Supply & Delivery of an On-Track Railway Ballast Regulator

Tender description

This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-Track Ballast Regulator. As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an On-Track Ballast Regulator. The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel. The Ballast regulator must; • be self-propelled at transit speeds of 100km/h. • be fitted with a cab at either end of the machine for bio-directional movement (driven from both cabs). • be capable of working on IE’s Infrastructure Permanent Way Gauge for On-Track Machines with a track gauge of 1600mm. • be supplied with shoulder ploughs, centre ploughs, brush boxes, rail fastening brushes, conveying systems and hoppers. • be fitted with a dust suppression system. • be supplied with a ballast profile measurement recording system. • be capable of hauling or propelling other On-Track machines. • be designed, manufactured, tested and delivered in accordance with EN 14033-1, EN 14033-2 and EN14033-3 and all related standards. • be a CE marked vehicle complete with a declaration of conformity with all applicable directives. • comply with all relevant Technical Standards for Interoperability (TSI’s) Options such as Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Additional Front Plough, Additional Ballast Brush, Ballast Compacting/Stabilising Systems, GPS Monitoring System may also form part of the contract. Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered. The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network. A PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AND MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL.