Pavement Condition Survey BusConnects Dublin

BusConnects Dublin is a major investment programme to improve public transport in the Greater Dublin Area. It aims to overhaul the current bus system in Dublin through a 10-year programme of integrated actions to deliver a more efficient, reliable and better bus system for more people. This will be achieved by: • Building a network of new bus corridors to make journey's faster and more reliable. • New network of cycle lanes/tracks. • Redesign of the Dublin area bus network to provide a more efficient network with high frequency spines, new orbital routes and increased bus services. • Develop a state-of-the-art ticketing system. • Implementation of a cashless payment system. • Simpler fare structure. • New bus stops and shelters with better signage and information • Provision of bus-based Park and Ride sites in key locations. • New bus livery providing a common style across different operators. • Transitioning to a new bus fleet with low emission vehicle technologies. There are 12 routes in total, this contract relates to Tranche 2 - Pavement Condition Survey Contract for BusConnects Dublin. Tranche 2 consists of the following sections: 1. Lucan to City Centre 2. Clondalkin/Tallaght to City Centre 3. Templeogue/Rathfarnham to City Centre 4. Ballymun/Finglas – to City Centre Vol C Pricing Document (Complete) This tender is for the Tranche 2 – Pavement Condition Survey Contract for Bus Connects Dublin. The investigation works required are set out in the Volume A Parts 1 and 3 (Specification and Drawings) included in these tender documents. They comprise 3D Ground Penetrating Radar (3D GPR , Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD), testing, and coring. The estimated contract value is €530,000 however the Authority reserves the right to expend €795,000