II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Passenger Information System Upgrade - DART
Reference number:
7317
48813000
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Passenger information system
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.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
48813000
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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