Periodic Indicative Notice used for information only, relating to DART+ Programme Procurements

This is a Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) regarding the possibility of upcoming tenders, by Iarnród Éireann -Irish Rail (IÉ), for the establishment of Qualification Systems and contract opportunities, in connection with the DART+ Programme. THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. DART+ is a transformative programme of projects that aims …

CPV: 31682400 Equipo eléctrico aéreo, 34632100 Señalización mecánica, 34632200 Equipo eléctrico de señalización para vías férreas, 34946000 Materiales y suministros para la construcción de vías férreas, 34947000 Traviesas y partes de traviesas, 44211100 Edificios prefabricados modulares, 45000000 Trabajos de construcción, 45100000 Trabajos de preparación del terreno, 45111213 Trabajos de limpieza del terreno, 45110000 Trabajos de demolición de inmuebles y movimiento de tierras, 45111000 Trabajos de demolición, explanación y limpieza del terreno, 45111100 Trabajos de demolición, 45111200 Trabajos de explanación y limpieza del terreno, 45111210 Trabajos de voladura y consiguiente retirada de rocas, 45111220 Trabajos de desbrozo, 45111230 Trabajos de estabilización del terreno, 45111240 Trabajos de drenaje del terreno, 45111250 Trabajos de estudio del suelo, 45111291 Trabajos de ordenación del terreno, 45111300 Trabajos de desmantelamiento, 45112000 Trabajos de excavación y movimiento de tierras, 45112100 Trabajos de excavación de zanjas, 45112200 Trabajos de desmonte de suelos, 45112210 Trabajos de levantamiento de las capas superficiales, 45112300 Trabajos de relleno y recuperación del suelo, 45112310 Trabajos de relleno, 45112340 Trabajos de descontaminación de suelos, 45112350 Aprovechamiento de tierras estériles, 45112360 Trabajos de rehabilitación del suelo, 45112400 Trabajos de excavación, 45112450 Obras de excavación en yacimientos arqueológicos, 45112500 Trabajos de movimiento de tierras, 45112600 Corte y relleno, 45112700 Trabajos de paisajismo, 45112710 Trabajos de paisajismo en zonas verdes, 45113000 Trabajos a pie de obra, 45120000 Trabajos de perforación y sondeo, 45121000 Trabajos de perforación, 45122000 Trabajos de sondeo, 45200000 Trabajos generales de construcción de inmuebles y obras de ingeniería civil, 45210000 Trabajos de construcción de inmuebles, 45342000 Instalación de barandillas, 45213000 Trabajos de construcción de locales comerciales, almacenes y edificios industriales, edificios relacionados con el transporte, 45213300 Edificios relacionados con el transporte, 45213315 Trabajos de construcción de marquesinas de paradas de autobús, 45213320 Trabajos de construcción de edificios relacionados con el transporte ferroviario, 45213321 Trabajos de construcción de estaciones de ferrocarril, 45213322 Trabajos de construcción de edificios de terminales ferroviarias, 45233141 Trabajos de mantenimiento de carreteras, 45233142 Trabajos de reparación de carreteras, 45221000 Trabajos de construcción de puentes y túneles, pozos y pasos subterráneos, 45221100 Trabajos de construcción para puentes, 45221110 Trabajos de construcción de puentes, 45221111 Trabajos de construcción