Provision of Accessible 8 seater vehicle

Ard Chúram Day Care Centre invites suitably qualified suppliers to submit tenders for the supply, conversion (where applicable), and delivery of one new accessible 8-seater vehicle for the transportation of service users attending the Day Care Centre. The vehicle will be used to provide safe, reliable, and accessible transport for older persons and individuals with mobility challenges attending the centre and participating in community activities. The successful supplier shall provide a fully operational vehicle, registered and ready for service upon delivery. Ard Chúram Day Care Centre provides day care and community support services for older persons and individuals requiring additional support to access services and activities. The organisation is seeking to enhance its transport capacity through the procurement of an accessible vehicle capable of accommodating passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair users. Vehicle Requirements New vehicle The vehicle shall meet the following minimum requirements: Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) not exceeding 3,500kg. Suitable for operation by drivers holding a standard Irish Category B driving licence. Capacity for up to eight persons in total, including the driver, with flexible seating arrangements to accommodate passengers and mobility aids. Wheelchair-accessible conversion. Right-hand drive. Fully compliant with all Irish Road Traffic Regulations. Euro 6 compliant or equivalent low-emission vehicle. Air conditioning. Electric windows. Central locking. Reversing camera and parking sensors. Driver and passenger airbags. Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free communication. Adequate luggage/storage space. First aid kit and safety equipment. Manufacturer warranty of not less than three years. Accessibility Requirements Wheelchair accessible entry via rear or side access. Fold-out, manual or powered access ramp. Wheelchair restraint and occupant safet