6614 - Rolling Stock Coupler Systems Overhaul
Call for Competition - Coupler Systems Overhaul Services
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced companies to participate in a tender process for the overhaul of rolling stock automatic and inter-car train coupling systems.
IÉ have a requirement to overhaul in the region of 130 automatic coupling systems between 2017 and 2019; and 340 inter-car coupling systems between 2017 and 2019.
The automatic coupling systems are manufactured by Voith Turbo Scharfenberg GmbH (Part No. Scharfenberg 1.330.204) and are in the region of between 6 to 9 years in passenger service.
The inter-car ‘semi-permanent’ coupling systems are manufactured by Voith Turbo Scharfenberg GmbH (Part No. 2.330.205) and are in the region of between 6 to 9 years in passenger service.
Companies will have a demonstrable record in undertaking mechanical and electrical maintenance on Scharfenberg type automatic train coupling devices and inter-car ‘semi-permanent’ coupling systems.
Companies will also have a fully auditable supply chain for sourcing replacement parts of a safety critical nature.
To participate, companies are required to download and complete a copy of the pre-qualification questionnaire attached to this contract notice.