PIN Notice of a forthcoming call-off competition under the NTA’s Qualification System for the provision of public bus services in Galway City on Route 410, Route 411 and Route 412.

Published

3 July 2026

Estimated value

€24,700,000

Place of performance

Galway Ireland, IE061

Lots

1

Notice number

00458780-2026

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 60100000Servicios de transporte por carretera
• 60000000Servicios de transporte (excluido el transporte de residuos)

Description

The National Transport Authority (“the NTA”) wishes to advise the market for public bus services operators that it intends to conduct a call-off competition for the provision of public bus services on Routes 410, 411 and 412 in Galway city under its Qualification System for Public Bus Services in Ireland. The NTA intends to issue an Invitation to Negotiate to those Qualified Candidates in operator bands 4 to 6 registered for call off competitions in the Connaught region. The NTA estimates that a peak vehicle requirement of 9 is required to operate the services. The Operator will be required to provide depot facilities for the duration of the contract. The Operator is also required to provide double-deck low floor wheelchair accessible urban buses providing a minimum capacity of 64 fixed seats and a minimum of 1 wheelchair space, and in addition, a minimum standing capacity for 14 passengers (when the wheelchair space is in use). Buses shall not exceed 14 years of age during the life of the contract and shall be OEM Euro VI compliant. The NTA will provide a ticketing system and install an AVL system on the operator’s buses. The initial contract duration is 5 years with provision…

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €24,700,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

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