9582 Provision of Preventative Maintenance and Repairs to Mechanical, Fire Security and Gates + Barriers Systems and Services in 4 Lots

Iarnród Éireann is seeking to commence a tender process to appoint up to four contractors for the

9582 Provision of Preventative Maintenance and Repairs to Mechanical, Fire Security and Gates + Barriers Systems and Services in 4 Lots

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

## Summary Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) is procuring preventative maintenance and repair services for mechanical, fire, security, and gates/barriers systems across its network. The contract is split into four lots, with up to four contractors appointed for a six-year duration.

## Scope & Deliverables - Planned preventative maintenance (testing) for existing systems. - Unplanned asset replacement and repairs. - Provision of technical resources for enabling works. - Coverage includes stations, CTC, NTCC, SET, and CME depot facilities.

## Key Requirements - Tenderers must submit tenders for all four lots; maximum of four lots per tenderer. - Compliance with Directive 2014/25/EU (Utilities Directive). - Specific eligibility and exclusion grounds are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Relevant experience in mechanical, fire, security, and barrier systems maintenance is implied by the scope.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €60,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission deadline: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Contract duration: 6 years. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=7914435). - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare tenders for all four lots as required; review the Procurement Document for exclusion grounds and technical specifications.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established facilities management firms with multi-disciplinary capabilities in mechanical, fire, and security systems. - Opportunity: High-value contract (€60m) offers long-term revenue stability and access to critical national infrastructure sites. - Risk: Mandatory requirement to bid for all four lots may strain resources if the bidder lacks expertise in one or more specific areas. - Complexity: The "negotiated with prior call for competition" procedure requires careful preparation to meet all technical and legal criteria.

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