Tenders/Qualification Panel for Supply Installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle Chargers to Regional City and Towns - Amended.

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Qualification Panel for Supply Installation and Commissioning of Electric Vehicle Chargers to Regional City and Towns - Amended.

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus

Published: Aug 31, 2026

Updated: Aug 31, 2026

Source: etenders_ie

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the energy and power, transport and logistics and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Urban Mobility, Energy Storage, Warehousing and Vehicles. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 60.0 million.

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 civil works in the energy and power sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This is a readvertisement and no action is required if already a prequalified panelist. The Contracting Authority proposes creation of a qualification panel for the Supply, Installation and Annual Maintenance of EV Chargers for Buses. During the Term, when a requirement arises under this procurement process, suppliers on the Qualification Panels who have been deemed suitably qualified may be invited to submit a tender for such requirements. Each tender process conducted off this qualification panel will require a turnkey solution for the supply and installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for optimal charging of future electric buses. The scope of works includes complete project management of the turnkey solution, the associated electrical and civil works required for the safe installation and commissioning of all related equipment, including (but not limited to) transformers, chargers and charging points at the site and the back-office support protocols and training of relevant Bus Éireann staff. The scope includes provision of suitable energy storage systems or other sustainable backup systems in the event of loss of grid power supply. The scope also includes providing these services and products on a novated basis to a lead contractor, appointed by Bus Éireann, for larger depot construction projects. A comprehensive Service and Maintenance support package will also be required for a period of not less than 5 years. Tenders within the qualification framework duration will be specified to reflect the needs of the particular location and fleet provided. They will also reflect developments in charging technology, opportunity charging and new products over the duration of the qualification period. Site installation and commissioning of the charging infrastructure is expected to be completed in line with projected rollout planning. The complete turnkey solution shall be compliant with all relevant Irish and European statutory regulations and international standards governing the installation and use of such equipment and will be based on: • 150kW IEC 61851 Mode 4 Direct Current charging protocol, using a Combined Charging System 2.0 (CCS 2.0) Combo 2 charging connection. • 3 phase DC EV Charger - 120kW – 180kW IEC 61851 Mode 4 Direct Current charging protocol, dual outlet using a Combined Charging System 2.0 (CCS 2.0) Combo 2 charging connection. • 3 phase DC EV Charger - 30kW – 60kW IEC 61851 Mode 4 Direct Current charging protocol, using a Combined Charging System 2.0 (CCS 2.0) Combo 2 charging connection. • 3 phase AC EV Charger – 22kW IEC 61851 Mode 3 Alternating Current charging protocol, dual outlet using a Type 2 to Type 2 EV charging cable. • 1 phase AC EV Charger – 22kW IEC 61851 Mode 3 Alternating Current charging protocol, dual outlet using a Type 2 to Type 2 EV charging cable. • 1 phase AC EV Charger – 7kW IEC 61851 Mode 3 Alternating Current charging protocol, using a Type 2 to Type 2 EV charging cable

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on August 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bus Eireann/Irish Bus

Bus Eireann/Irish Bus has issued 101 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 28 currently open and 53 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Transport & Logistics, 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: August 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bus Eireann/Irish Bus in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Energy & Power 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 €60,000,000 - €60,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.