The Purchase of an On-Track Machine (OTM) Tamper

Description

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 Tamping Machine. 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 (APOM). Lot 1: 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 Tamping Machine. 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 Tamping Machine must; • Be self-propelled at transit speeds of 100km/h. • Be fitted with a cab at either end of the machine for bi-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 capable of tamping 2 sleepers at a time. • Be compatible with IÉs existing fleet of On-Track machines for emergency rescue purposes. • 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) Specification Enhancements such as Enhanced Tamping Capacity and Enhanced track measurement capabilities may also form part of the contract. Further features may be specified at tender stage and 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 (APOM). Lot 1: 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 Tamping Machine. 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 Tamping Machine must; • Be self-propelled at transit speeds of 100km/h. • Be fitted with a cab at either end of the machine for bi-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 capable of tamping 2 sleepers at a time. • Be compatible with IÉs existing fleet of On-Track machines for emergency rescue purposes. • 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) Specification Enhancements such as Enhanced Tamping Capacity and Enhanced track measurement capabilities may also form part of the contract. Further features may be specified at tender stage and 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 (APOM).