Framework Agreement for Heavy/General Haulage Services

Tender description

Iarnród Éireann are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced companies to participate in a pre-qualification process to establish a multi-party Framework Agreement for Heavy/General Haulage Services. This Framework Agreement will operate for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for an additional year. Scope of Works: The extent and details of IÉ’s requirements will vary from location to location, it is IÉ’s intention that mini tenders will be issued to members of the Framework Agreement on a job-by-job basis, and they will be awarded to the company submitting the most economically advantageous tender. Companies accepted onto the Framework will be expected to provide various types of transport vehicles including vehicles with crane/lifting equipment to carry all types of out of gauge, heavy or abnormal loads. This will involve the movement of equipment, parts etc., between IÉ deports and suppliers in Ireland and the UK. Load examples will include but are not limited to any of the following: • Rail of various lengths [10; 12; 14; 18 on occasion 20metres] • Pre-assembled track panels [up to 18metres and over 2.6metres wide] • Timber and Concrete Sleepers • Porta Cabins etc., • Rail Vehicle Bogies • Mineral Ore / Ballast • Other heavy / abnormal loads IÉ’s full requirements are contained within a technical specification which will be issued to a shortlist of the most suitable companies following the pre-qualification process Please refer to Section 5 of the PQQ Questionnaire for the Selection Criteria. Please take time to read the content of this request carefully and to ensure that you provide all requested information by the specified closing date.