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Supply of Keys to Bus Éireann

Issued by Bus Eireann/Irish Bus · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

Published
8 Sept 2026
Closes
16 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC
Bid opening
16 Oct 2026, 11:30 UTC
Value
EUR 350,000
Reference
9010866
Location
Ireland
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure
Type
goods

Details

This tender is for the supply of keys to Bus Éireann on an as-required basis. The requirement includes, but is not limited to, ignition keys, entrance door keys, luggage compartment keys, emergency access keys, security keys, service and maintenance keys, fuel access keys, and passenger facility keys. A list of key types, part numbers, vehicle applications, and estimated annual quantities is provided within the Pricing Schedule. The keys supplied shall provide full functional compatibility with the associated Bus Éireann fleet vehicles, equipment, lockers, compartments, security systems, and facilities for which they are intended. The successful Supplier shall be capable of providing OEM-compatible or equivalent keys and, where required, producing keys from existing samples, key codes, or other information provided by Bus Éireann. All items shall be delivered directly to Bus Éireann depots and garages nationwide as required.

Contracting authority: Bus Eireann/Irish Bus

Procurement type: Supplies

Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition

Contract involves: The establishment of a framework agreement

CPV codes: 44500000-Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs; 44522200-Keys; 44522000-Clasps, lock parts and keys; 44520000-Locks, keys and hinges

Estimated value: EUR 350,000

Contract duration: 7 years

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 09/10/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 16/10/2026 12:30

EU funding: No

Region (NUTS): IE

Tenders are submitted through etenders.gov.ie, which requires supplier registration.

Context for bidders

We hold 7 notices from Bus Eireann/Irish Bus, going back to May 2024 — 7 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Agriculture & Food and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 230 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in Ireland. This one closes in 21 days.

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