Enterprise Train Phase 3. Provision of Body Side Glass

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. 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 Of the 4 train-sets, 3 operate each day with one train-set in maintenance or operational spare. The train service operates at an approximately 2 hourly frequency with a journey time of two hours for the 110 miles covered. As an InterCity train there is a limited number of intermediate stops, 5 being the maximum. 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, re-livery and body side glazing replacement. 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. Once you have selected the action to 'Express Interest' you should view the Buyer Attachments on the left first, then once you have completed your PQQ click on the ‘reply’ link option and follow the instructions.