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Ireland - Road transport services - PIN Notice for a forthcoming call-off competition for public bus services on Routes 410, 411 and 412 in Galway City

Original Ireland - Road transport services - 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.

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The National Transport Authority (NTA) plans a call-off competition for public bus services on Routes 410, 411 and 412 in Galway City, Ireland. The contract will be awarded through an Invitation to Negotiate to Qualified Candidates in operator bands 4 to 6 registered for call-off competitions in the Connaught region, under the NTA's Qualification System. The services require about 9 peak vehicles, double-deck low-floor accessible buses with at least 64 seats, a wheelchair space and standing room for 14, Euro VI compliance, and depot facilities. The initial contract lasts 5 years, extendable by 2, with services expected to start in 2027. The invitation to negotiate is provisionally due not before the end of July 2026; qualification applications must arrive at least 6 days before the call-off.

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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 to be extended for a further 2 years. The service is envisaged to commence operation in 2027. A mobilisation period will be provided. Further details will be available in the invitation to negotiate documentation that will be issued for the call-off competition. The provisional date for publication of the invitation to negotiate for the Galway City call-off competition is not before the end of July 2026. Operators interested in participation in the call-off competition are advised to apply to be admitted to the relevant contract band and region under the Qualification System. To be eligible to participate in the call-off competition (subject to meeting the qualification criteria), applications must be received no later than 6 days before a call off competition. Where the provisional publication date above is later, the NTA will consider any applications received 6 days or more before the publication date. Please contact procurement@nationaltransport.com for further information on the Qualification System.

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