Rolling Stock Coupler Systems Overhaul

Tender description

Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced companies to participate in a tender process for the overhaul of rolling stock automatic and inter-car train coupling systems. IÉ have a requirement to overhaul in the region of 130 automatic coupling systems between 2017 and 2019; and 340 inter-car coupling systems between 2017 and 2019. The automatic coupling systems are manufactured by Voith Turbo Scharfenberg GmbH (Part No. Scharfenberg 1.330.204) and are in the region of between 6 to 9 years in passenger service. The inter-car ‘semi-permanent’ coupling systems are manufactured by Voith Turbo Scharfenberg GmbH (Part No. 2.330.205) and are in the region of between 6 to 9 years in passenger service. Companies will have a demonstrable record in undertaking mechanical and electrical maintenance on Scharfenberg type automatic train coupling devices and inter-car ‘semi-permanent’ coupling systems. Companies will also have a fully auditable supply chain for sourcing replacement parts of a safety critical nature.