This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an on-track ballast regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to on track machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an on-track ballast regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A pre-qualification questionnaire is available to download and must be completed in full.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2020-06-29.
The procurement was published on 2020-05-22.
Suppliers
The following suppliers are mentioned in award decisions or other procurement documents:
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Supply and Delivery of an On-Track Railway Ballast Regulator
7512
Products/services: Railway maintenance or service vehicles📦
Short description:
“This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an on-track ballast regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to on track machines,...”
Short description
This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an on-track ballast regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to on track machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an on-track ballast regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A pre-qualification questionnaire is available to download and must be completed in full.
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Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 40 000 000 💰
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Additional products/services: Railway maintenance or service vehicles📦
Place of performance: Éire/Ireland🏙️
Description of the procurement:
“This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an on-track ballast regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to on track machines,...”
Description of the procurement
This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an on-track ballast regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to on track machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an on-track ballast regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The ballast regulator must:
• be self-propelled at transit speeds of 100 km/h;
• be fitted with a cab at either end of the machine for bio-directional movement (driven from both cabs);
• be capable of working on IE’s Infrastructure Permanent Way Gauge for On-Track Machines with a track gauge of 1 600 mm;
• be supplied with shoulder ploughs, centre ploughs, brush boxes, rail fastening brushes, conveying systems and hoppers;
• be fitted with a dust suppression system;
• be supplied with a ballast profile measurement recording system;
• be capable of hauling or propelling other on-track machines;
• be designed, manufactured, tested and delivered in accordance with EN 14033-1, EN 14033-2 and EN14033-3 and all related standards;
• be a CE marked vehicle complete with a declaration of conformity with all applicable directives;
• comply with all relevant Technical Standards for Interoperability (TSI’s).
Options such as obstacle avoidance systems, additional front plough, additional ballast brush, ballast compacting/stabilising systems, GPS monitoring system may also form part of the contract.
Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A pre-qualification questionnaire is available to download and must be completed in full.
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Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
Scope of the procurement
Estimated total value excluding VAT: EUR 40 000 000 💰
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Description
Duration: 36
Information about variants
Variants will be accepted ✅ Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“Options such as;
Obstacle avoidance systems, additional front plough, additional ballast brush, ballast compacting/stabilising systems and GPS monitoring...”
Description of options
Options such as;
Obstacle avoidance systems, additional front plough, additional ballast brush, ballast compacting/stabilising systems and GPS monitoring system may also form part of the contract.
Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered.
Legal, economic, financial and technical information Conditions for participation
List and brief description of conditions:
“For full details, please download a copy of the attached pre-qualification questionnaire.” Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
“The economic and financial capacity of the entity must be established to the satisfaction of IE.
Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire...”
List and brief description of selection criteria
The economic and financial capacity of the entity must be established to the satisfaction of IE.
Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire (attached) which seeks company details; information on similar contracts undertaken with value, dates, locations and contact names for reference etc; applicants may be requested to provide supporting information such as balance sheets for the past 3 financial years.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached pre-qualification questionnaire.
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List and brief description of selection criteria:
“The technical competence of the entity, its employees and processes must be established to the satisfaction of IE. Applicants will be invited to complete a...”
List and brief description of selection criteria
The technical competence of the entity, its employees and processes must be established to the satisfaction of IE. Applicants will be invited to complete a questionnaire which seeks company details to establish the entity’s technical capacity.
For full details, please download a copy of the attached pre-qualification questionnaire.
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Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
“A grouping if successful must be prepared to contract as a single entity, or alternatively at Iarnród Éireann's discretion, each member of the group will be...”
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
A grouping if successful must be prepared to contract as a single entity, or alternatively at Iarnród Éireann's discretion, each member of the group will be required to execute the contract and have joint and several liability.
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Contract performance conditions:
“For full details, please download a copy of the attached pre-qualification questionnaire.”
Procedure Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2019/S 088-212027
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2020-06-29
12:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Complementary information Review body
Name: Central Office of the High Court
Postal address: Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 N972
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886511📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Fax: +353 18886125 📠
URL: http://www.courts.ie🌏 Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Name: Central Office of the High Court
Postal address: Four Courts
Postal town: Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 N972
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886511📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Fax: +353 18886125 📠
URL: http://www.courts.ie🌏
Source: OJS 2020/S 102-246956 (2020-05-22)
Additional information (2020-05-28) Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Supply and Delivery of an On-track Railway Ballast Regulator
7512
Short description:
“This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-track ballast regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to on-track machines,...”
