Double-decker buses

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The National Transport Authority (NTA) is seeking to enter into a sole supplier framework agreement for the supply of double deck buses. While the NTA intends to acquire double deck buses from the successful tenderer who is awarded the Framework Agreement, it intends to provide those vehicles to the operators of sub-vented public transport services, known as Public Service Obligation services (‘PSO Services’), to operate in the performance of those services. Those operators include Bus Átha Cliath (Dublin Bus) and the successful tenderer (or tenderers) in a number of ongoing tender competitions for the operation of certain PSO Services. As part of the provision of bus vehicles to the NTA, the Supplier will be required to enter into collateral agreements with the nominated operator in relation to vehicle warranties and other matters. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is seeking to enter into a sole supplier framework agreement for the supply of double deck buses. While the NTA intends to acquire double deck buses from the successful tenderer who is awarded the Framework Agreement, it intends to provide those vehicles to the operators of sub-vented public transport services, known as Public Service Obligation services (‘PSO Services’), to operate in the performance of those services. Those operators include Bus Átha Cliath (Dublin Bus) and the successful tenderer (or tenderers) in a number of ongoing tender competitions for the operation of certain PSO Services. As part of the provision of bus vehicles to the NTA, the Supplier will be required to enter into collateral agreements with the nominated operator in relation to vehicle warranties and other matters. It is envisaged that up to approximately 300 vehicles may be ordered.