The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the provision of certain technical services in relation to projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include as contracting authorities the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from any Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions.
Following consideration of tenders received, the Authority may, at its discretion, 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 12 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and submitting the most economically advantageous Tenders.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2021-06-11.
The procurement was published on 2021-05-05.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“Framework for Technical Services for Projects Funded by the National Transport Authority”
Products/services: Transport services (excl. Waste transport)📦
Short description:
“The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the...”
Short description
The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the provision of certain technical services in relation to projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include as contracting authorities the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from any Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions.
Following consideration of tenders received, the Authority may, at its discretion, 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 12 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and submitting the most economically advantageous Tenders.
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Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The technical services required include but are not limited to:
• identification of options for provision or amendment of local networks or individual public transport services to meet passenger demand and social, economic and environmental objectives;
• outline design of new or amended public transport networks and services in urban, rural or inter-urban environments, including route alignments and stop and stand locations;
• making recommendations on service levels, vehicle types and capacities;
• assessment of service proposals or options in meeting objectives, including public transport network coverage and accessibility, forecast passenger demand and fare revenues and likely transfer from other services or modes of travel;
• reviewing the stakeholder landscape and making recommendations on the engagement process to be followed in developing network or service proposals, and undertaking stakeholder consultations as required; and
• writing technical notes and attending meetings.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 48
Additional information: Additional information can be found in the Request for Tenders document.
2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Appraisal of public transport network costs and benefits
Title
Lot Identification Number: 2
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required include but are not limited to the following:
•Estimation of the cost of services or network changes, including mobilisation...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required include but are not limited to the following:
•Estimation of the cost of services or network changes, including mobilisation and operating and management costs, and the development of template cost estimation models;
•Reviewing and reporting on the impact of proposed network or services compared with current network or services in terms of coverage and accessibility, forecast demand, capacity, fares revenue and costs;
•Multi-criteria analysis, financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness analysis or prepare a Business Case to compare options and inform case for new or amended public transport networks or services;
•Value for Money assessments of existing services or networks or competing public transport service proposals. These may include assessment of financial, economic social and environmental costs and benefits
•Writing technical notes and appraisal reports, setting out options appraised and recommendations on preferred options
3️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Design of Infrastructure to Support Public Transport Services
Title
Lot Identification Number: 3
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required include but are not limited to the following:
• Identification of small-scale roads and traffic engineering measures or...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required include but are not limited to the following:
• Identification of small-scale roads and traffic engineering measures or facilities needed to support new or amended services and networks, and of suitable concept and preliminary design solutions;
• Topographical surveys of current arrangement as required to assist in the design of small scale roads and traffic engineering measures;
• land referencing and/or preparation of wayleave drawings
• Concept, preliminary or detailed design of on street passenger interchange facilities and off-street passenger interchange facilities;
• Concept design of small-scale improvements to rail infrastructure to facilitate enhanced passenger services;
• Site visits and desktop vehicle tracking analysis to confirm suitability of existing or proposed on-street or off-street facilities for bus or tram movements;
• Undertaking the role of the Project Supervisor for the Design Process;
• Preparation of design drawings and writing of technical notes as required;
• Carrying out Road Safety Audits on all proposed design solutions; and
• Consultations and meetings as required and revisions to designs as required following stakeholder review.
4️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Implementation of Public Transport Services Changes
Title
Lot Identification Number: 4
Description
Place of performance: Ireland🏙️
Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required to support implementation of public transport service changes include but are not limited to the following:
• Review of the...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required to support implementation of public transport service changes include but are not limited to the following:
• Review of the impact of the proposed network or service changes on existing service provision and operator contractual arrangements;
• Advise Authority on suitable procurement options for new public transport services;
• Preparation of bus and rail timetables and schedules and review of operator schedule changes proposals;
• Review and make recommendations on efficient deployment of operator resources in provision of public transport services, including staff and vehicle scheduling, maintenance arrangements and operational supervision and control, working with operators as required;
• Advice on suitable service performance and quality standards to apply in a contracted bus services environment; and
• Recommendations on other aspects that will underpin successful implementation; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings as required to discuss and explain results.
