Tender

Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project

TRANSLINK

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Tender

26 Sep 2023 at 09:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently active for the Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project. This tender is being issued by Translink, with a total value of 565,423,800 GBP. It falls under the industry category of Rolling stock and employs the procurement method of Competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender deadline is set for November 6, 2023, and the contract period spans from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2033. The project will involve the procurement of new trainsets to operate between Dublin and Belfast, with a focus on sustainability and transitioning to net-zero carbon operation.

This tender for the Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project presents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in rolling stock and sustainable transportation solutions. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement include manufacturers of railway equipment, maintenance service providers, and companies offering innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector. The selective procurement method employed allows for competitive negotiation, offering potential for collaboration and value creation for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project

Notice Description

This is a call to competition by IARNROD EIREANN (IE) and NORTHERN IRELAND RAILWAYS COMPANY LIMITED (NI Railways) for the establishment of an 8 Year, Single Party Framework Agreement for the procurement of new Enterprise vehicles (Enterprise Fleet Replacement Agreement) required for the replacement of the existing Enterprise Fleet (the Contract). Along with procurement of the rolling stock, the scope of the procurement process will also include a maintenance contract in respect of technical support services and spares supply in relation to the new rolling stock (Maintenance Contract). IE and NI Railways (the Contracting Entity) now wish to initially procure 8 new trainsets up to a maximum of 200m in length to operate an hourly service between Dublin and Belfast. It is planned to have the entire new fleet in service in 2028 to 2029 and to deliver the end to end journey sub 2 hours or better on the existing infrastructure. Initial traction power will be Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Battery Electric (using the existing 1.5 kV DC OHLE) with the train designed to transition to a net zero carbon operation during its life by the removal of the diesel power generation for replacement with dual OHLE power supply equipment. The trains will operate on 1600mm track gauge, will operate in full length formation of a maximum of 200m in length and will be required to meet other gauging requirements of the Irish Rail - NI Railways network. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.etenders.gov.ie E-mail: caroline.oreilly@irishrail.ie

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b975565-ec43-4947-a13d-00409af2a96f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e7a789-a819-47bf-ac69-6429e7a41fa5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34620000 - Rolling stock

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£565,423,800 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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