Bus Eireann/Irish Bus
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Procurement Intelligence
Bus Éireann/Irish Bus is Ireland's national bus operator, managing public transport services including regional buses, Expressway intercity coaches, and school transport contracts, operating as a state-owned commercial semi-state company. It is the largest commercial coach operator in Ireland with a significant procurement footprint focused on transport equipment, auxiliary products, repair and maintenance services, and transport services. The authority handles substantial spending in these categories, with current open tenders valued at €4.725 million across facilities management and professional services.
Strategic Context
Bus Éireann has published a Sustainability Strategy 2024-2030 aiming for 2030, 2040, and 2050 goals, emphasizing green public procurement such as vehicle cleaning aligned with the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy 2020-2025. The company prioritizes sustainable public transport leadership, connecting people and communities while transitioning its fleet and operations. Procurement processes are managed via platforms like Coupa and eTenders, with active school transport panels for contractor qualification.
Typical Suppliers
- Bus and coach manufacturers for transport equipment
- Private bus operators for school transport subcontracts
- Repair and maintenance service providers for fleet services
- Auxiliary transport product suppliers
- Sustainability and waste management contractors
Supplier Tips
- Register and qualify on the school transport procurement panel via buseireann.ie/contractors to access subcontract opportunities
- Review Coupa PPQ submission tutorials on buseireann.ie/procurement-guides for compliant tender submissions
- Align bids with sustainability criteria from the 2024-2030 strategy and green procurement case studies to improve scoring
Updated 10 May 2026
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Open Tenders
4 liveInstallation, Supply, Maintenance and Support of Wi-Fi Services onboard Bus Éireann Vehicles and in Bus Éireann premises nationwide
Bus Eireann/Irish Bus
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
Lot 1 Finance and Procurement
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Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
Repair and Overhaul of Bus Engines for Bus Éireann
Bus Eireann/Irish Bus
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
Purchase of Expressway Coaches
Bus Eireann/Irish Bus
Deadline TBC — verify on the official notice.
Recently Closed
Most recent 4 of 4Annual Readvertisement of Qualification System for Bus Éireann Vehicle Spare Parts Qualification Panel - (Annual Readvertisement Publication Number 2/8)
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Establishment of a Multi-Supplier Hotel Panel for Bus Éireann
Bus Eireann/Irish Bus
Installation and Maintenance of Access Barriers, Access Controls, CCTV and Intruder Alarms
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Fire Alarms - Survey, Maintenance and Installation
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Closed notices are retained as a signal of what this authority actually procures. Deadlines have passed, do not bid.