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Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) for Bus Éireann

Value

€500k

Deadline

13 Mar

This project involves engaging with the Bus Éireann procurement process via the Coupa System. Contractors must express their interest and follow specific registration steps to access the tender documents and tasks.

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Background

Contractors interested in this procurement must first express their interest through the eTenders platform. After their interest is confirmed, they will receive an invitation to register on the Coupa System, where they can access the Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and related tasks. The process is designed to ensure that all interested parties can effectively participate in the tendering process.

What this involves

{'scope': 'Inspection, testing, maintenance, and certification of portable fire equipment (fire extinguishers and related equipment) at Bus Éireann facilities and on Bus Éireann vehicles across Ireland. Includes compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and standards.', 'timeline': None, 'citations': {'deliverables': ['PQQ Instructional Document.pdf:0'], 'scope_summary': ['PQQ Instructional Document.pdf:0']}, 'deliverables': ['Regular inspection and testing of fire extinguishers at facilities', 'Inspection and testing of fire extinguishers on bus vehicles', 'Servicing, recharging, and replacement of extinguishers as required', 'Compliance certificates and service records'], 'scope_summary': 'Bus Éireann requires a contractor to inspect, test, and service portable fire equipment (primarily fire extinguishers) at its facilities and on its bus fleet, managed through the Bus Éireann Coupa Procurement System following a PQQ stage.', 'summary_brief': "Bus Éireann is procuring portable fire equipment services covering inspection and testing of fire extinguishers across its depots and bus vehicles. The procurement is managed via Bus Éireann's Coupa Procurement System. Interested parties must first express interest on eTenders and will then be invited to complete a PQQ and tender within Coupa.", 'summary_detailed': "Bus Éireann requires the ongoing inspection, testing, and servicing of fire extinguishers and portable fire equipment across its operational facilities and bus fleet. The procurement follows a two-stage process: expression of interest on eTenders, followed by a PQQ and tender in Bus Éireann's Coupa procurement platform. Suppliers are not invited to submit pricing at PQQ stage. The contract award notice will be published on eTenders. Full competition details are managed within Coupa."}

Expression of Interest submitted via eTenders
Registration completed on the Coupa System
Completion of the Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
Access to instructional materials for navigating the Coupa System

Scoring

commercial

Price

40%
technical

Methodology

30%

Lots (1)

Lot 1

Documents (1)

PDF

PQQ Instructional Document.pdf

200.2 KB · Form / Declaration / Certificate

Original notice text

The Contracting Authority proposes to establish Single provider Framework Agreement for the Provision of Portable Fire Equipment Services to Bus Éireann for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Extinguishers at Bus Éireann facilities and on-board Bus Éireann’s vehicles for a five (5) year period. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend this Framework for a further period of Twelve (12) or Twenty-four (24) months. Bus Éireann (BÉ) requires the fire extinguisher maintenance contract to cover Annual certification, testing and maintenance of portable fire appliances at BÉ facilities. Visits garage sites to inspect and service the stock of inventory being held in stores for BÉ Vehicles. This Framework Agreement will be divided into five (5) Lots which are, Lot 1: South/Southeast. Lot 2: Southwest. Lot 3: East/Northeast. Lot 4: West. Lot 5: Northwest.

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Details

Value

€500k

Deadline

13 Mar

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Procedure

Negotiated

Clarification

06 Mar 2026

eTenders ID

7465722

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