/2025
Publication date : 23/07/2025