5️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Project and Programme Management
Title
Lot Identification Number: 5
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required to manage project or programmes related to public transport network or service changes include but are not limited to the...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required to manage project or programmes related to public transport network or service changes include but are not limited to the following:
• Cost estimation and developing budgets and resource plan for project or programme
• Preparation of project or programme plan and planning activities and resource allocation against that plan;
• Monitoring progress of projects or programmes against agreed timeline and budget while ensuring delivery of a quality service;
• Identification and analysis of project and programme risks and suitable mitigation measures;
• Organising and motivation of project team; and
• Working with project sponsor, project board and other stakeholders, reporting on progress and seeking decisions as required.
6️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Contract Procurement and Management Support
Title
Lot Identification Number: 6
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required in support of public transport service contract procurement and management include but are not limited to the following:
•...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required in support of public transport service contract procurement and management include but are not limited to the following:
• Drafting of public transport contract documents, and in particular supporting technical schedules including service level specifications, vehicles specifications, performance standards, pricing and payment schedules;
• Drafting of tender documents including pre-qualification questionnaires and requests for tender;
• Participation in the tender evaluation and award process for competitively tendered public transport contracts;
• Negotiating aspects of public transport operating contracts or contract variations with public transport operators to ensure procurement of high quality services at best value for money;
• Monitoring contract performance and costs, and reporting to the public transport contracts team as required; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings with operators and Authority staff as required.
7️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Contract Transport Technology Subject Matter Experts
Title
Lot Identification Number: 7
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management within the Transport Technology Directorate....”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management within the Transport Technology Directorate. The Transport Technology Directorate is responsible for the provision and operation of systems and services necessary to support the provision of public transport services in Ireland. Such systems include integrated ticketing (Leap Card), CAD AVL, RTPI, on street displays, apps and associated systems.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 7 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
The services required in support of Contract Transport Technology Subject Matter Experts include but are not limited to the following:
• Technical analysis and reporting across a range of transport technologies (e.g. ticketing, AVL, RTPI, DRT, transport operations);
• Drafting technical requirements for new transport technology initiatives;
• Performing market soundings, reviewing products and technology developments;
• Drafting of transport technology tender documents including technical inputs into pre-qualification questionnaires and requests for tender;
• Participation in the tender evaluation and award process for competitively tendered transport technology contracts;
• Participating in transport technology project teams as required;
• Supporting the operation of various systems within the Transport Technology directorate; and
• Writing technical reports and attending meetings with transport operators and Authority staff as required.
8️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Public Transport Service Design – Subject Matter Expert
Title
Lot Identification Number: 8
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 1 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 1 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 8 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Identification of options for provision or amendment of local networks or individual public transport services to meet passenger demand and social, economic and environmental objectives, in the context of relevant strategies or plans or programmes;
• Outline design of new or amended public transport networks and services in urban, rural or inter-urban environments, including route alignments and stop and stand locations;
• Making recommendations on service levels, vehicle types and capacities, taking into account the anticipated operating environment and passenger demand profile;
• Assessment of service proposals or options in meeting objectives, including public transport network coverage and accessibility, forecast passenger demand and fare revenues and likely transfer from other services or modes of travel;
• Reviewing the stakeholder landscape and making recommendations on the engagement process to be followed in developing network or service proposals, and undertaking stakeholder consultations as required; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings as required to discuss and explain results to technical and lay audiences.
9️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Appraisal of public transport network costs and benefits– Subject Matter Expert
Title
Lot Identification Number: 9
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 2 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 2 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 9 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in either one or more of the following areas:
• Estimation of the cost of services or network changes, including mobilisation and operating and management costs, and the development of template cost estimation models;
• Reviewing and reporting on the impact of proposed network or services compared with current network or services in terms of coverage and accessibility, forecast demand, capacity, fares revenue and costs;
• Depending on the scale and nature of the proposal, undertake transport planning case assessments, MCA, financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness analysis or prepare a Business Case to compare options and inform case for new or amended public transport networks or services;
• Value for Money assessments of existing services or networks or competing public transport service proposals to inform where scarce financial resources can best be deployed to meet passenger needs. These may include assessment of financial, economic social and environmental costs and benefits; and
• Writing technical notes and appraisal reports, setting out options appraised and recommendations on preferred options where appropriate, and attending meetings as required to discuss and explain results.
