Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and conversion services 2026

Summary

The Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking quotations for the purchase of 3.5-tonne and 5-tonne vehicles and their conversion into wheelchair-accessible passenger vehicles for transporting people with physical disabilities, including users of manual and powered wheelchairs. The procurement is divided into four lots: 3.5-tonne vehicles, 5-tonne vehicles, conversion of 3.5-tonne vehicles, and conversion of 5-tonne vehicles. The indicative quantities over the contract lifecycle are approximately 25–35 vehicles or conversions for the 3.5-tonne category and 5–7 for the 5-tonne category; these figures are not legally binding. The estimated value is EUR 1,951,219, and the deadline for participation is 11 September 2026.