Award of Public Bus Services Contract to Bus Eireann

National Transport Authority_1149

Published: Jun 4, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Bus Eireann — €745,172

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 745,172.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Bus Éireann has been awarded a contract to operate public passenger transport services under a public service obligation (PSO).

This contract is a direct award public service contract entered into by the National Transport Authority for the provision of certain public bus services in Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford. The contract imposes public service obligations to ensure the continued provision of public passenger transport services in accordance with the Authority’s statutory functions. The contract is intended as a short-term arrangement, with an initial duration of six (6) months, and may be extended in accordance with the contract provisions for a further period of up to six (6) months. The compensation mechanism for the contract is in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No. 1370/2007

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on June 4, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Transport Authority_1149

National Transport Authority_1149 has issued 27 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Bus Eireann. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Transport Authority_1149 in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Bus Eireann was awarded the contract for €745,172. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.