Supply of New Wagon Fleet

Description

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of a new fleet of “type approved” wagons through a Framework Agreement for up to 400 wagons over a 10-year term. IÉ anticipates the initial 1st Call-Off Order will be for approx. 150 - 200 wagons wagons, the breakdown of which will be decided closer to the time of ordering. IÉ is considering operating new wagon fleets at higher speeds & incorporating more efficient & safer technologies e.g., two pipe air brakes, disc brakes , latch couplers with integral buffing capability and brake connections Lot 1: This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of a new fleet of “type approved” wagons through a Framework Agreement for up to 400 wagons over a 10-year term. IÉ anticipates the initial order will be for approx. 200 wagons wagons including a sub-fleet of up to 30 ore wagons. IÉ is considering operating new wagon fleets at higher speeds & incorporating more efficient & safer technologies e.g., two pipe air brakes, disc brakes , latch / buckeye couplers with integral buffing capability