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CfT: Bus Service for Burren National Park (part of the Burren Cliffs Explorer)

Name of Contracting Authority:
Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage
Publish on behalf of:
NPWS Dept of Housing Local Government and Heritage
Title:
Bus Service for Burren National Park (part of the Burren Cliffs Explorer)
CfT CA Unique ID:
Evaluation Mechanism:
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Description:
Supply a bus service from Corofin village to the Burren National Park, Co. Clare, over a 22-week period over the summer months of 2026 and 2027 (May - September, inclusive). The service will be from the Burren National Park's Visitor Information Point in Corofin, Co. Clare, to the nearby national park (at Kenny's Cross, Kilnaboy). The bus service will operate as a 'park and ride', enabling the public to leave their vehicles in Corofin and access the park on foot, availing of the park’s marked trails.
Procurement Type:
Services
CPC Category:
Land transport services, including armoured car services and courier services, except transport of mail
Directive:
2014/24/EU (Classic)
Procedure:
Open
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
60172000-Hire of buses and coaches with driver
60170000-Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver
Contact Point:
william.cormacan@npws.gov.ie
Award per Item:
Yes
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE051
Estimated value (EUR):
Above or Below threshold:
Below
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
03/04/2026 12:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
End of clarification period:
27/03/2026 12:00
Upload of documents within the clarifications:
Yes
Tenders Opening Date:
03/04/2026 12:30
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
No
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
2 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
90 days
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
No
Date of Publication/Invitation:
20/02/2026 15:37
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:128304-202...
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two
Contract Award Date:
20/04/2026 09:30
Date Accepted by Contractor:
27/02/2026 09:30