Ireland – Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment – Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice for intention to award a contract to Patron SVS for the the maintenance and repair of specialist systems and products supplied by Wilker Auto Conversions and McAuley FL Lifts, fitted to DFB Emergency Ambulances

This notice details the intention of Dublin City Council (DCC) / Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) to award a contract to Patron SVS for the the maintenance and repair of specialist systems and products supplied by Wilker Auto Conversions and McAuley FL Lifts, fitted to DFB Emergency Ambulances. Notice is given to invoke Article 32.2(b) (ii) and (iii) for a derogation from public procurement whereby the works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator as (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. DCC and DFB intends to award a contract to the Patron SVS for a period of 4 years. The maximum value of this contract is €1,000,000 ex VAT. Dublin Fire Brigade operates an Emergency Medical Service within the city and county of Dublin. Dublin Fire Brigade is required to maintain its ambulance fleet to ensure the safety and effectiveness Of this service to both staff and service users. Works related to the warranty, repair and maintenance of specialist systems and products supplied by Wilker Auto Conversions and McAuley FL Lifts, fitted to DFB Emergency Ambulances may only be carried out by Patron SVS.