Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/10/2018

Expire date: 27/11/2018

External Reference: 2018-249259

TED Reference: 2018/S 207-472762

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Transport Authority
N/A
Dun Sceine, Iveagh Court, Harcourt Lane,
Dublin 2
D02 WT20
IE
Contact person: Gerard Deenihan
Telephone: +353 18798300
Fax: +353 18798333
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=137112&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Transport

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Transport Coordination Unit Services
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

63516000  -  Travel management services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for  maximum number of lots: 4
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer:  4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
Tenderers may only tender for, and may only be awarded, contiguous lots. Lots are deemed to be contiguous if they border each other, or are strategically aligned in terms of meeting transport needs. Tenderers should use the query process to confirm that the lots they wish to tender for are contiguous. The Authority’s decision in relation to which lots are contiguous shall be binding.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Carlow – Kilkenny
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cavan – Monaghan
Lot No:  2
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Clare
Lot No:  3
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Cork
Lot No:  4
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Donegal
Lot No:  5
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Galway
Lot No:  6
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Kerry
Lot No:  7
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Kildare – South Dublin
Lot No:  8
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Laois – Offaly
Lot No:  9
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Leitrim
Lot No:  10
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Limerick
Lot No:  11
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Longford – Westmeath
Lot No:  12
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Louth – Meath – Fingal
Lot No:  13
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Mayo
Lot No:  14
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Roscommon
Lot No:  15
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Sligo
Lot No:  16
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Tipperary
Lot No:  17
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Waterford
Lot No:  18
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Wexford
Lot No:  19
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Wicklow – Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
Lot No:  20
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

75200000  -  Provision of services to the community
79994000  -  Contract administration services
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The scope of the Services include:
• Managing on behalf of the Authority, the delivery of rural transport services, in the TCU Area;
• Managing the operation of public transport services as required by the Authority;
• The development, co-ordination, management and implementation of community and local transport in the TCU area assisting the Authority in identifying, planning and reviewing local transport needs;
• Assisting the Authority in the on-going identification, planning, procurement and review of local transport needs in the TCU Area;
• Providing a dispatch and booking facility in relation to rural transport services;
• Financial and governance responsibilities in relation to rural transport services;
• Managing the delivery of integrated public transport services, including working closely with local authorities and stakeholders;
• Monitoring the level and quality of service provided by transport operators; and
• Customer engagement and marketing.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
At the discretion of the Authority, the Funding Agreements may be extended by an additional year. The option to extend is subject to ongoing need, budget availability, satisfactory performance and approval of any relevant authorities.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  As set out in the tender documents.
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

As set out in the tender documents.
III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  27/11/2018
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  27/11/2018
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3)

Additional information

The contracting authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers relating to this contract award procedure irrespective of the outcome of the competition, or if the competition is postponed or cancelled. All costs incurred by interested parties in participating in this competition must be borne by them.
Any contract award will be subject to a number of preconditions, including production of a current tax clearance certificate or tax clearance statement from the Revenue Commissioners in Ireland. The contracting authority may terminate this competition (or any part thereof), change the basis of and the procedures for the bidding process, at any time, or procure the project by alternative means if it appears that the project can thereby be more advantageously procured. The most economically advantageous or any tender will not automatically be accepted.
Refer to procurement documents for further information.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of Ireland
Four Courts, Ground Floor (East Wing), Inns Quay
Dublin 7
D7
IE
Telephone: +353 18886000
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: 
As set out in S.I. No. 130/2010 European Communities (Public Authorities' Contracts) (Review Procedures) Regulations 2010 (in particular Regulation 7 thereof).