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NTA requires the successful Tenderer to provide a Graphic Designer to provide graphic design services on a variety of transport network development related projects on a full-time basis (the “Full Time Graphic Designer”). The Full Time Graphic Designer shall be available to NTA 5 days per week. The days will mostly be performed during regular office hours. In some circumstances additional Graphic Design support may be required. The Tenderer shall also make one other Graphic Designer (the “Additional Graphic Designer”) available to work on NTA projects for varying periods of time depending on business requirements. Further details can be found in the RFT. Although the estimated contract value ie €1,056,000 the Contracting Authority reserves to right to spend a max contract value of €1,108,000.

Establishment of a framework of suitable qualified service providers who will be available, upon request, to tender for the provision of environmental consultancy services in relation to projects funded by the Authority.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is further expanding and enhancing the public transport network. The NTA would like to remind Transport Operators that they can register for tender competitions here for TFI Local Link services at any time. Tender competitions will include the new and enhanced Connecting Ireland routes along with re-tendering of TFI Local Link Regular Rural Services (RRS) and the Demand Responsive Services (DRT), along with some urban services, which will operate under the TFI Local Link brand in provincial towns. Interested Transport Operators can register their interest within this CFT.

Pre-Qualification for a Public Service Contract for the provision of Public Bus Services – Dublin Commuter (DCOM). The scope of the Services is currently expected to comprise but not be limited to the following principal obligations: • Provide depot facilities, staff facilities and all other facilities as required by the Operator for the purpose of operating the Public Bus Services on the Dublin Commuter Routes; • Safely store, operate and maintain the Fleet provided to the Operator; • Operate reliable and punctual public passenger services to meet service specifications and contractual performance standards; • Provide customer care services; • Collect, ticket and reconcile passenger fares; • Provide revenue protection activities; and • Provide operational data to input to the Authority’s passenger information, journey planning systems and its contractual performance monitoring systems. It is anticipated that the contract will be for a term of seven years and a maximum contract value of €157,000,000.

The Authority has a requirement for a web-based software solution (“Solution”) that facilitates the hosting, processing, management, analysis, reporting and monitoring of data arising from Shared Micromobility Schemes that are currently in operation and future Schemes across Ireland. In addition, the Authority will utilise the Solution to manage shared micromobility services as part of the National Mobility Hub Pilot Schemes and may also utilise the Solution to manage EV car share services as part of the National Mobility Hub Pilot Schemes.The full scope of service requirements can be found in the CFT documentation. The expected term of the Contract will be four (4) years with the option to extend on an annual basis for a further four (4) years. .

Pre-Qualification for a Public Service Contract for the provision of Public Bus Services – Dublin Commuter (DCOM). The scope of the Services is currently expected to comprise but not be limited to the following principal obligations: • Provide depot facilities, staff facilities and all other facilities as required by the Operator for the purpose of operating the Public Bus Services on the Dublin Commuter Routes; • Safely store, operate and maintain the Fleet provided to the Operator; • Operate reliable and punctual public passenger services to meet service specifications and contractual performance standards; • Provide customer care services; • Collect, ticket and reconcile passenger fares; • Provide revenue protection activities; and • Provide operational data to input to the Authority’s passenger information, journey planning systems and its contractual performance monitoring systems. It is anticipated that the contract will be for a term of seven years and a maximum contract value of €157,000,000.

To support the National Transport Authority (the 'Authority') in the performance of its functions, the Authority proposes to engage a Service Provider to provide the following services to the Authority: (i) Strategic and policy related advisory services related to transport infrastructure provision, transport planning, sustainability/climate change, demand management, transport management and service delivery; (ii) Technical advisory services relating to the spectrum of transport related projects and proposals falling under the Authority's remit; and (iii)Contract advisory services relating to the development, drafting and review of transport related contracts. Further details of the Services are set out in the tender documents

Pre-Qualification for a Public Service Contract for the provision of Public Bus Services – Dublin Commuter (DCOM). The scope of the Services is currently expected to comprise but not be limited to the following principal obligations: • Provide depot facilities, staff facilities and all other facilities as required by the Operator for the purpose of operating the Public Bus Services on the Dublin Commuter Routes; • Safely store, operate and maintain the Fleet provided to the Operator; • Operate reliable and punctual public passenger services to meet service specifications and contractual performance standards; • Provide customer care services; • Collect, ticket and reconcile passenger fares; • Provide revenue protection activities; and • Provide operational data to input to the Authority’s passenger information, journey planning systems and its contractual performance monitoring systems. It is anticipated that the contract will be for a term of seven years and a maximum contract value of €157,000,000.

The Authority is seeking a supplier to provide Foundation Sockets for the installation of new Bus Stop Poles and also to provide Foundation Sockets for the installation of RTPI Poles. The expected term of the contract will be 4 years.

The purpose of the Services is to undertake Fare Evasion Surveys (FES) on board Public Transport Services for bus and rail across the state and determine the fare evasion rate for each of these services at the network level and at more disaggregate levels. It is an essential requirement that the results of these surveys are statistically robust and reliable. The Authority has set the number of individual FES records for each of the nine contracts listed below with the aim of achieving a sample error of no more than 1percent in each four-quarterly duration (on of a moving quarterly basis). A total of 15,200 individual passenger Fare Evasion Surveys are required to be completed per quarter, subject to review during the contract. The contracted services that will be surveyed under this agreement include the following: 1. Greater Dublin Metropolitan Area bus services (currently contracted to Dublin Bus); 2. Outer Dublin Metropolitan Area Combined North and South bus services (currently contracted to Go Ahead Ireland); 3. Dublin Outer Western Orbital Routes W4 and W6 (currently contracted to Go Ahead Ireland); 4. Dublin Commuter bus services (currently contracted to Go Ahead Ireland); 5. Regional, City, Town and Rural bus services (currently contracted to Bus Éireann and other Operators); 6. Waterford City bus services (currently contracted to Bus Éireann); 7. East Coast Commuter Corridor (currently contracted to Bus Éireann); 8. DART and Commuter Rail Services (currently contracted to Irish Rail); and 9. Intercity/Regional Rail services (currently contracted to Irish Rail).