1️⃣0️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Implementation of Public Transport Services Changes – Subject Matter Expert
Title
Lot Identification Number: 10
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 4 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 4 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 10 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in either one or more of the following areas:
• Review of the impact of the proposed network or service changes on existing service provision and operator contractual arrangements;
• Advise Authority on suitable procurement options for new public transport services;
• Preparation of bus and rail timetables and schedules and review of operator schedule changes proposals;
• Review and make recommendations on efficient deployment of operator resources in provision of public transport services, including staff and vehicle scheduling, maintenance arrangements and operational supervision and control, working with operators as required;
• Advice on suitable service performance and quality standards to apply in a contracted bus services environment; and
• Recommendations on other aspects that will underpin successful implementation; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings as required to discuss and explain results.
1️⃣1️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Project and Programme Management – Subject Matter Expert
Title
Lot Identification Number: 11
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 5 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 5 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 11 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in either one or more of the following areas:
• Cost estimation and developing budgets and resource plan for project or programme
• Preparation of project or programme plan and planning activities and resource allocation against that plan;
• Monitoring progress of projects or programmes against agreed timeline and budget while ensuring delivery of a quality service;
• Identification and analysis of project and programme risks and suitable mitigation measures;
• Organising and motivation of project team; and
• Working with project sponsor, project board and other stakeholders, reporting on progress and seeking decisions as required.
1️⃣2️⃣ Scope of the procurement
Title: Contract Procurement and Management Support – Subject Matter Expert
Title
Lot Identification Number: 12
Description
Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 6 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 6 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 12 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in either one or more of the following areas:
• Drafting of public transport contract documents, and in particular supporting technical schedules including service level specifications, vehicles specifications, performance standards, pricing and payment schedules;
• Drafting of tender documents including pre-qualification questionnaires and requests for tender;
• Participation in the tender evaluation and award process for competitively tendered public transport contracts;
• Negotiating aspects of public transport operating contracts or contract variations with public transport operators to ensure procurement of high quality services at best value for money;
• Monitoring contract performance and costs, and reporting to the public transport contracts team as required; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings with operators and Authority staff as required.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions: As set out in procurement documents.
Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions: As set out in procurement documents.
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
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators
Description
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2021-06-11
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tender must be valid until: 2021-12-11 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2021-06-11
12:00 📅
Complementary information Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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...”
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.
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Name: High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Ground Floor (East Wing), Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin 7
Postal code: D7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
URL: http://www.courts.ie🌏 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).”
Source: OJS 2021/S 090-233381 (2021-05-05)
Additional information (2021-05-21) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Contact person: Christopher Cheney
Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the...”
Short description
The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the provision of certain technical services in relation to projects funded by the authority. It is intended that this framework will include as contracting authorities the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from any bus market opening (BMO) competitions.
Following consideration of tenders received, the authority may, at its discretion, 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 12 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and submitting the most economically advantageous tenders.
Complementary information Original notice reference
Notice number in the OJ S: 2021/S 090-233381
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Old value
Date: 2021-06-11 📅
Time: 12:00
New value
Date: 2021-06-18 📅
Time: 12:00
Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.6)
Place of text to be modified: Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Old value
Date: 2021-12-11 📅
New value
Date: 2021-12-18 📅
Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.7)
Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders
Old value
Date: 2021-06-11 📅
Time: 12:00
New value
Date: 2021-06-18 📅
Time: 12:00
Other additional information
“The tender response deadline has been extended from 12:00 noon, 11th June 2021 to 12:00 noon, 18th June 2021.”
Source: OJS 2021/S 100-264998 (2021-05-21)
Additional information (2021-12-13) Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the...”
Short description
The objective of this competition is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the provision of certain technical services in relation to projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include as contracting authorities the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from any Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions.
Following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may, at its discretion, 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 12 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and submitting the most economically advantageous Tenders.
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.6
Place of text to be modified: Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Old value
Date: 2021-12-11 📅
Time: 12:00
New value
Date: 2022-02-28 📅
Time: 12:00
Source: OJS 2021/S 245-647516 (2021-12-13)
Additional information (2022-03-03)
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: IV.2.6
Place of text to be modified: Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Old value
Date: 2022-02-28 📅
Time: 12:00
New value
Date: 2022-03-31 📅
Time: 12:00
Source: OJS 2022/S 047-122951 (2022-03-03)
Contract award notice (2022-06-01) Object Scope of the procurement
Short description:
“The objective of this multi-supplier framework agreement is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon...”
