Rural Transport Services Qualification System
About This Opportunity
Services contract by National Transport Authority_1149 (Ireland): Rural Transport Services Qualification System. ICT & digital. Submission deadline Dec 2030.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, transport and logistics and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before December 31, 2030.
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 information and communication technology 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
Operators who have already responded to separate eTenders notices issued since 20 April 2016 are not required to reapply to the Rural Transport Services Qualification System. Reapplication is only needed if the operator wishes to update their information. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is further expanding and enhancing the public transport network. The NTA would like to remind Transport Operators that they can register for tender competitions here for TFI Local Link services at any time. Tender competitions will include the new and enhanced Connecting Ireland routes along with re-tendering of TFI Local Link Regular Rural Services (RRS) and the Demand Responsive Services (DRT), along with some urban services, which will operate under the TFI Local Link brand in provincial towns. Interested Transport Operators can register their interest within this CFT.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on February 14, 2026. 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 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
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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 31, 2030. You have 1651 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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.
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