Railway construction works

Iarnrod Eireann–Irish Rail

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting entity: Dublin/Cork Track Renewal - Construction Works. The Dublin/Cork Track Renewal Project consists of the renewal of the track infrastructure predominantly made up of formation rehabilitation, ballast replacement and rail and sleeper relaying. The objective is to provide safe, reliable and high quality track infrastructure on the route with a maximisation of design speeds (160 km/hr) and alignment improvements where possible. The route is 165.5 miles in length, is non-electrified and double track continuous welded rail. Signalling system renewal does not form a part of the works. The line carries both commuter and inter-city rail passenger services. Works will be carried out with a minimisation of impact on passenger services. Iarnród Éireann is seeking expressions of interest from qualified bodies to assist in the execution of the works associated with the renewal of the track infrastructure on this line. For the purpose of the renewal works, the line has been divided into 15 route sections (Lots). The possession regimes will vary on these route sections, from night possessions only (longer at weekend) in the commuter areas to continuous possessions on one line in the areas that have minimal commuter traffic. Works are to be carried out using high output systems which represent best international practices for execution of this type of work and which are optimal for the track possessions available. It is envisaged that works packages for different groups of route sections will be tendered separately depending on the track possessions available and the systems of work best suited to these. This notice covers Work Package 1 which includes Lots 3, 4 & 5. Provision of track finishing machines (DTS, tamping, regulating etc) may be provided for the contractor to operate under this contract or will be provided as supports under separate contractual arrangement. Further information and additional documentation relating to this notice may be available on the eTenders Web Site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=68465.

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2008-08-05. The procurement was published on 2008-07-09.

• • Iarnrod Eireann–Irish Rail

• • Railway construction works › Intercity railway works › Track construction works

• • Éire/Ireland