Short description
The objective of this multi-supplier framework agreement is to establish a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the provision of certain technical services in relation to projects funded by the Authority. It is intended that this framework will include as contracting authorities the National Transport Authority, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Go-Ahead Ireland, Iarnród Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and any future operators of services from any Bus Market Opening (BMO) Competitions.
Following consideration of Tenders received, the Authority may, at its discretion, 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 12 inclusive, subject to that number meeting the minimum criteria and submitting the most economically advantageous Tenders.
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Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 33 900 000 💰
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots ✅ Description
Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required include but are not limited to:
•Identification of options for provision or amendment of local networks or individual public...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required include but are not limited to:
•Identification of options for provision or amendment of local networks or individual public transport services to meet passenger demand and social, economic and environmental objectives;
•Outline design of new or amended public transport networks and services in urban, rural or inter-urban environments, including route alignments and stop and stand locations;
•Making recommendations on service levels, vehicle types and capacities;
•Assessment of service proposals or options in meeting objectives, including public transport network coverage and accessibility, forecast passenger demand and fare revenues and likely transfer from other services or modes of travel;
•Reviewing the stakeholder landscape and making recommendations on the engagement process to be followed in developing network or service proposals, and undertaking stakeholder consultations as required; and
•Writing technical notes and attending meetings.
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Quality criterion (name): Individual Profiles (CVs)
Quality criterion (weighting): 70
Price (weighting): 30
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required include but are not limited to the following:
• Identification of small-scale roads and traffic engineering measures or...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required include but are not limited to the following:
• Identification of small-scale roads and traffic engineering measures or facilities needed to support new or amended services and networks, and of suitable concept and preliminary design solutions;
• Topographical surveys of current arrangement as required to assist in the design of small scale roads and traffic engineering measures;
• land referencing and/or preparation of wayleave drawings
• Concept, preliminary or detailed design of on street passenger interchange facilities and off-street passenger interchange facilities;
• Concept design of small-scale improvements to rail infrastructure to facilitate enhanced passenger services;
• Site visits and desktop vehicle tracking analysis to confirm suitability of existing or proposed on-street or off-street facilities for bus or tram movements;
• Undertaking the role of the Project Supervisor for the Design Process;
• Preparation of design drawings and writing of technical notes as required;
• Carrying out Road Safety Audits on all proposed design solutions; and
• Consultations and meetings as required and revisions to designs as required following stakeholder review.
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Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required to support implementation of public transport service changes include but are not limited to the following:
• Review of the...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required to support implementation of public transport service changes include but are not limited to the following:
• Review of the impact of the proposed network or service changes on existing service provision and operator contractual arrangements;
• Advise Authority on suitable procurement options for new public transport services;
• Preparation of bus and rail timetables and schedules and review of operator schedule changes proposals;
• Review and make recommendations on efficient deployment of operator resources in provision of public transport services, including staff and vehicle scheduling, maintenance arrangements and operational supervision and control, working with operators as required;
• Advice on suitable service performance and quality standards to apply in a contracted bus services environment; and
• Recommendations on other aspects that will underpin successful implementation; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings as required to discuss and explain results.
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Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required to manage project or programmes related to public transport network or service changes include but are not limited to the...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required to manage project or programmes related to public transport network or service changes include but are not limited to the following:
• Cost estimation and developing budgets and resource plan for project or programme
• Preparation of project or programme plan and planning activities and resource allocation against that plan;
• Monitoring progress of projects or programmes against agreed timeline and budget while ensuring delivery of a quality service;
• Identification and analysis of project and programme risks and suitable mitigation measures;
• Organising and motivation of project team; and
• Working with project sponsor, project board and other stakeholders, reporting on progress and seeking decisions as required.
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Description of the procurement:
“The technical services required in support of public transport service contract procurement and management include but are not limited to the...”
Description of the procurement
The technical services required in support of public transport service contract procurement and management include but are not limited to the following:
• Drafting of public transport contract documents, and in particular supporting technical schedules including service level specifications, vehicles specifications, performance standards, pricing and payment schedules;
• Drafting of tender documents including pre-qualification questionnaires and requests for tender;
• Participation in the tender evaluation and award process for competitively tendered public transport contracts;
• Negotiating aspects of public transport operating contracts or contract variations with public transport operators to ensure procurement of high quality services at best value for money;
• Monitoring contract performance and costs, and reporting to the public transport contracts team as required; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings with operators and Authority staff as required.
