Passenger Information System - 29000 DMU Fleet

Tender description

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of ‘Passenger Information System – 29000 DMU Fleet’ (the “Contract”). Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) currently operate and maintain the Class 29000 DMU fleet of 29 four-car Units. This fleet operates a commuter service. The fleet is fitted with an IKUSI (Spain) Passenger Information System (PIS) which is now life expired. The new PIS will have remote access capability to allow live updating of timetables and transmission of emergency messages, as well as remote diagnostics to aid failure identification and maintenance. The new system will be required to integrate onto the trains and their existing onboard systems to ensure seamless operation. The system will be integrated with electrical and electronic systems, and application of correct coverage and sight lines of displays. The contract will include the design , supply, installation, commissioning, technical and repair support service. Lot 1: This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of ‘Passenger Information System – 29000 DMU Fleet’ (the “Contract”). Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) currently operate and maintain the Class 29000 DMU fleet of 29 four-car Units. This fleet operates a commuter service. They were supplied by CAF and went into service from early 2003 to mid-2005. The fleet is fitted with an IKUSI (Spain) Passenger Information System (PIS) which is now life expired. This system is an audio and visual communication system which predominantly delivers automated safety and destination information to passengers. Speakers ,displays and passenger communication devices are positioned throughout each carriage. External displays are fitted to on the sides of each carriage, as well as front destination displays on each end of a four-car Unit. Automatic messages are driven via onboard computer and positioning systems. Manual driver communication is also possible over the Public Address system. The new PIS will have remote access capability to allow live updating of timetables and transmission of emergency messages, as well as remote diagnostics to aid failure identification and maintenance. The new system will be required to integrate onto the trains and their existing onboard systems to ensure seamless operation. All relevant railway standards will be applied including TSI-PRM – Technical Specification Interoperability – Persons with Disabilities and Reduced Mobility. The system will be integrated with electrical and electronic systems, and application of correct coverage and sight lines of displays. The contract will include the design , supply, installation, commissioning, technical and repair support service. Lot 1: This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of ‘Passenger Information System – 29000 DMU Fleet’ (the “Contract”). Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) currently operate and maintain the Class 29000 DMU fleet of 29 four-car Units. This fleet operates a commuter service. They were supplied by CAF and went into service from early 2003 to mid-2005. The fleet is fitted with an IKUSI (Spain) Passenger Information System (PIS) which is now life expired. This system is an audio and visual communication system which predominantly delivers automated safety and destination information to passengers. Speakers ,displays and passenger communication devices are positioned throughout each carriage. External displays are fitted to on the sides of each carriage, as well as front destination displays on each end of a four-car Unit. Automatic messages are driven via onboard computer and positioning systems. Manual driver communication is also possible over the Public Address system. The new PIS will have remote access capability to allow live updating of timetables and transmission of emergency messages, as well as remote diagnostics to aid failure identification and maintenance. The new system will be required to integrate onto the trains and their existing onboard systems to ensure seamless operation. All relevant railway standards will be applied including TSI-PRM – Technical Specification Interoperability – Persons with Disabilities and Reduced Mobility. The system will be integrated with electrical and electronic systems, and application of correct coverage and sight lines of displays. The contract will include the design , supply, installation, commissioning, technical and repair support service.