Public procurement notice: Modification Of A Contract/Concession During Its Term
Published: 2021-01-15
Buyer: Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Country: IE
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 48813000: Passenger information systems

Technical requirements: Iarnród Éireann — Irish Rail (IÉ) procured a fleet of electrical multiple units (EMU) from TokyuCar (Japan) in 2000-2004. This fleet of EMU are classified as the 8500 fleet which comprise of 3 variants (8500, 8510 and 8520). The fleet comprises of 68 carriages permanently coupled in 4 car fixed Formations (i.e. 4 x 8 500; 3 x 8 510 and 10 x 8 520). The fleet operates within the Dublin DART commuter network and is powered by overhead 1500v DC. The fleet of 8500 EMU are based and maintained in Fairview EMU Depot (Eircode D03K6E8). The existing 8500 EMU fleet are fitted with passenger information systems (PIS) equipment supplied by Vemisa (8500 and 8510) and Ikusi (8520). Both systems are now obsolescent and require to be replaced with modern, reliable and best in class systems. The new replacement systems will consistently and reliably provide accurate and timely information; provide good visibility/readability (displays) and deliver good intelligibility (audio). The new PIS equipment will be installed as standalone systems. The core deliverable of the proposed contract will be to supply a best in class system which can be fitted into the existing fleet with minimum interface/modifications required. The hardware supplied will cover the following at a minimum:
The services to be supplied will include system design, integration and will include all equipment necessary to fully integrate it into the existing vehicle and support for safety approvals.
The successful supplier will also be required to install the new PIS system into the first 4 car unit for the purposes of first in class acceptance/type testing.
Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail (IÉ) procured a fleet of electrical multiple units (EMU) from Tokyu Car (Japan) in 2000-2004. This fleet of EMU are classified as the 8500 fleet which comprise of 3 variants (8500, 8510 and 8520). The fleet comprises of 68 carriages permanently coupled in 4 car fixed formations (i.e. 4x8500; 3 x 8510 and 10 x 8520). The fleet operates within the Dublin DART commuter network and is powered by overhead 1500v DC. The fleet of 8500 EMU are based and maintained in Fairview EMU Depot (Eircode D03K6E8). The existing 8500 EMU fleet are fitted with passenger information systems (PIS) equipment supplied by Vemisa (8500 and 8510) and Ikusi (8520). Both systems are now obsolescent and require to be replaced with modern, reliable and best in class systems. The new replacement systems will consistently and reliably provide accurate and timely information; provide good visibility/readability (displays) and deliver good intelligibility(audio). The new PIS equipment will be installed as standalone systems. The core deliverable of the proposed contract will be to supply a best in class system which can be fitted into the existing fleet with minimum interface/modifications required. The hardware supplied will cover the following at a minimum:
The services to be supplied will include system design, integration and will include all equipment necessary to fully integrate it into the existing vehicle and support for safety approvals.
The successful supplier will also be required to install the new PIS system into the first 4 car unit for the purposes of first in class acceptance/type testing.
The successful company's name was not stated in the initial award notice, please state in the award notice the name of the successful company [Ikusi S.L.]



Winner: Central Office of the High Court