Notice of a forthcoming Competition to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Double Deck Battery Electric Buses

Published

5 January 2026

Estimated value

€400,000,000

Place of performance

IE061

Lots

1

Notice number

00002617-2026

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 34121000Autobuses y autocares

Description

The National Transport Authority (the “NTA”) wishes to advise the market of its intent to commence a competition to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Double Deck Battery Electric Buses. The NTA intends to commence this procurement procedure within the next six (6) months. At present, under the Framework Agreement the NTA may purchase upwards of 600 buses from one (1) or more Framework Member(s) over a period of five (5) or more years. The quantity of buses purchased through the Framework Agreement may be higher or lower than this quantity stated. The estimated value of the Framework Agreement is likely to be at least €400 million. The value of the Framework Agreement may be higher or lower than this value stated. The buses are primarily intended for use on urban bus services in all major cities in Ireland and, as such, will constitute a key enabler of the transition to a zero-emission urban bus fleet as part of the NTA's BusConnects programme of investment in bus services in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, as well as facilitating the progression of key actions under the Irish Government's Climate Action Plan and National Sustainable Mobility Policy.…

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €400,000,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is National Transport Authority_1149 (European Union).