Short description
This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-track ballast regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to on-track machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an on-track ballast regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and commission for railway regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A pre-qualification questionnaire is available to download and must be completed in full.
Complementary information Original notice reference
Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 102-246956
Changes Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number: II.2.6)
Place of text to be modified: Estimated value
Old value
Text: Estimated value
An estimated value of value excluding VAT: EUR 40 000 000.00.
New value
Text: Estimated value
An estimated value of value excluding VAT: EUR 4 000 000.00.
Source: OJS 2020/S 105-255071 (2020-05-28)
Contract award notice (2021-12-14) Contracting authority Name and addresses
Postal address: Procurement Dept, Engineering & New Works Building,
Postal town: Inchicore
Postal code: Dublin 8
Object Scope of the procurement
Title: Supply & Delivery of an On-Track Railway Ballast Regulator
7512
Short description:
“This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines,...”
Short description
This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AND MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL.
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Description of the procurement:
“This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines,...”
Description of the procurement
This is a call to competition by IE for the supply and delivery of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
As part of IE’s strategy with regard to On Track Machines, it is now proposed to commence the pre-qualification process to identify a number of suitably qualified candidates to participate in the tender for the supply of an On-Track Ballast Regulator.
The contract will also include for the necessary training in the operation and maintenance of the machine to In-house IE staff and external contracting personnel.
The Ballast regulator must;
• be self-propelled at transit speeds of 100km/h.
• be fitted with a cab at either end of the machine for bio-directional movement (driven from both cabs).
• be capable of working on IE’s Infrastructure Permanent Way Gauge for On-Track Machines with a track gauge of 1600mm.
• be supplied with shoulder ploughs, centre ploughs, brush boxes, rail fastening brushes, conveying systems and hoppers.
• be fitted with a dust suppression system.
• be supplied with a ballast profile measurement recording system.
• be capable of hauling or propelling other On-Track machines.
• be designed, manufactured, tested and delivered in accordance with EN 14033-1, EN 14033-2 and EN14033-3 and all related standards.
• be a CE marked vehicle complete with a declaration of conformity with all applicable directives.
• comply with all relevant Technical Standards for Interoperability (TSI’s)
Options such as Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Additional Front Plough, Additional Ballast Brush, Ballast Compacting/Stabilising Systems, GPS Monitoring System may also form part of the contract.
Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered.
The winning contractor will be required to participate and co-operate with IE’s safety validation process and Commission for Railway Regulation approval (CRR) for introducing new equipment on to IE’s Network.
A PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD AND MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL.
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Quality criterion (name): Specification of the proposed On-Track Ballast Regulator
Quality criterion (weighting): Pass/Fail
Quality criterion (name): Specification Enhancements
Quality criterion (weighting): 20%
Quality criterion (name): Delivery Programme
Quality criterion (weighting): 10%
Cost criterion (name): Total Cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 70%
Information about options
Description of options:
“Options such as ;
Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Additional Front Plough, Additional Ballast Brush, Ballast Compacting/Stabilising Systems and GPS Monitoring...”
Description of options
Options such as ;
Obstacle Avoidance Systems, Additional Front Plough, Additional Ballast Brush, Ballast Compacting/Stabilising Systems and GPS Monitoring System may also form part of the contract.
Other innovations or enhancements may also be considered.
Procedure Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2020/S 102-246956
Award of contract
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Contract Number: 1
Title: Supply & Delivery of an On-Track Railway Ballast Regulator
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2021-12-03 📅
Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators ✅ Name and address of the contractor
Name: SYSTEM 7 RAIL TECHNOLOGY GmbH (Lead member of the System 7 Consortium),
National registration number: 482781y
Postal address: Lainzer Straße 16/5
Postal town: Wien
Postal code: 1130
Country: Austria 🇦🇹
E-mail: office@s7-rail.com📧
Region: Österreich 🏙️
URL: https://www.s7-rail.com🌏
The contractor is an SME ✅
Name: SYSTEM 7 GROUP GmbH
National registration number: 444666x
Name: SYSTEM 7 METAL TECHNOLOGY GmbH
National registration number: 373256g
Postal address: Gewerbegebiet Süd 10
Postal town: Laakirchen, Oberösterreich
Postal code: 4664
Name: SYSTEM 7 RAIL SUPPORT GmbH
National registration number: 388499y
Name: STMG GmbH (historic name) -new name: SYSTEM 7 BALLAST REGULATOR GmbH
National registration number: 522827p
Source: OJS 2021/S 245-648107 (2021-12-14)