de puentes de carretera, 45221112 Trabajos de construcción de puentes de ferrocarril, 45221122 Trabajos de construcción de viaductos de ferrocarril, 45221220 Alcantarillas, 45221242 Trabajos de construcción de túneles de ferrocarril, 45221248 Trabajos de construcción de revestimientos para túneles, 45222000 Trabajos de construcción de obras de ingeniería, excepto puentes, túneles, pozos y pasos subterráneos, 45230000 Trabajos de construcción de tuberías, líneas de comunicación y líneas de conducción eléctrica, de autopistas, carreteras, aeródromos y vías férreas; trabajos de explanación, 45233125 Trabajos de construcción de intersecciones de carreteras, 45232450 Trabajos de construcción de sistemas de desagüe, 45232451 Trabajos de drenaje y de superficie, 45232452 Trabajos de desagüe, 45233000 Trabajos de construcción, cimentación y pavimentación de autopistas y carreteras, 45233100 Trabajos de construcción de autopistas y carreteras, 45233120 Trabajos de construcción de carreteras, 45233140 Obras viales, 45233220 Trabajos de pavimentación de carreteras, 45234100 Trabajos de construcción ferroviaria, 45234111 Trabajos de construcción de ferrocarriles urbanos, 45234112 Trabajos de construcción de depósitos ferroviarios, 45234113 Demolición de vías, 45234114 Trabajos de construcción de terraplenes ferroviarios, 45234115 Trabajos de señalización ferroviaria, 45234116 Trabajos de construcción de vías férreas, 45234120 Obras en vías férreas urbanas, 45234123 Obras en la red de ferrocarriles parcialmente subterráneos, 45234125 Estación de ferrocarril subterráneo, 45234129 Trabajos de construcción de vías férreas urbanas, 45234130 Trabajos de construcción de balastado, 45234140 Trabajos de construcción de pasos a nivel, 45234170 Trabajos de construcción de subestaciones ferroviarias, 45234180 Trabajos de construcción para talleres ferroviarios, 45234181 Trabajos de construcción para cabinas de seccionamiento de vías férreas, 45246400 Obras de protección contra inundaciones, 45262211 Instalación de pilotes, 45311000 Trabajos de instalación de cableado y accesorios eléctricos, 45315400 Instalaciones de alta tensión, 45315500 Instalaciones de media tensión, 45315600 Instalaciones de baja tensión, 45316200 Instalación de equipo de señalización, 45316210 Instalación de equipo de control del tráfico, 45317100 Trabajos de instalación eléctrica de equipos de bombeo, 45341000 Instalación de pasamanos, 45340000 Trabajos de instalación de barandillas, pasamanos y dispositivos de seguridad, 48140000 Paquetes de software de control del tráfico ferroviario, 50220000 Servicios de reparación, mantenimiento y servicios asociados relacionados con vías férreas y otros equipos, 63711100 Servicios de monitorización de trenes, 71320000 Servicios de diseño técnico, 72212140 Servicios de desarrollo de software de control del tráfico ferroviario, 90742200 Servicios de protección contra la contaminación acústica, 90742300 Servicios de seguimiento de la contaminación acústica
Lugar de ejecución:
Periodic Indicative Notice used for information only, relating to DART+ Programme Procurements
Organismo adjudicador:
Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Número de premio:

