TII525 - Independent Safety Assessor

An Independent Safety Assessor is required as part of the tram vehicle safety approvals process for the

TII525 - Independent Safety Assessor

Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)

## Summary Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) is procuring an Independent Safety Assessor to support the tram vehicle safety approvals process for the new Red Line fleet. This role is a mandatory requirement mandated by the Commission for Railway Regulation.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provide independent safety assessment services for the new Red Line tram fleet. - Ensure compliance with safety approval processes as required by the regulator. - Perform duties primarily located in Dublin, Ireland.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must review the ITT documentation for specific qualifications and experience requirements. - Participation is not reserved; open to all eligible bidders.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €300,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 36 months. - Submission deadline: 27/05/2026 12:00 (IST). - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Language: English. - Key documents: Review the ITT documentation available at the procurement address. - Deadline for additional information requests: 18/05/2026 12:00.

## Bid Considerations - Regulatory Necessity: The role is a mandatory regulatory requirement, suggesting a stable need for qualified specialists. - Specialized Expertise: Success requires specific expertise in railway/tram safety approvals and familiarity with Commission for Railway Regulation standards. - Strict Compliance: Electronic submission is the only accepted method; late bids will be rejected. - Geographic Focus: Performance is based in Dublin, requiring local presence or travel capability.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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