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Establishment of a panel of suitably qualified operating companies who will provide bus transport for trips/outings for schools and centres across Carlow and Kilkenny under the remit of KCETB

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

Published: Feb 14, 2026

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB Ireland: Establishment of a panel of suitably qualified. Services contract, transport & logistics. Submission deadline Dec 2035.

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics, construction and civil works and gender and inclusion sectors, with a focus on Road Transport and Roads. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 5.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before December 2, 2035.

Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Contracting Authority proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a panel of suitably qualified operating companies who will provide bus transport for trips/outings for schools and centres across Carlow and Kilkenny under the remit of KCETB. These journeys will include, but not limited to, class trips, field trips, competitions, sporting events, etc. The duration of the panel will be ten (10) years, subject to satisfactory annual review of performance by the Contracting Authority, business needs and budgetary constraints. Companies that wish to be considered for inclusion on the panel will need to return all documentation as per the tender documents. Submissions will be accepted via the etenders portal, by email as per tender documents or by hand to the KCETB Office, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny, R95AVX2

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on February 14, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

Kilkenny and Carlow ETB has issued 89 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 78 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €5,500,000 - €5,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is December 2, 2035. You have 3448 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Kilkenny and Carlow ETB in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.