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Supply and Delivery of One (1) 17-Seater Minibus One (1) 9-Seater Accessible Passenger Vehicle

Issued by Limerick Youth Service Board · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

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Published
12 Nov 2026
Closes
25 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC
Bid opening
25 Nov 2026, 12:30 UTC
Value
EUR 106,000
Reference
LYS/VEH/2026/01
Location
Ireland
Sector
Transport & Logistics
Type
goods

At a glance

Limerick Youth Service Board in Ireland has published a tender in transport & logistics: “Supply and Delivery of One (1) 17-Seater Minibus One (1) 9-Seater Accessible Passenger Vehicle”. Submissions close on 25 November 2026, 13 days from today. The stated value is EUR 106,000. Quote reference LYS/VEH/2026/01 in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. There are 37 open transport & logistics notices in Ireland on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal), not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

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Contract period
1 months

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Details

Limerick Youth Service (LYS) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced motor vehicle suppliers for the supply and delivery of two passenger vehicles. The vehicles will support the delivery of youth work, educational, community development and outreach programmes across County Limerick. The successful supplier shall provide vehicles that are roadworthy, fully compliant with all relevant Irish and European legislation, and suitable for transporting staff, volunteers and Young People. 2. Scope of Requirement Limerick Youth Service invites tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the supply and delivery of: • One (1) 17-Seater Minibus • One (1) 9-Seater Passenger Vehicle The vehicles will be used to support youth work, education programmes, recreational activities, community engagement initiatives, and transport services throughout County Limerick and the wider Mid-West region. Tenderers may submit proposals for both vehicles as a single tender package. Vehicle Requirements Lot 1: 17-Seater Minibus The proposed vehicle shall: • Be new or demonstrator with low mileage. • Accommodate a minimum of 16 passengers plus driver (17 seats in total). • Be right-hand drive. • Be fully compliant with all current Irish and EU vehicle safety and roadworthiness standards. • Have seat belts fitted to all passenger seats. • Include air conditioning and heating. • Include reversing camera and/or parking assistance systems. • Include Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free communications. • Include driver and passenger safety systems as standard. • Include manufacturer's warranty. • Be fully registered and delivered ready for use. Lot 2: 9-Seater Passenger Vehicle The proposed vehicle shall: • Be new or demonstrator with low mileage. • Accommodate 8 passengers plus driver (9 seats in total). • Be right-hand drive. • Be diesel, petrol, hybrid or fully electric. • Be fully compliant with all current Irish and EU vehicle safety and roadworthiness standards. • Include air conditioning. • Include reversing camera and/or parking assistance systems. • Include Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free communications. • Include manufacturer's warranty. • Be fully registered and delivered ready for use. Tenderers may propose equivalent or enhanced specifications where these provide additional safety, operational, environmental or value-for-money benefits.

Contracting authority: Limerick Youth Service Board

Procurement type: Supplies

Procedure: Open

Contract involves: A Public Contract

CPV codes: 34000000-Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation; 34100000-Motor vehicles; 34115200-Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons

Estimated value: EUR 106,000

Contract duration: 1 months

Awarded in lots: Yes

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 18/11/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 25/11/2026 12:30

EU funding: No

Region (NUTS): IE

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Context for bidders

There are 37 open Transport & Logistics tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 13 days.

Documents

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