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Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management within the Transport Technology Directorate....”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management within the Transport Technology Directorate. The Transport Technology Directorate is responsible for the provision and operation of systems and services necessary to support the provision of public transport services in Ireland. Such systems include integrated ticketing (Leap Card), CAD AVL, RTPI, on street displays, apps and associated systems.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 7 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
The services required in support of Contract Transport Technology Subject Matter Experts include but are not limited to the following:
• Technical analysis and reporting across a range of transport technologies (e.g. ticketing, AVL, RTPI, DRT, transport operations);
• Drafting technical requirements for new transport technology initiatives;
• Performing market soundings, reviewing products and technology developments;
• Drafting of transport technology tender documents including technical inputs into pre-qualification questionnaires and requests for tender;
• Participation in the tender evaluation and award process for competitively tendered transport technology contracts;
• Participating in transport technology project teams as required;
• Supporting the operation of various systems within the Transport Technology directorate; and
• Writing technical reports and attending meetings with transport operators and Authority staff as required.
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Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 1 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 1 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 8 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Identification of options for provision or amendment of local networks or individual public transport services to meet passenger demand and social, economic and environmental objectives, in the context of relevant strategies or plans or programmes;
• Outline design of new or amended public transport networks and services in urban, rural or inter-urban environments, including route alignments and stop and stand locations;
• Making recommendations on service levels, vehicle types and capacities, taking into account the anticipated operating environment and passenger demand profile;
• Assessment of service proposals or options in meeting objectives, including public transport network coverage and accessibility, forecast passenger demand and fare revenues and likely transfer from other services or modes of travel;
• Reviewing the stakeholder landscape and making recommendations on the engagement process to be followed in developing network or service proposals, and undertaking stakeholder consultations as required; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings as required to discuss and explain results to technical and lay audiences.
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Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 2 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 2 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 9 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in either one or more of the following areas:
• Estimation of the cost of services or network changes, including mobilisation and operating and management costs, and the development of template cost estimation models;
• Reviewing and reporting on the impact of proposed network or services compared with current network or services in terms of coverage and accessibility, forecast demand, capacity, fares revenue and costs;
• Depending on the scale and nature of the proposal, undertake transport planning case assessments, MCA, financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness analysis or prepare a Business Case to compare options and inform case for new or amended public transport networks or services;
• Value for Money assessments of existing services or networks or competing public transport service proposals to inform where scarce financial resources can best be deployed to meet passenger needs. These may include assessment of financial, economic social and environmental costs and benefits; and
• Writing technical notes and appraisal reports, setting out options appraised and recommendations on preferred options where appropriate, and attending meetings as required to discuss and explain results.
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Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 4 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 4 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 10 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in either one or more of the following areas:
• Review of the impact of the proposed network or service changes on existing service provision and operator contractual arrangements;
• Advise Authority on suitable procurement options for new public transport services;
• Preparation of bus and rail timetables and schedules and review of operator schedule changes proposals;
• Review and make recommendations on efficient deployment of operator resources in provision of public transport services, including staff and vehicle scheduling, maintenance arrangements and operational supervision and control, working with operators as required;
• Advice on suitable service performance and quality standards to apply in a contracted bus services environment; and
• Recommendations on other aspects that will underpin successful implementation; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings as required to discuss and explain results.
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Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 5 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 5 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 11 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in either one or more of the following areas:
• Cost estimation and developing budgets and resource plan for project or programme
• Preparation of project or programme plan and planning activities and resource allocation against that plan;
• Monitoring progress of projects or programmes against agreed timeline and budget while ensuring delivery of a quality service;
• Identification and analysis of project and programme risks and suitable mitigation measures;
• Organising and motivation of project team; and
• Working with project sponsor, project board and other stakeholders, reporting on progress and seeking decisions as required.
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Description of the procurement:
“Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 6 of this Framework. These...”
Description of the procurement
Experienced individuals are required to support various new and on-going projects and operational management associated with Lot 6 of this Framework. These individuals are to be leaders and considered subject matter experts in the area of Public Transport Service Design.
