The overall objective of SDRT is to expand the existing public transport network, and to make the existing and planned fixed route public transport network more accessible for communities, particularly in those areas without fixed route public transport now and also provide a viable alternative to the private car for local trips. Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) has been in place in Ireland for 15 years. It is managed, on behalf of the Authority, by 15 Transport Co ordination Units (TCUs) throughout Ireland. The TCUs use a legacy non SDRT booking and management system (ITMS), the intent is that ITMS will not be used for areas that will be covered by SDRT. It is proposed that using modern near real time solutions providing a Passenger Mobile App, Passenger Web Portal, Driver App, Control Console and Call Centre Console along with Dynamic routing algorithms, SDRT will increase the usage and efficiency of the existing DRT services and provide an additional Public Transport method for other non rural customers. It is the intent of the Authority to take a two step approach to the rollout of SDRT, Pilot and National Rollout. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of four years. The Agreement may be renewed annually, at the option of the Authority, up to a maximum of four years after the end of the fourth year. This is subject to the below provisions with regard to the Pilot. The initial Framework Period includes the provision of the Services for a Pilot programme, as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. In advance of the commencement of the Pilot, the successful tenderer will be required to complete the Initial Services. The Initial Services are expected to be completed within a maximum duration of four months. The completion of the Initial Services will be the Operating Service Start Date. Once the Initial Services are completed, it is anticipated that the Pilot expected term is 12 months post OSSD. Where the Pilot is considered successful, and subject to government funding, the Authority reserves the right to extend the scope beyond the Pilot to include the National Rollout, detailed in the Invitation to Tender. Where the Agreement is not extended to a National Rollout, the Authority reserves the right to continue the Pilot Services for the duration of the Framework Agreement. Tenderers must take into consideration that this competition is for the award of both a Pilot and a potential National Rollout. The Pilot SDRT Solution As A Services must be capable of moving seamlessly onto a National Rollout following the Pilot if that is the decision taken. Full details of requirements can be found in the tender documentation. This tender is being conducted by the National Transport Authority on behalf of the following Clients (any of whom may be entitled to the provision of SDRT services pursuant to a National Roll Out. Note: Collectively referred to as 'Clients', and each individually as a “Client”): National Transport Authority , National Roads Authority, trading as Transport Infrastructure Ireland All local authorities in Ireland (themselves including regional assemblies, locals enterprise boards and library bodies); Iarnród Éireann; Dublin Bus; Bus Éireann; and Entities in the Irish health sector including but not limited to the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), provided that such entities are contracting authorities within the meaning of Regulation 2 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument 284 of 2016). The estimated value of the framework is 15m euro however the Authority reserves the right to expend up to 26m euro over the course of the framework, including any extensions.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2024-03-15.
The procurement was published on 2024-01-31.
Contract notice (2024-01-31) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Implementation and Provision of Smart Demand Responsive Transport (SDRT) Solution and Services
Short description:
“The overall objective of SDRT is to expand the existing public transport network, and to make the existing and planned fixed route public transport network...”
Short description
The overall objective of SDRT is to expand the existing public transport network, and to make the existing and planned fixed route public transport network more accessible for communities, particularly in those areas without fixed route public transport now and also provide a viable alternative to the private car for local trips. Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) has been in place in Ireland for 15 years. It is managed, on behalf of the Authority, by 15 Transport Co ordination Units (TCUs) throughout Ireland. The TCUs use a legacy non SDRT booking and management system (ITMS), the intent is that ITMS will not be used for areas that will be covered by SDRT. It is proposed that using modern near real time solutions providing a Passenger Mobile App, Passenger Web Portal, Driver App, Control Console and Call Centre Console along with Dynamic routing algorithms, SDRT will increase the usage and efficiency of the existing DRT services and provide an additional Public Transport method for other non rural customers. It is the intent of the Authority to take a two step approach to the rollout of SDRT, Pilot and National Rollout. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of four years. The Agreement may be renewed annually, at the option of the Authority, up to a maximum of four years after the end of the fourth year. This is subject to the below provisions with regard to the Pilot. The initial Framework Period includes the provision of the Services for a Pilot programme, as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. In advance of the commencement of the Pilot, the successful tenderer will be required to complete the Initial Services. The Initial Services are expected to be completed within a maximum duration of four months. The completion of the Initial Services will be the Operating Service Start Date. Once the Initial Services are completed, it is anticipated that the Pilot expected term is 12 months post OSSD. Where the Pilot is considered successful, and subject to government funding, the Authority reserves the right to extend the scope beyond the Pilot to include the National Rollout, detailed in the Invitation to Tender. Where the Agreement is not extended to a National Rollout, the Authority reserves the right to continue the Pilot Services for the duration of the Framework Agreement. Tenderers must take into consideration that this competition is for the award of both a Pilot and a potential National Rollout. The Pilot SDRT Solution As A Services must be capable of moving seamlessly onto a National Rollout following the Pilot if that is the decision taken. Full details of requirements can be found in the tender documentation. This tender is being conducted by the National Transport Authority on behalf of the following Clients (any of whom may be entitled to the provision of SDRT services pursuant to a National Roll Out. Note: Collectively referred to as 'Clients', and each individually as a “Client”): National Transport Authority , National Roads Authority, trading as Transport Infrastructure Ireland All local authorities in Ireland (themselves including regional assemblies, locals enterprise boards and library bodies); Iarnród Éireann; Dublin Bus; Bus Éireann; and Entities in the Irish health sector including but not limited to the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), provided that such entities are contracting authorities within the meaning of Regulation 2 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument 284 of 2016). The estimated value of the framework is 15m euro however the Authority reserves the right to expend up to 26m euro over the course of the framework, including any extensions.
