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MaresConnect Limited is procuring separate Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) turnkey contracts for the development of a 750 MW, 320 kV bi‑directional high‑voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector linking Denbighshire, Wales to North County Dublin, Ireland. The project will comprise two converter stations, an Irish 400 kV AC tail substation, and a 240 km subsea and underground HCDC cable system with associated high‑voltage AC underground cabling in both the UK and Ireland. The contracts are divided into four lots (LOT 1A, LOT 1B, LOT 2A, LOT 2B) with mandatory bid combinations, allowing a single EPC contractor per lot to provide design, construction, commissioning and associated maintenance services. The procurement follows the FIDIC “Silver Book” for EPC/Turnkey projects, with particular conditions tailored to each lot and full risk allocation to the successful contractors. The project aims to enhance energy security, market integration and renewable electricity utilization across the Irish and UK grids.

The technical configuration of the interconnector is a symmetrical monopole Hot‑Voltage Source Converter (VSC) system operating at ± 320 kV rated DC voltage, providing a 750 MW bi‑directional power transfer capability between the Irish and GB grids via the subsea‑underground cable pathway.

The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) PS3892DPS is established to procure a broad spectrum of Contracted Further Education and Training (FET) services for participating Education and Training Boards (ETBs) throughout the Republic of Ireland. The DPS provides a single source framework for commissioning vocational, occupational, technical, professional, and workforce development programmes that promote learner progression, skill acquisition, social inclusion, labour market participation, sectoral development, and enterprise needs. It supports the delivery of both accredited and non‑accredited provision, industry‑certified programmes, apprenticeship‑related supports, digital and green skills initiatives, and employability interventions.

Each of the sixteen defined lots aligns with a specific ETB, covering all counties and regions. The procurement will address the complete range of programme delivery requirements, including tutor provision, learner support services, programme administration, assessment and certification assistance, employer engagement, workplace learning supports, and related operational services essential for successful implementation. Where appropriate, the DPS allows for the adaptation, contextualisation, and enhancement of training content, learning materials, assessment instrumentations, and delivery methodologies, ensuring that support services are directly aligned with training delivery needs. All services will be performed at the designated Irish regional location, IE041.

The contracting parties shall deliver services in accordance with the applicable statutory and quality standards governing Further Education and Training provision.

Bus Éireann is implementing an annual readvertisement of a Qualification System designed to enable the purchase or lease of various types of buses and coaches over a five‑year term. The system is divided into six distinct lots: purchase and lease of expressway buses and coaches, purchase and lease of school buses and coaches, and purchase and lease of single‑ or double‑deck city‑type vehicles. Companies may apply to the specific lot(s) that align with their product range. Eligibility is assessed through a Pre‑Qualification Questionnaire in which economic operators must demonstrate their financial and technical capacity against predetermined selection criteria. Qualified suppliers are added to the panel but are not guaranteed contracts; contracts may subsequently be awarded through negotiated procedures or direct procurement.

The vehicles to be procured or leased must comply with the latest environmental standards, including the EURO VI Regulation and the EPA’s guidelines on road transport vehicles, as well as the European Communities (Clean and Energy Efficient Road Transport Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2021. The procurement prioritises low‑emission and, where feasible, zero‑emission buses and coaches, ensuring all units have minimal environmental impact.

The contracting entity seeks to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Plant Hire. This DPS will facilitate the ongoing procurement of plant equipment through individual contracts awarded as needs arise. The system is structured into three Lots: Lot 1, likely encompassing general plant hire; Lot 2, potentially focusing on more specialized plant hire; and Lot 3, which includes the option to utilize the Public Works Term Maintenance and Refurbishment Contract (TMRC) (PW-CF11), suggesting a potential focus on maintenance or refurbishment projects requiring plant equipment.

The contract award criteria for this DPS prioritize both Price and Quality. The weighting assigned to Price will range from 60% to 100%, while Quality will be evaluated with a weighting between 0% and 40%. This approach emphasizes the selection of suppliers who offer a balance of competitive pricing and high-quality service.

Lot 3 uniquely allows for the creation of a substitution list for Requests for Tender (RFTs). This provision enables the consideration of alternative suppliers should the initially selected supplier become unavailable, ensuring project continuity and flexibility within the DPS framework.

The University of Galway is creating a Dynamic Purchasing System to supply advanced 3D printing capability across five distinct procurement lots. The system will consolidate procurement for specialised equipment, consumables, training, maintenance, repair, technical support, software licences, and related research services, with delivery and performance staged over a ten‑year contract term located in Galway, Ireland.

Lot 1 covers the core 3D‑printing machinery and its supporting consumables, training, and maintenance services. Lot 2 addresses bio‑printing technology, including the necessary hardware, reagents, training, and support. Lot 3 focuses on ancillary equipment that complements 3D printing operations, alongside consumables, training, and upkeep. Lot 4 supplies testing and evaluation equipment for fabricated prototypes, with full consumables, technical support, and maintenance. Lot 5 is dedicated to specialist research and associated consultancy services that enhance and expand 3D‑printing research. All technical specifications are set forth in the detailed procurement documents and must be satisfied or an equivalent approved.