Contract award notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 17/12/2020

External Reference: 2020-225543

TED Reference: 2020/S 249-622375

Contract award notice - utilities

Contract award notice – utilities

Results of the procurement procedure

Supplies

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
IE 4812851 O
Connolly Station,
Dublin
Dublin
IE
Contact person: Gary Mander
Telephone: +353 17034870
Fax: +353 18860567
Internet address(es):
I.6)

Main activity

Railway services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Passenger Information System Upgrade - DART
Reference number:  7317
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48813000  -  Passenger information system
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail (IÉ) procured a fleet of electrical multiple units (EMU) from Tokyu Car (Japan) in 2000-2004. This fleet of EMU are classified as the 8500 fleet which comprise of 3 variants (8500, 8510 and 8520).
The fleet comprises of 68 carriages permanently coupled in 4 car fixed formations (i.e. 4 x 8500; 3 x 8510 and 10 x 8520).
The fleet operates within the Dublin DART commuter network and is powered by overhead 1500v DC.
The fleet of 8500 EMU are based and maintained in Fairview EMU Depot (Eircode D03 K6E8).
The existing 8500 EMU fleet are fitted with passenger information systems (PIS) equipment supplied by Vemisa (8500 and 8510) and Ikusi (8520). Both systems are now obsolescent and require to be replaced with modern, reliable and best in class systems.
The new replacement systems will consistently and reliably provide accurate and timely information; provide good visibility/readability (displays) and deliver good intelligibility (audio).
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

48813000  -  Passenger information system
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
Inchicore, Dublin 8
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail (IÉ) procured a fleet of electrical multiple units (EMU) from Tokyu Car (Japan) in 2000-2004. This fleet of EMU are classified as the 8500 fleet which comprise of 3 variants (8500, 8510 and 8520).
The fleet comprises of 68 carriages permanently coupled in 4 car fixed formations (i.e. 4 x 8500; 3 x 8510 and 10 x 8520).
The fleet operates within the Dublin DART commuter network and is powered by overhead 1500v DC.
The fleet of 8500 EMU are based and maintained in Fairview EMU Depot (Eircode D03 K6E8).
The existing 8500 EMU fleet are fitted with passenger information systems (PIS) equipment supplied by Vemisa (8500 and 8510) and Ikusi (8520). Both systems are now obsolescent and require to be replaced with modern, reliable and best in class systems.
The new replacement systems will consistently and reliably provide accurate and timely information; provide good visibility/readability (displays) and deliver good intelligibility (audio).
The new PIS equipment will be installed as standalone systems.
The core deliverable of the proposed contract will be to supply a best in class system which can be fitted into the existing fleet with minimum interface/modifications required.
The hardware supplied will cover the following at a minimum;
i. Front Exterior Destination Displays on each driver cab unit;
ii. Internal Displays in each end of the saloon;
iii. Exterior Side Displays on each carriage unit;
iv. Human Machine Interface (HMI) Display on each cab;
v. Automated Pre-recorded Announcements;
vi. Public Address (PA) System;
vii. Database/ Route Editor with a Route Simulator Software;
viii. Remote access to the PIS central unit on the train.
The new PIS equipment will be required for all 17 units.
The services to be supplied will include system design, integration and will include all equipment necessary to fully integrate it into the existing vehicle and support for safety approvals.
The successful supplier will also be required to install the new PIS system into the first 4 car unit for the purposes of first in class acceptance/type testing.
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: yes
Description of options:
There will be a number of costed options relating to both enhanced functionality and installation of equipment on all units in the 8500 fleet.
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 049-117118

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Passenger Information System Upgrade - DART

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/12/2020
V.2.5)

Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT:  984188.00  EUR
Proportion:  40 %
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:  
Installation and commissioning of the system to the DART Fleet

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central Office of the High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
D07 N972
IE
Telephone: +353 18886511
Fax: +353 18886125
Internet address: http://www.courts.ie