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AwardedIrelandGoodsFramework agreement€14,000,000Add to pipeline

Refurbishment and Re-Upholstering of Seating and Trim including internal fixtures and fittings and associated items for public service vehicles

Awarded to Ardee Coach Trim Ltd

Dublin Bus / Bus Atha Cliath(buyer)

Published
Published 29 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 26 May 2025

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Overview

Dublin Bus appointed Ardee Coach Trim Ltd to refurbish and re-upholster seating and trim for approximately 1,000 double-deck buses, including collection and delivery services to depot locations. The contract, valued at €14 million, is structured as a four-year framework agreement with options for two further 12-month extensions.

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  • Refurbishment and Re-Upholstering of Seating and Trim including internal fixtures and fittings and associated items for public service vehicles

    Dublin Bus wish to appoint a suitably qualified tenderer to maintain the seating and trim requirements of their fleet of approximately 1000 double deck buses. The fleet size may increase/decrease during the term of the contract. The main requirement is to refurbish and re-upholster the seating and trim. It will include collection and delivery of trim and components to and from Dublin Bus depot locations. The contract will operate as a single party framework agreement for a period of four years with an option to extend for a further two periods of twelve months. The advertised approximate value of €14M (ex Vat) includes all extensions.

    €14,000,000Won by Ardee Coach Trim Ltd

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€14,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
29 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Upholstery fabricsBuses and coachesPublic-service busesDouble-decker busesSeats for motor vehiclesSeatsUpholsteringCushions+2 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
€14,000,000
Award date
12 August 2025
Contract period
— → 12 July 2031
Winner
  • Ardee Coach Trim Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    2 October 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    29 April 2025

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