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Implementation and Provision of Smart Demand Responsive Transport (SDRT) Solution and Services

Buyer: Teagasc - the Agriculture and Food Development Authority

Published
2 February 2024
Submission deadline
15 March 2024
Estimated value
€15,000,000
Procedure
open
Lots
1
Notice number
00072558-2024
Reference
9924dac3-5ab5-4b69-89de-4d3456be8601
Official source
Official source

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Description

The overall objective of SDRT is to expand the existing public transport network, and to make the existing and planned fixed route public transport network more accessible for communities, particularly in those areas without fixed route public transport now and also provide a viable alternative to the private car for local trips. Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) has been in place in Ireland for 15 years. It is managed, on behalf of the Authority, by 15 Transport Co ordination Units (TCUs) throughout Ireland. The TCUs use a legacy non SDRT booking and management system (ITMS), the intent is that ITMS will not be used for areas that will be covered by SDRT. It is proposed that using modern near real time solutions providing a Passenger Mobile App, Passenger Web Portal, Driver App, Control Console and Call Centre Console along with Dynamic routing algorithms, SDRT will increase the usage and efficiency of the existing DRT services and provide an additional Public Transport method for other non rural customers. It is the intent of the Authority to take a two step approach to the rollout of SDRT, Pilot and National Rollout. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be for an in…

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
The submission deadline is 15 March 2024. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
What is the estimated value of this tender?
The estimated value published by the buyer is €15,000,000.
Who is the buyer of this tender?
The contracting authority is Teagasc - the Agriculture and Food Development Authority (European Union).
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