Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Cork (South-East) and Framework Agreement for the Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Regional Cities Projects

The National Transport Authority (“NTA”) is progressing with BusConnects Cork, a major investment programme to improve public transport in Cork City. The aim of BusConnects Cork is to deliver an enhanced bus system that is better for the city, its people and the environment. BusConnects Cork is designed to provide a better, more reliable and more efficient bus service for everyone in addition to providing safe cycling and enhanced pedestrian facilities along key routes. This tender competition is for the Provision of Utility Investigation Surveys for BusConnects Cork (South-East). The duration of this contract shall be until the completion of the works. The estimated value of this contract is €750,000. The maximum value of this contract is €937,500. Following the assessment of tenders, the NTA intends to enter into the Multi-Party Framework Agreement with a maximum of four (4) participants, subject to that number meeting the minimum quality criteria. The NTA intends to use this Framework for future Utility Investigation Works on other BusConnects Regional Cities Projects. In addition, the NTA reserves the right to utilise this Framework for other projects undertaken by the NTA including, but not limited to, bus depots, other bus infrastructure, park and ride infrastructure, BusConnects Dublin and road schemes. The initial term of the Framework Agreement shall be four (4) years with the option for the NTA to extend on an annual basis for a further four (4) years. The maximum term of the Framework Agreement is eight (8) years. The estimated value of this Framework Agreement is €25,875,000. The maximum value of this Framework Agreement is €34,875,000. Full details are provided within the procurement documentation.