Commuter Fleet Framework Agreement

Tender description

This is a call to competition by Iarnród Éireann (IE), in collaboration with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and as part of Project 2040, for the establishment of a 10 Year, Single Party Framework Agreement for the procurement of new commuter vehicles (Commuter Fleet Framework Agreement) required for the expansion of the existing DART Network (the “Contract”). The new commuter vehicles will be a mixture of Electrical Multiple Units (EMU) and Battery Electrical Multiple Units (BEMU). The DART Network is being expanded across three existing routes to Drogheda, Maynooth and Hazelhatch under the National Development Plan (Project 2040). The trains will operate on 1600mm track gauge, will operate in both full length and half-length formations (i.e. where a full length formation will be between 160m and 168m in length) and will be required to meet other gauging requirements of the Irish Rail network. The trains will be compatible with the existing DART network overhead power supply of 1500v DC (i.e. current draw, traction profile under acceleration and re-generation) and also with the power supply for the proposed extension sections. The trains will meet the current and proposed timetable performance. It is estimated over the life of the framework agreement that up to 600 vehicles may be procured. It is also estimated that over the life of the framework agreement that a minimum of 250 vehicles will be procured. A Technical Services and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) of up to 15 years in duration will also form part of the overall contract award.