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Legal type of the buyer : Entity with special or exclusive rights
Activity of the contracting entity : Railway services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Periodic Indicative Notice used for information only, relating to DART+ Programme Procurements
Description : This is a Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN) regarding the possibility of upcoming tenders, by Iarnród Éireann -Irish Rail (IÉ), for the establishment of Qualification Systems and contract opportunities, in connection with the DART+ Programme. THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. DART+ is a transformative programme of projects that aims to modernise and improve existing rail services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The DART+ Programme consists of five infrastructure projects and another project relating to the procurement of new DART+ fleet. 1. DART+ West: Maynooth and M3 Parkway to the City Centre 2. DART+ South West: Hazelhatch & Celbridge to the City Centre 3. DART+ Coastal North: Drogheda to the City Centre 4. DART+ Coastal South: Greystones to the City Centre 5. DART+ Depots Further information on the project can be found at the DART+ website, www.dartplus.ie A supplementary brochure with further information supporting the PIN is available at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/pmc/viewPmc.do?resourceId=4767633 The purpose of this notice is to indicate IÉs intent to establish individual Qualification Systems, via a pre-qualification process, for each of the following areas: Signalling & Telecoms; Electrification; Civil & Structural Works; Permanent Way; Enabling Works. These qualification systems will be used for design and build contracts for each of the projects within the DART+ Programme subsequently awarded via further competitions (issuance of ITT). IÉ also intends to issue standalone DART+ specific contracts, single appointment of a Main Contractor via a Negotiated Process (PQQ and ITT) for: Connolly Station; DART+ Depot; Spencer Dock Station. Appropriate associated maintenance contracts may also be awarded. IÉ have previously carried out market engagement for the DART+ programme, refer to PIN reference OJ S 146/2023 01/08/2023 27/7/23.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 44211100 Modular and portable buildings
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34632100 Mechanical signalling
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34632200 Electrical signalling equipment for railways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 63711100 Train monitoring services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45316210 Installation of traffic monitoring equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111240 Ground-drainage work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111250 Ground investigation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111291 Site-development work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111300 Dismantling works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112000 Excavating and earthmoving work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112100 Trench-digging work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112200 Soil-stripping work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112210 Topsoil-stripping work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112300 Infill and land-reclamation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112310 Infill work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45100000 Site preparation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112340 Soil-decontamination work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112350 Reclamation of waste land
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112360 Land rehabilitation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112400 Excavating work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112450 Excavation work at archaeological sites
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112500 Earthmoving work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112600 Cut and fill
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112700 Landscaping work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112710 Landscaping work for green areas
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45113000 Siteworks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45110000 Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45120000 Test drilling and boring work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45121000 Test drilling work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45122000 Test boring work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45210000 Building construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45213000 Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45213300 Buildings associated with transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45213315 Bus-stop shelter construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45213320 Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45213321 Railway station construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111000 Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45213322 Rail terminal building construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221100 Construction work for bridges
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221110 Bridge construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221112 Railway bridge construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221122 Railway viaduct construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221220 Culverts
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221242 Railway tunnel construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221248 Tunnel linings construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45230000 Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45232450 Drainage construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111100 Demolition work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45232451 Drainage and surface works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45232452 Drainage works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234100 Railway construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234112 Railway depot construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234113 Demolition of tracks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234114 Railway embankment construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234116 Track construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234120 Urban railway works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234123 Partially underground railway works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234129 Urban railway track construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111200 Site preparation and clearance work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234130 Ballast construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234140 Level crossing construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234180 Construction work for railways workshop
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234181 Construction work for rail track sectioning cabins
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45262211 Pile driving
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234115 Railway signalling works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45340000 Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45341000 Erection of railings
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45342000 Erection of fencing
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45316200 Installation of signalling equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111210 Blasting and associated rock-removal work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221000 Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234111 City railway construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45222000 Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234125 Underground railway station
Additional classification ( cpv ): 48140000 Railway traffic control software package
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72212140 Railway traffic control software development services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 50220000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71320000 Engineering design services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31682400 Overhead electrical equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45311000 Electrical wiring and fitting work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111213 Site-clearance work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45317100 Electrical installation work of pumping equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45315400 High voltage installation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45315500 Medium-voltage installation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45315600 Low-voltage installation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234170 Locomotive-substations construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234129 Urban railway track construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34946000 Railway-track construction materials and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34947000 Sleepers and parts of sleepers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45221111 Road bridge construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233100 Construction work for highways, roads
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111220 Scrub-removal work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233000 Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233120 Road construction works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233125 Road junction construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233140 Roadworks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233141 Road-maintenance works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233142 Road-repair works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233220 Surface work for roads
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45246400 Flood-prevention works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90742200 Noise pollution protection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90742300 Noise pollution monitoring services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111230 Ground-stabilisation work

