Departmental Contracts Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 December 2014

Wednesday, 17 December 2014

Questions (274)

John McGuinness

Question:

274. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the results of the tender process relative to the bike hire scheme; if he will provide the total of each tender; if he will confirm the analysis that was carried out on each tender to determine the reasons for any variance in costed items or generally in the tender amount; if the €11 million contract was awarded without meeting the bidders and without meeting an examination of the equipment to be used at a cost of €4 million; if clarification was sought or offered by the bidders; if his Department requested any clarification from the bidders; if the project is on schedule; the timeframe for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48708/14]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Responsibility for the tender process and subsequent roll-out, extension, maintenance and commercial elements of the Dublin and Regional City Bikes Scheme is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority, working closely with the relevant local authority. Noting the above, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. However, I would advise the Deputy that the details requested in relation to the tender process can only be obtained through the Freedom of Information process.   The NTA will advise you on the procedure to be followed in this regard while also addressing the elements of your question with regard to delivery timeframes.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply from the NTA within 10 days.