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In deliveryIrelandGoodsFramework agreement€1,400,000Add to pipeline

Provision of Personal Protection Equipment and Footwear

Awarded to Arco Limited, Charles Hughes Ltd, James Boylan Safety Ltd t/a JBS Group +1 more

Dublin Bus / Bus Atha Cliath(buyer)

Published
Published 29 August 2024
Deadline
Closed 26 September 2024
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Overview

Dublin Bus procured personal protective equipment and footwear for approximately 500 engineering staff through a multi-party framework agreement lasting 3 years with optional 2 one-year extensions. The contract was awarded in September 2025 to four suppliers: Arco Limited, Charles Hughes Ltd, James Boylan Safety Ltd t/a JBS Group, and Safetycare.

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What this covers

  • Provision of Personal Protection Equipment and Footwear

    Dublin Bus seeks proposals from suitably qualified parties for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment and footwear for approx. 500 engineering staff. It is intended that following PQQ evaluation a number of applicants will be invited to tender for the specific requirements of the contract. The contract will operate as a multi party framework agreement for a period of 3 years with a provision for 2 one year extensions.

    €1,400,000Won by Charles Hughes LtdWon by SafetycareWon by Arco LimitedWon by James Boylan Safety Ltd t/a JBS Group

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€1,400,000
Procedure
neg-w-call
Rules
Directive 2014/25/EU
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
29 August 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Safety visorsProtective gearProtective headgearSafety headgearProtective footwearFootwear incorporating a protective metal toecapProtective gogglesSafety equipment+2 more

Award outcome

Award date
1 September 2025
Contract period
— → 16 August 2028
Bids received
9
Winners
  • Arco Limited
  • Charles Hughes Ltd
  • James Boylan Safety Ltd t/a JBS Group
  • Safetycare

This contract ends on 16 August 2028.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

9

Open and restricted tenders in Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 39% received only one.

Market context

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€190,720

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Dublin Bus / Bus Atha Cliath in the last 12 months

12

contracts awarded, worth €4,800,000 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    5 November 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    29 August 2024

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