Enterprise Train Phase 3. Overhaul of HVAC System

Tender description

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to the Translink Group's requirement it does not purport to be all inclusive. The Translink Group reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time. Translink, comprising of Northern Ireland Railways, Metro and Ulsterbus, is the all-embracing title for integrated public transport operations in Northern Ireland. Translink operate a fleet of 45 trains, approximately 1400 buses and coaches. The train fleet includes two cross border (Belfast-Dublin) train-sets which entered service in 1997. Irish Rail also run and operates 2 train-sets to the same specification. Cross border Enterprise trains which operate Belfast to Dublin comprise of 4 train-sets, the normal configuration of which is:- 1 Class 201 GM diesel locomotive 1 MK 3 Generator Van 4 Class 9000, De-Dietrich carriages, standard class. 1 Class 9000, De-Dietrich carriage, Catering car 1 Class 9000, De-Dietrich Carriage, 1st Plus 1 Class 9000, De-Dietrich Carriage, DVT including 1st plus compartment These trains have been in passenger service for 16 years and are due a half-life overhaul and refurbishment. This will include system overhaul, interior refurbishment and re-livery. The Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system was manufactured by Stone Iberia and installed at original carriage manufacture by De Dietrich. The last HVAC overhaul were completed approximately 5 years ago. The Translink Group reserve the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.