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 200 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : DART+ procurement activity will be procured in accordance with the European Union (Award of Contracts by Utility Undertakings) Regulations 2016 (SI 286/2016) (Utilities Regulations). The form of contract to be used will be communicated at point of tender.
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

3. Part

3.1 Part technical ID : PAR-0001

Title : Planning: DART+ Programme Qualification Systems
Description : THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. It is the intention of IÉ to establish Qualification Systems and Standalone contracts. The anticipated scope and value of each procurement is outlined below. Signalling & Telecoms Qualification System estimated value €300,000,000.00 excl. VAT, with contract values ranging from €40,000,000.00 to €150,000,000.00 excl. VAT and includes but is not limited to: Computer Based Interlocking for the DART+ areas and associated interfaces New signalling system to facilitate increased capacity Implementation of European Train Control Systems (ETCS) Level 1 New copper and fibre telecommunications networks for signalling, electrification and connectivity to SCADA systems New low voltage (LV 650v) infrastructure Associated lineside equipment to facilitate new signalling and telecommunications requirements Associated civil works e.g. signal foundations, equipment bases, cable management system etc. Electrification Package Qualification System estimated value €550,000,000, with contract values ranging from €120,000,000.00 to €245,000,000.00 excl. VAT and includes but is not limited to: Installation of new OHLE equipment (1500V DC), masts and associated cabling to connect into traction substations, and 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 Civils & Structural Package Qualification System estimated value €600,000,000.00, with contract values ranging from €74,000,000.00 to €230,000,000.00 excl. VAT and includes but is not limited to: Bridge, platform and station reconstructions / modifications Earth retaining and embankment works Closure of level crossings, provision of replacement access infrastructure (road bridges and/or pedestrian and cycle bridges) and road reconfiguration as applicable Interventions including track related works and bridge modifications Modification at Heuston Yard to create a DART+ train station including construction of a canopy structure and access ramps Potential construction of additional train stations (requirement currently under review) Construction and programme management services under consideration However, further disaggregation of the civils & structures packages, may be determined, leading to smaller individual contract values ranging from €5,000,000 to €20,000,000. Permanent Way Package Qualification System estimated value €200,000,000.00, with contract values ranging from €15,000,000.00 to €130,000,000.00 excl. VAT and includes but is not limited to: Four-tracking from Parkwest to Heuston station and associated civil works Interventions including track lowering, track realignment and track drainage Installation of turnouts/points and crossovers Enabling Works Qualification System estimated value €150,000,000.00, with contract values ranging from €15,000,000.00 to is €40,000,000.00 excl. VAT and includes but is not limited to: Utility diversions; route clearance works, diversion / relocation of existing cables and containment infrastructure and fencing Minor civils works including site clearance However, further disaggregation of the enabling works packages, may be determined, leading to smaller individual contract values ranging from €1,000,000 to €5,000,000. DART+ Depot Package (subject to planning approval), estimate value €250,000,000.00 excl. VAT and includes but is not limited to: Construction of new electrified railway depot and stabling and maintenance compound including associated civil, permanent way, OHLE, building(s) and landscaping works S&T and E&M Systems including operational and non-operational signalling, electrification, telecoms and mechanical Supply, install and commission of new 38kv traction power substation, including associated compounds and electrical interface works with energy provider (ESB) Spencer Dock package new DART+ train station, estimate value €130,000,000.00 excl. VAT and includes but is not limited to: Construction of a new DART+ train station building with sub surface platforms requiring secant piling to obtain below ground track alignment Associated civil work for both the structure and railway systems and landscaping works Slab track leading into the station Utility diversions Connolly Station capacity enhancement works package ,estimate value €20,000,000.00 excl. VAT and includes but is not limited to: Refurbishment of existing historic vaults and creation of new pedestrian access to upper platform level via new station entrance. Further information will be provided at point of tender. This PIN serves to inform the market that a call for competition for the DART+ Programme is anticipated to commence in Quarter 1 of 2025. It is expected that tenders for elements of the DART+ West and South West main works packages will be issued by the end of 2025, subject to funding allocation. The tenders for Coastal North and Coastal South will follow from 2026 onwards, subject to planning approval. The date relating to the publication of the contract notice is tentative and may be subject to change. All future tender documentation will be made available on the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and on www.etenders.gov.ie potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender opportunity is published. IMPORTANT: This is a Periodic Indicative Notice (PIN). This is not a call for competition and therefore no tender documents are available. No competitive process will result from this advertisement; any future competitions will be subject to appropriate advertisement via the Official Journal of the European Union and on www.etenders.gov.ie Organisations or service providers will be required to satisfy the requirements and criteria to be advertised in any subsequent tender competition in order to be selected to proceed to tender.

3.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work

3.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland

3.1.4 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 210 000 000 Euro

3.1.5 General information

Reserved participation :
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

3.1.6 Procurement documents

3.1.9 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Organisation receiving requests to participate : Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Organisation processing tenders : Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Registration number : 119571
Postal address : Inchicore
Town : Dublin
Postcode : Dublin 8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : 017033333
Internet address : https://www.irishrail.ie
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : The High Court of Ireland
Registration number : The High Court of Ireland
Department : The High Court of Ireland
Postal address : Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Town : Dublin
Postcode : D07 WDX8
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Dublin ( IE061 )
Country : Ireland
Telephone : +353 1 8886000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Dynamics S.A.
Registration number : 002024901000
Department : European Dynamics S.A.
Town : Athens
Postcode : 15125
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών ( EL301 )
Country : Greece
Telephone : +30 2108094500
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : e91d5b65-4e22-4b3f-b7fa-1d5b4d4845b3 - 01
Form type : Planning
Notice type : Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used only for information
Notice dispatch date : 19/12/2024 12:06 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00782091-2024
OJ S issue number : 248/2024
Publication date : 20/12/2024
Estimated date of publication of a contract notice within this procedure : 28/02/2025