ETENDERS

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 10/03/2023

Expire date: 06/04/2023

External Reference: 2023-277835

TED Reference: 2023/S 053-156411

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

Directive 2014/24/EU

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

National Transport Authority
0000
Dun Sceine, Iveagh Court Harcourt Lane, D02WT20
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Adam Carberry
Telephone: +353 18798300
E-mail: Adam.Carberry@nationaltransport.ie
NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://nationaltransport.ie
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1149

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=235892&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Other activity:  Public transport services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Market Consultation for Zero-Emission Ramp-Accessible Coaches
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

34121000  -  Buses and coaches
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The Authority is seeking to commence procurement of zero-emission and/or ramp-accessible coaches that incorporate a permanent wheelchair space within a low-floor area and have sufficient externally-accessible luggage storage capacity (capable of accommodating luggage and/or unfolded bicycles/mobility scooters), while still comfortably accommodating a similar number of seated passengers to an equivalent EURO VI coach.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

60000000  -  Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
34120000  -  Motor vehicles for the transport of 10 or more persons
60100000  -  Road transport services
60112000  -  Public road transport services
60130000  -  Special-purpose road passenger-transport services
34121000  -  Buses and coaches
34144910  -  Electric buses
34121500  -  Coaches
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE0 -  IRELAND
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Authority is seeking to commence procurement of zero-emission and/or ramp-accessible coaches that incorporate a permanent wheelchair space within a low-floor area and have sufficient externally-accessible luggage storage capacity (capable of accommodating luggage and/or unfolded bicycles/mobility scooters), while still comfortably accommodating a similar number of seated passengers to an equivalent EURO VI coach.
The Authority is therefore particularly interested in hearing from parties that have recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the supply of complete M3 Class III coaches and/or the supply of chassis for same. All means of achieving zero-emission at the tailpipe of the coach will be considered, including battery-electric, fuel-cell-electric, battery-electric with fuel-cell range extender and opportunity-charged battery-electric.
The Authority strongly encourages potential suppliers to put forward any innovative ideas and suggestions pertinent to this consultation, as this is the opportune time to provide feedback. Consequently, the Authority wishes to invite interested parties to partake in this market consultation exercise.
All relevant responses will be appreciated. Please note that responses to these consultation questions shall not constitute an obligation on behalf of the Authority in any way and are merely to facilitate our internal decision making. The responses will ultimately lead to more effective procurement frameworks. Where specified by the respondents, responses shall be treated as strictly private and confidential and shall be solely for the purpose of informing the planned procurement
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

11/03/2023

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

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

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information