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

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.