ODMA North

National Transport Authority_1149

Published: Dec 15, 2025

Updated: Jun 2, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Go Ahead Transport Services (Dublin) Ltd — €743,000,000

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About This Opportunity

Award by National Transport Authority_1149 (Ireland, transport & logistics): ODMA North. Awarded to Go Ahead Transport Services (EUR 743.0M, Oct 2024).

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Road Transport and Fleet Management. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 465.0 million.

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

Lot 1: ODMA North: A total of 23 routes are proposed to be operated under the ODMA North contract. At the time of the Operational Commencement Date (estimated October 2025), 5 of the ODMA North routes will already be in operation under the existing ODMA contract and the remaining 18 routes will be launched in October 2025. When all 23 routes are in operation, the total annual scheduled kilometres will be circa 5.7 million kilometres, with a Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR) estimated at circa 131 buses. It is envisaged that there will be a significant variability in route lengths and bus frequency across the 23 routes, with annual scheduled kilometres varying from circa 20,000 kilometres on some routes to over 1 million kilometres on others. Similarly, the PVR per route is estimated to vary from 1 to 14 buses. It is envisaged that most of the routes will operate Monday to Sunday inclusive, some with reduced frequency at the weekends, but a number of the routes will only operate Monday to Friday inclusive. Lot 2: ODMA South: A total of 32 routes are proposed to be operated under the ODMA South contract. At the time of the Operational Commencement Date (estimated October 2025), 15 of the ODMA South routes will already be in operation under the existing ODMA contract and the remaining 17 routes will be launched in October 2025. When all 32 routes are in operation, the total annual scheduled kilometres will be circa 9.0 million kilometres, with a Peak Vehicle Requirement (PVR) estimated at circa 143 buses. It is envisaged that there will be a significant variability in route lengths and bus frequency across the 32 routes, with annualised kilometres per annum varying from less than 10,000 kilometres on some routes to over 1.3 million kilometres on others. Similarly, the PVR per route is estimated to vary from 1 to 17 buses. It is envisaged that most of the routes will operate Monday to Sunday inclusive, some with reduced frequency at the weekends, but a number of the routes will only operate Monday to Friday inclusive. The estimated contract value for both lots is €465,000,000 however, the Authority reserves the right to spend a maximum of €511,000,000 for both lots.

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Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on December 15, 2025. Last refreshed 3 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 26 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 2 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 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Go Ahead Transport Services (Dublin) Ltd was awarded the contract for €743,000,000. 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.

How can I submit a bid?

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Is this tender still open?

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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.