Recent procurements of railway-track inspection services in Ireland
2023-03-08Rail Welding, Repair and Track Inspection Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
This is a call to competition by IE for Rail Welding, Repair and Track Inspection Services. Iarnród Éireann requires a company to provide services in the following;
(1) welding of Rails in situ using the thermit welding process under SoW5 and SmW-F formats or approved equivalent.
(2) Electric Arc Welding Track Repairs; for rail defects such as squats, wheel burns, gauge corner cracking – all personnel to be certified in both manual and automatic flux cored and stick welding for carbon, Manganese, and …
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2022-06-24AsBo Service- placing into service (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
In accordance with RU-SMS-014, the introduction of the B2 cars is deemed to be a ‘Significant’ change and therefore IÉ wishes to appoint an AsBo to undertake an independent assessment of the suitability, correct application and results of the risk management process applied by IÉ to the B2 cars.
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2021-10-27CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF ULTRASONIC RAIL TESTING OPERATIVES (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) is seeking to enter into a long-term fixed price agreement for the supply of operatives experienced in ultrasonic rail testing.
The ultrasonic testing operatives are required to undertake non-destructive testing of rail on the IÉ network.
Between 2 and 4 operatives will be required depending on workload.
The contract will be three years in duration with the option to extend for one additional year as IE’s discretion.
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2021-01-29Qualification System for Asset Inspection Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) invites applications from suitably qualified companies to participate in the pre-qualification process to establish a qualification system for asset inspection services. Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) is seeking suitable expertise to carry out safety critical technical inspections across a number of asset bases, through the engagement of suitably qualified consultants.
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2020-10-05Asset Inspection Services Qualification System (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
This is a call to competition by IE to establish a qualification system for the procurement of asset inspection services – qualification system. The contract the subject of this competition refers to the establishment of a qualification system for 3 years with an option to extend by 1 year at IE’s discretion.
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2019-09-24Long Term Contract for the Provision of Rail Flaw Detection Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann requires the services of a competent contractor to test the rail over its network for defects. The service required involves the provision of trained operators and equipment to scan the rail network to detect both internal and rolling contact surface defects and to provide reports and analysis to Iarnród Éireann.
The existing contract for these services will expire in May 2020.
Iarnród Éireann proposes to pre-qualify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in a tender …
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2018-09-04Track Welding Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann requires a company to provide services in the following:
(1) welding of Rails in situ using the thermit welding process under SoW5 and SmW-F formats or approved equivalent;
(2) Electric Arc Welding Track Repairs; for rail defects such as squats, wheel burns, gauge corner cracking – all personnel to be certified in both manual and automatic flux cored and stick welding for carbon, Manganese, and HP335 rail;
(3) Grinding repair to Plain Rail, switches and crossings in carbon, tri-metal zone …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:GPX Rail Ltd
2018-05-03Supply of Track Welding Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann requires a company to provide services in the following:
(1) welding of Rails in situ using the thermit welding process under SoW5 and SmW-F formats or approved equivalent.
(2) Electric arc welding track repairs; for rail defects such as squats, wheel burns, gauge corner cracking – all personnel to be certified in both manual and automatic flux cored and stick welding for carbon, Manganese, and HP335 rail
(3) Grinding repair to Plain Rail, switches and crossings in carbon, tri-metal zone …
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2018-02-28Operation and Maintenance of On Track Machines (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) (Irish Rail) is the operator of the national railway network of Ireland. IÉ is looking to appoint a suitable service provider to operate and maintain its On Track Machine (OTM) fleet.
Track maintenance operations are carried out on the network using IÉ owned On Track Machines. The OTM fleet is comprised of the following elements:
1) Plain Line and P&C Tampers;
2) Ballast Regulators;
3) Ballast Cleaners;
4) Dynamic Track Stabilizer;
5) Track Recording Vehicle;
6) Inspection Cars;
70 …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Rhomberg Sersa Rail Holding GmbH
2017-10-04Contract for supply of Ultrasonic Rail Testing Operatives (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) is seeking to enter into a long term fixed price agreement for the supply of operatives experienced in ultrasonic rail testing.
The ultrasonic testing operatives are required to undertake non-destructive testing of rail on the IÉ network.
The contract will be 3 years in duration with the option to extend for 1 additional year.
IÉ will also require the ultrasonic testing operatives to undertake the testing of thermit weld and arc weld repairs prior to the hand back of track.
A …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:GPX Rail Limited
2017-07-28Luas Infrastructure Asset Audit (Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII))
TII is a state body that is the infrastructure provider for Luas and its remit is to secure the provision of, or to provide, such light railway and metro infrastructure as may be determined from time to time by the Minister. TII has the responsibility to ensure the infrastructure assets of Luas are receiving appropriate care and are being managed effectively. This procurement process shall result in the appointment of an external independent and expert team to perform condition appraisals of the assets …
View the procurement » Mentioned suppliers:Barry Transportation
2014-09-02Provision of Stress Free Temperature (SFT) Measurement Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnrod Eireann (IE) is seeking expressions of interest from suitable companies to carry out in track, non destructive, non intrusive measurements to determine the Stress Free Temperature (SFT) on continuous welded rail (CWR) track sections at selected locations on the IE network.
The method of measurement must provide high output with accurate results. The method of measurement and proposed equipment must be beyond the trial stage and have been successfully used on other EU railways. The proposed …
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2014-07-12CCE5129 - Rail Welding, Grinding and Point Care Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnrod Eireann requires companies to provide personnel skilled in the following
(1)
welding of rails in situ, using the Aluminothermic welding process, under Sm W-F format or approved equivalent.
(2)
Electric Arc Welding Repairs, squats, wheel burns,
guage corner cracking - personnel to be certified in both manual and automatic
flux cored and stick welding for carbon and manganese steel.
(3)
Grinding repair to plain Rail,switches and crossings in carbon, TMZ and manganese steel.
(4)Competent in use of …
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2014-03-28CCE5132 - Ultrasonic Rail Flaw Detection Services (Iarnrod Eireann-Irish Rail)
Iarnród Éireann wishes to seek expressions of interest for the provision of Ultrasonic Rail-Flaw Detection Services and Eddy Current Testing, to detect both internal and rolling contact surface defects, using ultrasonic/eddy current equipment. This equipment will be mounted on a rail vehicle, which can be self propelled or Loco Hauled. Please note the track gauge in Ireland is 1602 mm.
The services involve the provision of equipment, vehicles, trained operators to test the rail network over two separate …
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