--- title: "Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3b975565-ec43-4947-a13d-00409af2a96f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b975565-ec43-4947-a13d-00409af2a96f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b975565-ec43-4947-a13d-00409af2a96f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b975565-ec43-4947-a13d-00409af2a96f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2023-09-26" --- # Enterprise Fleet Replacement Project Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b975565-ec43-4947-a13d-00409af2a96f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3b975565-ec43-4947-a13d-00409af2a96f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3b975565-ec43-4947-a13d-00409af2a96f.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e7a789-a819-47bf-ac69-6429e7a41fa5 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £565,423,800 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSLINK | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7LX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34620000 - Rolling stock ## Release History - 26 Sep 2023 at 09:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e7a789-a819-47bf-ac69-6429e7a41fa5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18e7a789-a819-47bf-ac69-6429e7a41fa5 26th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75c4f6bf-8ed0-482d-a962-3d34c2030500 ## Notice URLs - http://www.etenders.gov.ie - https://www.etenders.gov.ie ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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