Auto and Inter Coupler Overhaul

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This procurement seeks specialist engineering services for the overhaul of auto and semi-permanent couplers on Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail (IE) rolling stock. These components are classified as safety-critical by IE's Safety Management System. The contract covers specific coupler types fitted to the Class 2600, Class 2800, and Class 8500 fleets.

The scope includes:

• Overhaul of Auto Couplers:
• Class 2600 Automatic Coupler – Dellner (162401)
• Class 2800 Automatic Coupler – Dellner (162401)
• Class 8500 Automatic Coupler – Dellner (181628)
• Overhaul of Semi-Permanent Couplers:
• Class 2600 Semi-Permanent Coupler – Dellner short coupler (buffer 163246) fitted DC1
• Class 2600 Semi-Permanent Coupler – Dellner short coupler (Stiff 163247) fitted DC2
• Class 2800 Semi-Permanent Coupler – Dellner short coupler (buffer 163246) fitted DC1
• Class 2800 Semi-Permanent Coupler – Dellner short coupler (Stiff 163247) fitted DC2
• Class 8500 Semi-Permanent Coupler – Dellner short coupler (buffer 163246)
• Class 8500 Semi-Permanent Coupler – Dellner short coupler (Stiff 163247)

Estimated Volumes:

• Class 2600 and 2800: An estimated 36-38 auto and semi-permanent couplers to be overhauled over the contract life.
• Class 8500: An estimated 12-13 auto and semi-permanent couplers to be overhauled over the contract life.

Work Locations:

• For Class 2600 & 2800 couplers: Removal and replacement are intended to occur at the CME Limerick wagon works, Roxboro, Limerick, V94 W264.
• For Class 8500 couplers: Removal and replacement are intended to occur at the CME Fairview Dart, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03K6E8.

The project is managed by the Fleet Managers, coordinated by the Heavy Maintenance Manager.

3. Background & buyer context

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail (IE) is procuring overhaul services for auto and inter-couplers on its rolling stock. IE operates in the transport sector as a utility and its procurement is governed by the EU Utilities Directive (2014/25/EU) and associated Irish national legislation. This procurement follows a two-stage process: pre-qualification (PQQ) and tender (ITT). The contract is for specialist engineering services on safety-critical components. The Class 2600 units entered service in 1994, Class 2800 in 2000, and Class 8500 in 2001. The procurement aims to ensure the continued safe and operational status of these key fleet components.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

• Turnover requirement: A minimum average annual turnover of €750,000 (exclusive of VAT) for the last three audited financial year ends. Evidence required via signed auditor's statement and audited accounts.
• Insurance: Not specified for this tender.
• Certifications:
• ISO 9001 (or equivalent internationally recognised standard) is required.
• ISO 14001 (or equivalent) is required.
• ISO 45001 is required.
• EN 15085-2 / ISO 3834 compliance is required.
• Certificates for welding competency to EN 15085-2 / ISO 9606 Welders Qualification Test certificate are required if applicable.
• Past experience: Not specified as a minimum number of projects, but "Relevant Experience" is a key evaluation criterion (70% weighting).
• Personnel: Not specified as minimum roles or experience levels in the PQQ extract.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The award criteria are applied during the tender stage, following pre-qualification. The PQQ outlines the selection criteria for shortlisting. For the tender stage, the award criteria are not detailed in the provided PQQ extract, but the PQQ does specify the scoring methodology for technical and professional ability criteria during the pre-qualification stage.

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