Single Operator Framework Agreement for the management of the ADR Driver and Safety Adviser (Road) Examination Schemes and Management of Approved Training Providers

Tender description

The Authority wishes to establish a single-party framework agreement for the provision of the management of the ADR driver and safety adviser (DGSA) (road) examination schemes and the approval of driver training courses (hereinafter referred to as “ADR and Related Services”). The fees generated from ADR and Related Services are currently in the region of €330k per annum (2021 figure). This figure is provided for information purposes only and does not offer a guarantee of income under the contract. In accordance with Regulation 10(3) of the European Communities (Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment) Regulations) 2011, as amended, the Authority wishes to establish a single party framework agreement with a competent supplier to administer and manage the following: (i) the ADR driver examination scheme: organise on-line ADR driver examinations for Applicants that have completed approved ADR driver training courses, issue driver training certificates to successful Applicants as drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods; maintain and develop the current examination question bank; (ii) the safety adviser examination scheme: organise safety adviser examinations for Applicants, set and mark examination papers, issue training certificates to successful Applicants as safety advisers for the carriage of dangerous goods by road, maintain and develop the current examination question bank; (iii) the approval of training courses and the appointment of training providers for the training of drivers of dangerous goods vehicles: maintain and develop the current driver training syllabus and standards for training providers (in person and virtual), carry out initial and annual re-approvals of course materials and approved training providers (ATPs), carry out annual audits of ATPs. Note #1: The existing contract for (i), (ii) and (iii) is due to expire at the end of December 2023.