The Authority anticipates that under this Lot 12 there would be a need for specific skillsets requiring prior ‘hands on’ experience. The need for these resources may not be continuous, and the number of resources and the skill sets required onsite with the Authority shall vary according to the nature of the projects and tasks being carried out, as determined by the Authority.
Individuals should have significant experience in either one or more of the following areas:
• Drafting of public transport contract documents, and in particular supporting technical schedules including service level specifications, vehicles specifications, performance standards, pricing and payment schedules;
• Drafting of tender documents including pre-qualification questionnaires and requests for tender;
• Participation in the tender evaluation and award process for competitively tendered public transport contracts;
• Negotiating aspects of public transport operating contracts or contract variations with public transport operators to ensure procurement of high quality services at best value for money;
• Monitoring contract performance and costs, and reporting to the public transport contracts team as required; and
• Writing technical notes and attending meetings with operators and Authority staff as required.
Procedure Information about framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2021/S 090-233381
Award of contract
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Lot Identification Number: 1
Title: Public Transport Service Design
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-01-21 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators ✅ Name and address of the contractor
Name: AECOM Ireland Limited
Postal address: George's Street Upper
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: A96 T927
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Region: Éire/Ireland🏙️
The contractor is an SME ✅
Name: Systra Limited
Postal town: London
Postal code: EC2V 8AE
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Name: Ove Arup & Partners Ireland Ltd
Name: Jacobs Engineering Ireland Limited
Name: Ramboll Danmark A/S
Postal town: Copenhagen
Country: Denmark 🇩🇰
Region: Danmark 🏙️
Name: WS Atkins Ireland Limited
Postal town: Swords
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 9 300 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 2
Title: Appraisal of public transport network costs and benefits
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-03-21 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Name and address of the contractor
Name: IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 000 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 3
Title: Design of Infrastructure to Support Public Transport Services
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-11-17 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 15
Name and address of the contractor
Name: AECOM Ireland Ltd
Postal town: Dun Laoghaire
Name: JB Barry Transportation Limited
Name: Mott MacDonald Ireland Limited
Name: WSP Ireland Consulting Limited
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 8 700 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 4
Title: Implementation of Public Transport Services Changes
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-11-26 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Egis Rail S.A.
Postal town: Lyon
Country: France 🇫🇷
Region: France 🏙️ Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 200 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 5
Title: Project and Programme Management
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-03-28 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Mace Consulting (Ireland) Limited
Name: RPS Consulting Engineers Limited
Postal town: Galway
Name: Turner & Townsend Ltd
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 800 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 6
Title: Contract Procurement and Management Support
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-12-13 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 2 600 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 7
Title: Contract Transport Technology Subject Matter Experts
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-10-20 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 18
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Eagle Nine Limited
Name: Hymek Consulting Limited
Name: Lekong Ltd
Name: Renascent Tech Ltd
Name: Technimble Ltd
Name: GemPro Aps
Postal town: Rydholt
Name: Stenhouse Supply Chain (Ireland) Ltd
Postal town: Greystones
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 3 800 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 8
Title: Public Transport Service Design – Subject Matter Expert
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-05-16 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Jarrett Walker & Associates LLC
Postal town: Portland
Postal code: 97214
Country: United States 🇺🇸
Region: us 🏙️
Name: John Barry Contracting Ltd
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
9️⃣
Lot Identification Number: 9
Title: Appraisal of public transport network costs and benefits– Subject Matter Expert
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-04-25 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Steer Davies & Gleave Limited
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 10
Title: Implementation of Public Transport Services Changes – Subject Matter Expert
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-02-21 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: O'Donovan Contracting Limited
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 600 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 11
Title: Project and Programme Management – Subject Matter Expert
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-03-02 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: O'Connor Sutton Cronin & Associates Limited
Name: Project Orchestration Limited
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 1 000 000 💰
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Lot Identification Number: 12
Title: Contract Procurement and Management Support – Subject Matter Expert
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-04-04 📅
Name and address of the contractor
Name: IPEX Consulting Limited
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 800 000 💰
Complementary information Additional information
“The €33,900,000 value outlined in part 2.1.7 is the estimated maximum value of the services expected to be drawn down off this framework.” 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).”
Source: OJS 2022/S 107-301654 (2022-06-01)