The NTA is currently advertising an Early Market Engagement opportunity for the involvement of the Electric Vehicle charger market, with the aim of better understanding the market and technologies for Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure.
NTA intends to procure a framework that will deliver the majority of the charging infrastructure necessary to achieve this transition, with an indicative projection of upwards of 2,000 high-powered DC charging installations being procured.
This round of engagement is prior to releasing a tender to procure the framework
This round of engagement is prior to releasing a tender to procure the framework which is envisaged to include the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and long-term support of Electrical Bus Charging Infrastructure.
In this video with Eoin Gillard, Assistant Director – Transport Investment, the NTA, sets out the scope of the project and reasoning for engaging with the market.
Access Project Overview and Questionnaire
Interested parties can access the detailed Project Overview and Questionnaire using either of the following links:
- https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/pmc/viewPmc.do?resourceId=4295080
- https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/552687-2024
It is emphasised that at this stage this is not a call for competition and therefore no tender documents are available.