This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of a Design and Build Electrification Contractor by way of a single supplier Framework Agreement, one Contractor will be the sole supplier. DART+ is a transformative programme of projects that aims to modernise and improve existing rail services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The DART network will increase from 50 kilometres to 150 kilometres transforming commuter train travel in the Greater Dublin Area. It will provide a sustainable, electrified, reliable and more frequent rail service improving capacity in all rail corridors serving Dublin, bringing DART travel with all its benefits to new and existing communities. The provision of a new electrified fleet will improve capacity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This framework shall include the detailed design, installation, testing and commissioning (as appropriate) of the following: Installation of new OHLE equipment (1500V DC), masts and associated cabling to connect into traction substations, lineside feeds Associated civil works to facilitate connections, masts and lineside feeds Electrification (traction power), construction and fit out of 25 No. 38kV substations and compound, and electricity supply interface New SCADA system. Further information in relation to the framework can be found in the Memorandum of Information and PQQ. IE will be using the E Tenders portal to manage this procurement exercise, and no other method of submission will be accepted. Note a Periodic Indicative Notice was previously published on 20/12/24 reference OJ S 248/2024 regarding this opportunity.

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9164 Single Supplier Framework Agreement for Design and Build Electrification Contractor for DART+.
This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of a Design and Build Electrification Contractor by way of a single supplier Framework Agreement, one Contractor will be the sole supplier. DART+ is a transformative programme of projects that aims to modernise and improve existing rail services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The DART network will increase from 50 kilometres to 150 kilometres transforming commuter train travel in the Greater Dublin Area. It will provide a sustainable, electrified, reliable and more frequent rail service improving capacity in all rail corridors serving Dublin, bringing DART travel with all its benefits to new and existing communities. The provision of a new electrified fleet will improve capacity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This framework shall include the detailed design, installation, testing and commissioning (as appropriate) of the following: Installation of new OHLE equipment (1500V DC), masts and associated cabling to connect into traction substations, lineside feeds Associated civil works to facilitate connections, masts and lineside feeds Electrification (traction power), construction and fit out of 25 No. 38kV substations and compound, and electricity supply interface New SCADA system. Further information in relation to the framework can be found in the Memorandum of Information and PQQ. IE will be using the E Tenders portal to manage this procurement exercise, and no other method of submission will be accepted. Note a Periodic Indicative Notice was previously published on 20/12/24 reference OJ S 248/2024 regarding this opportunity.