External Audits - Provision of Independent Fleet and Maintenance Systems Audit Inspections

Tender description

The scope of requirements for the Provision of Independent Fleet and Maintenance Systems Audit Inspections of which are to include but not limited to: • Assisting and advising Bus Éireann on Irish, UK & International standards and best practice for vehicle safety, vehicle maintenance, maintenance systems monitoring, industry developments and research relating to roadworthiness and road safety. • Carrying out independent vehicle inspection audits & audits of the Bus Éireann maintenance system, based on these standards and recommendations, over the duration of the Contract. • Carrying out inspections at other operators and third-party premises by arrangement and as required (All inspections to comply with EU and relevant Irish legislation) • Demonstrating a full and complete understanding of, and expertise in, all aspects of Irish, UK & European legislation pertaining to vehicle roadworthiness, maintenance systems. • Providing the services with minimum impact on Bus Eireann’s normal day to day operations. • Providing IT based management reporting system to include individual reports to national management recipients, summary reports, trend analysis reports and improvement recommendations. Such systems provided by the Tenderer must be established systems extensively used to provide similar services to other Passenger Service Vehicle operators. • Demonstrating ability to provide the services on a national basis with suitably qualified personnel located geographically to be able to carry out the services successfully and efficiently • Demonstrating ability to meet an audited minimum volume of 12.5% of the fleet, spread across Ireland, (approx. 7,000 fleet) and twice annual maintenance system audits for approx. 25 locations throughout the country. • Demonstrating ability to provide additional resources when required for specific identified purposes to carry out additional vehicle and premises inspection and auditing. • Providing all necessary equipment required for the