TII522 Electrical Renewals Luas Works (Low Voltage) IMPQQ

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1. At a glance

2. Scope of Work

This procurement seeks to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement for Luas Electrical Renewals and Upgrade Works (Low Voltage) for the Luas Light Rail System. The framework will enable Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to draw down specific works via Call-Off Contracts. The primary objective is to identify and shortlist electrical contractors with proven expertise in Low Voltage (LV) electrical systems within light rail and/or heavy rail infrastructure. This includes design, installation, testing, commissioning, and compliance of railway electrical systems at LV level.

Contractors must demonstrate a strong track record in delivering complex electrical works within live operational railway environments, prioritising safety, quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The scope encompasses the ability to act as, or procure, suitably competent persons for the Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP) and Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS) roles, in accordance with Irish health and safety legislation. Subcontracting these roles or design services is permitted, but the successful Tenderer remains fully responsible for their management and performance.

Key activities under the framework will include:

• Lighting System Replacements/Renewals: Design, procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for tram stops, depots, park-and-rides, and line-wide lighting. This includes decommissioning and safe disposal of existing equipment.
• Earthing & Bonding Replacements/Renewals: Surveys, condition assessments, design, procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of earthing and bonding systems at Luas stops and infrastructure. This includes equipotential bonding and upgrades to stray current installations, ensuring compliance with EN 50122-1 and EN 50119.
• Low Voltage (LV) Power Systems: Design, procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of LV power distribution systems for tram stops, depots, and line-wide equipment. This includes new installations, renewals, or replacements of LV switchboards, distribution boards, protective devices, and cable containment systems, as well as LV fault-finding and rectification in live environments.
• Independent Testing, Commissioning & Compliance Assessments: Pre-commissioning and final commissioning of LV electrical systems, various testing procedures (e.g., injection testing, insulation resistance), voltage drop calculations, power quality assessments, and preparation of test reports, certifications, and safety files.
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) & Backup Systems Renewals: Design, procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of UPS systems within tram stop cubicles and substations, including decommissioning and disposal of existing equipment.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure: Installation and commissioning of EV charging facilities at Luas depots and park-and-ride facilities, including integration with existing LV distribution networks.
• Other Activities: This may include load analysis of LV distribution systems, extension of existing distribution systems, lightning protection systems renewals, onboard tram LV/communications equipment installation, lineside vehicle location and signalling equipment installations, and tram stop equipment electrical works.

All works must comply with IS 10101:2020, EN 50122-1, TII, Luas, and Health & Safety Authority (HSA) regulations.

3. Background & buyer context

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is the state body responsible for the infrastructure of Luas, Dublin's light rail system, which began operations in 2004. TII was formed in 2015 through a merger of the National Roads Authority and the Railway Procurement Agency. Its mandate includes the integrated development and operation of national roads and light rail infrastructure across Ireland. TII is responsible for procuring the maintenance and operation of Luas under assignment from the National Transport Authority (NTA). This procurement process is designed to establish a Multi-Party Framework Agreement to address the ongoing need for electrical renewals and upgrade works (Low Voltage) on the Luas Light Rail System. The framework aims to ensure a qualified pool of contractors is available to undertake these essential works.

4. Eligibility & selection criteria

To be considered for this tender, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Turnover requirement: An average annual turnover of at least €4,000,000 (exclusive of VAT) over the last three audited financial years immediately preceding the submission deadline. Consortium members' turnover can be combined.
• Insurance:
• Employer's Liability: €13,000,000 each and every claim.
• Professional Indemnity: €6,500,000 any one claim (AOC).
• Public Liability: €13,000,000 for each and every claim.
• Insurances must be in place prior to award.
• Certifications:
• An accredited quality management system, including at least ISO 9001 or an equivalent recognised standard.
• An accredited environmental management system, such as ISO 14001 or equivalent.
• An accredited occupational health and safety management system, such as ISO 45001:2018 or equivalent.
• Past experience: A minimum of two reference projects must meet the competency requirements for electrical works in a railway environment. Each reference project must have a minimum value of €250,000.
• Personnel: Not specified for this tender.
• Geographic / facility constraints: Not specified for this tender.

Failure to meet these minimum requirements will result in the tender being eliminated from further consideration.

5. Award criteria & scoring

The award criteria will be detailed at the Tender Stage. However, the Selection Stage focuses on pre-qualification based on compliance with minimum requirements and qualitative criteria. A maximum of five applicants will be shortlisted for the Tender Stage. TII intends to appoint three Tenderers to the multi-party framework. The award will be based on a combination of price and quality, with specific weightings and scoring mechanisms to be detailed in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).

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