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Type of contract: Services
Products/services: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 15 000 000 EUR 💰
Information about lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots: 1
Description
Description of the procurement:
“The overall objective of SDRT is to expand the existing public transport network, and to make the existing and planned fixed route public transport network...”
Description of the procurement
The overall objective of SDRT is to expand the existing public transport network, and to make the existing and planned fixed route public transport network more accessible for communities, particularly in those areas without fixed route public transport now and also provide a viable alternative to the private car for local trips. Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) has been in place in Ireland for 15 years. It is managed, on behalf of the Authority, by 15 Transport Co ordination Units (TCUs) throughout Ireland. The TCUs use a legacy non SDRT booking and management system (ITMS), the intent is that ITMS will not be used for areas that will be covered by SDRT. It is proposed that using modern near real time solutions providing a Passenger Mobile App, Passenger Web Portal, Driver App, Control Console and Call Centre Console along with Dynamic routing algorithms, SDRT will increase the usage and efficiency of the existing DRT services and provide an additional Public Transport method for other non rural customers. It is the intent of the Authority to take a two step approach to the rollout of SDRT, Pilot and National Rollout. The expected term of the Framework Agreement will be for an initial period of four years. The Agreement may be renewed annually, at the option of the Authority, up to a maximum of four years after the end of the fourth year. This is subject to the below provisions with regard to the Pilot. The initial Framework Period includes the provision of the Services for a Pilot programme, as detailed in the Invitation to Tender. In advance of the commencement of the Pilot, the successful tenderer will be required to complete the Initial Services. The Initial Services are expected to be completed within a maximum duration of four months. The completion of the Initial Services will be the Operating Service Start Date. Once the Initial Services are completed, it is anticipated that the Pilot expected term is 12 months post OSSD. Where the Pilot is considered successful, and subject to government funding, the Authority reserves the right to extend the scope beyond the Pilot to include the National Rollout, detailed in the Invitation to Tender. Where the Agreement is not extended to a National Rollout, the Authority reserves the right to continue the Pilot Services for the duration of the Framework Agreement. Tenderers must take into consideration that this competition is for the award of both a Pilot and a potential National Rollout. The Pilot SDRT Solution As A Services must be capable of moving seamlessly onto a National Rollout following the Pilot if that is the decision taken. Full details of requirements can be found in the tender documentation. This tender is being conducted by the National Transport Authority on behalf of the following Clients (any of whom may be entitled to the provision of SDRT services pursuant to a National Roll Out. Note: Collectively referred to as 'Clients', and each individually as a “Client”): National Transport Authority , National Roads Authority, trading as Transport Infrastructure Ireland All local authorities in Ireland (themselves including regional assemblies, locals enterprise boards and library bodies); Iarnród Éireann; Dublin Bus; Bus Éireann; and Entities in the Irish health sector including but not limited to the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), provided that such entities are contracting authorities within the meaning of Regulation 2 of the European Union (Award of Public Authority Contracts) Regulations 2016 (Statutory Instrument 284 of 2016). The estimated value of the framework is 15m euro however the Authority reserves the right to expend up to 26m euro over the course of the framework, including any extensions.
Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅ Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2024-03-15 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2024-03-15 12:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=3026521
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️ Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
Framework agreement with several operators ✅
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
“As per tender documentation” Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
“As per tender documentation” Conditions for participation
Deposits and guarantees required:
“As per tender documentation”
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
“As per tender documentation” Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions:
“As per tender documents”
Complementary information Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000📞 Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2024/S 024-072558 (2024-01-31)
Contract notice (2024-02-02) Object Scope of the procurement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 15 000 000 EUR 💰
Source: OJS 2024/S 025-073890 (2024-02-02)
Procedure Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2024-03-27 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2024-03-27 12:30:00 📅
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions:
“As per contract documents”
Contract notice (2024-03-20) Object Scope of the procurement
Estimated value excluding VAT: 15 000 000 EUR 💰
Procedure Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2024-04-12 12:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2024-04-12 12:30:00 📅
Source: OJS 2024/S 058-169406 (2024-03-20)