Tenders/UCC-2026-31 Park and Ride Shuttle Services for UCC

UCC-2026-31 Park and Ride Shuttle Services for UCC

University College Cork

Published: Sep 29, 2026

Updated: Sep 29, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Logistics and Freight. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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

This tender, sourced from Ireland (etenders_ie), is for the provision of Park and Ride Shuttle Services for University College Cork (UCC). The contracting authority, UCC, is seeking a reliable and efficient shuttle service to transport students, staff, and visitors between designated Park and Ride facilities and the main campus. This service is intended to alleviate traffic congestion and parking issues on and around the campus. The scope of the procurement includes the operation of shuttle buses, likely on a scheduled basis, during specific hours or academic terms. Key requirements will typically encompass vehicle specifications (e.g., capacity, accessibility features, emissions standards), driver qualifications and conduct, route planning, service frequency, safety protocols, insurance coverage, and punctuality. Bidders are expected to demonstrate experience in operating public or private transport services, particularly shuttle operations. The tender documents will likely detail specific route maps, operational schedules, performance metrics, and contract duration. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing a safe, comfortable, and dependable shuttle service that meets the needs of the University College Cork community.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on September 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University College Cork

University College Cork has issued 564 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 508 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Research & Innovation, and Health & Medical. 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: September 29, 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.

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 University College Cork in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.