9656 Framework Agreement for the provision of Electrical Services for Low Voltage Equipment

This is a call to competition by Iarnród Éireann to establish a multi­party Framework Agreement for the

9656 Framework Agreement for the provision of Electrical Services for Low Voltage Equipment

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

## Summary Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) is establishing a multi-party framework agreement for low voltage electrical services and equipment installation. The contract supports a major renewals program to modernize traction assets on the DART network and other Irish Rail infrastructure.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of low voltage electrical systems and services (less than 1000V). - Renewal and installation of LV equipment on or near railway lines. - Execution of works via separate "Call Off Contracts" awarded from the framework. - Scope varies by location, covering LV services and equipment across the IÉ network.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and exclusion grounds are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Specific technical qualifications and experience criteria are reserved for pre-qualified companies at the ITT stage. - Bidders must comply with Directive 2014/25/EU legal basis. - Performance location is anywhere in Ireland.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €10,000,000 (excluding VAT). - Maximum framework value: €10,000,000. - Contract duration: 8 years. - Submission deadline: Thu Jun 04 12:00:00 IST 2026. - Framework type: Multi-party, without reopening of competition.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Via e-tenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8021037). - Language: English. - Key documents: Prepare responses according to the Procurement Document; specific ITT details are provided to pre-qualified firms. - Review: Disputes are handled by the High Court of Ireland.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established electrical contractors with railway or heavy infrastructure experience. - Opportunity: Access to a significant, long-term (8-year) pipeline of modernization works on a national network. - Risk: The "Call Off" nature means revenue is not guaranteed; bidders must compete for individual packages post-framework award. - Complexity: Requirements for specific technical qualifications are not fully disclosed in this notice, requiring careful review of the full procurement documents.

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail has 176 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 9 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 360 contract(s) worth around €1,071,596,721.

Recent awarded suppliers include TRIUR Construction Limited, Shay Murtagh Precast, M. Corduff Travel Rossport Ltd, Glenferry Coaches Ltd, Pod-Trak infrastructure.