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Framework for Technical Services for Projects Funded by the National Transport Authority

Contracting authority: National Transport Authority_1149 · Dublin · Ireland

Bid deadline (passed)
Jun 5, 2025, 12:00
Procedure
cn-standard
Lots
9
Service type
Transport (other)
Country
Ireland
Published
Mar 26, 2025

What does this mean?

What stage is this tender at?
Call for tenders: the procedure was published and the bid deadline passed on Jun 5, 2025. No award has been published in the data yet.
What does “cn-standard” mean?
cn-standard — a procedure under procurement law.
Until when can bids be submitted?
The bid deadline ended on Jun 5, 2025, 12:00. Applying in this procedure is no longer possible.

Service

The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

Lots (9)

All lots with a service description from the notice.

  • Public transport service planning Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
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    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

  • Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
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    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

  • Design of infrastructure to support public transport services Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
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    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

  • Project and programme management Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
    Show service description

    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

  • Contract management support Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
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    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

  • Contracts tendering support Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
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    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

  • Public transport service planning – subject matter experts Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
    Show service description

    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

  • Project and programme management – subject matter experts Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
    Show service description

    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

  • Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts Deadline May 1, 2025, 12:00
    Show service description

    The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitably qualified service providers that will be available upon request to tender for the provision of certain technical services for projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include the following contracting authorities: the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions. At its discretion, following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may enter into Contracts (being the Framework Agreement) with a maximum of six tenderers for Lots 1 to 6 inclusive and a maximum of 12 for Lots 7 to 9 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and having submitted the most economically advantageous Tenders. The nine lots will cover the following service categories: Lot 1 - Public transport service planning; Lot 2 - Appraisal of public transport network costs, fares and benefits; Lot 3 - Design of infrastructure to support public transport services; Lot 4 - Project and programme management; Lot 5 - Contract management support; Lot 6 - Contracts tendering support; Lot 7 - Public transport service planning – subject matter experts; Lot 8 - Project and programme management – subject matter experts; and Lot 9 - Contract management and contract tendering support – subject matter experts. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be four years from the date of Contract execution. At the sole discretion of the relevant Client, call-off competitions may be held where Tenders may be sought from the entities awarded a Framework Agreement.

Procedure history

  1. Call for tenders Mar 26, 2025 Notice ↗
  2. Call for tenders Apr 17, 2025 Notice ↗
  3. Call for tenders May 22, 2025 Notice ↗

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