9166 Design and Build Rail Systems Contractor for DART

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of a design and build Rail Systems contractor to deliver works on the DART+ Southwest route. DART+ is a transformative programme of projects that aims to modernise and improve existing rail services in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The …

CPV: 31682400 Elektroausstattung für Freileitungen, 34946000 Gleisbaumaterial und -teile, 34947000 Schwellen und Teile von Schwellen, 45000000 Bauarbeiten, 45100000 Baureifmachung, 45111213 Abräumungsarbeiten, 45111000 Abbrucharbeiten, Baureifmachung und Abräumung, 45111100 Abbrucharbeiten, 45111200 Baureifmachung und Abräumung, 45111220 Gestrüppentfernungsarbeiten, 45111230 Baugrundverfestigungsarbeiten, 45111240 Baugrundentwässerungsarbeiten, 45111250 Bodenproben, 45111291 Erschließungsarbeiten, 45112000 Aushub- und Erdbewegungsarbeiten, 45112100 Grabenaushub, 45112200 Bodenabtrag, 45112210 Mutterbodenabtrag, 45112300 Aufschüttung und Landgewinnungsarbeiten, 45112310 Aufschüttungsarbeiten, 45112340 Bodendekontaminationsarbeiten, 45112350 Erschließung von Ödland, 45112360 Bodensanierungsarbeiten, 45112400 Aushubarbeiten, 45112450 Erdaushubarbeiten für archäologische Grabungen, 45112500 Erdbewegungsarbeiten, 45112600 Einschnitt und Auftrag, 45112700 Landschaftsgärtnerische Arbeiten, 45112710 Landschaftsgärtnerische Bauleistungen für Grünanlagen, 45113000 Baustelleneinrichtung, 45120000 Versuchs- und Aufschlussbohrungen, 45121000 Versuchsbohrungen, 45122000 Aufschlussbohrungen, 45200000 Komplett- oder Teilbauleistungen im Hochbau sowie Tiefbauarbeiten, 45210000 Bauleistungen im Hochbau, 45342000 Errichtung von Zäunen, 45213000 Bauarbeiten für kommerzielle Gebäude, Lagerhallen und Industriegebäude, Bauten in Verbindung mit dem Transportwesen, 45213300 Mit dem Transportwesen verbundene Gebäude, 45213315 Bau von überdachten Bushaltestellen, 45213320 Bauarbeiten für Gebäude in Verbindung mit dem Eisenbahngüterverkehr, 45213321 Bau von Bahnhöfen, 45213322 Bau von Kopfbahnhöfen, 45221000 Bauarbeiten für Brücken, Tunnel, Schächte und Unterführungen, 45221100 Bauarbeiten für Brücken, 45221110 Bau von Brücken, 45221112 Bau von Eisenbahnbrücken, 45221122 Bau von Eisenbahnviadukten, 45221220 Durchlässe, 45221242 Bau von Eisenbahntunnels, 45221248 Tunnelauskleidungsarbeiten, 45222000 Oberbauarbeiten, außer Brücken, Tunneln, Schächten und Unterführungen, 45230000 Bauarbeiten für Rohrleitungen, Fernmelde- und Stromleitungen, für Autobahnen, Straßen, Flugplätze und Eisenbahnen; Nivellierungsarbeiten, 45233125 Bau von Straßenkreuzungen, 45232450 Bauarbeiten für Entwässerungsanlagen, 45232451 Entwässerungs- und Oberflächenarbeiten, 45232452 Entwässerungsarbeiten, 45233140 Straßenarbeiten, 45234100 Bauarbeiten für Eisenbahnlinien, 45234111 Bau von Stadtbahnen, 45234112 Bau von Eisenbahndepots, 45234113 Rückbau von Gleisen, 45234114 Bau von Bahndämmen, 45234115 Arbeiten für Eisenbahnsignalanlagen, 45234116 Gleisbauarbeiten, 45234120 Stadtbahnarbeiten, 45234123 Arbeiten für teilweise unter der Erde fahrende Bahnen, 45234125 U-Bahnhof, 45234129 Stadtbahnbauarbeiten, 45234130 Gleisbettbauarbeiten, 45234140 Bau von schienengleichen Bahnübergängen, 45234170 Bau von Unterwerken für Lokomotiven-Fahrstrom, 45234180 Bau von Eisenbahnwerkstätten, 45234181 Bau von Schienenschaltzentralen, 45262211 Pfahlrammung, 45311000 Installation von Elektroanlagen, 45315400 Hochspannungsarbeiten, 45315500 Mittelspannungsarbeiten, 45315600 Niederspannungsarbeiten, 45316200 Installation von Signalanlagen, 45317100 Elektroinstallationsarbeiten für Pumpanlagen, 45341000 Errichtung von Geländern, 45340000 Installation von Zäunen, Geländern und Sicherheitseinrichtungen, 71320000 Planungsleistungen im Bauwesen, 90742200 Schutz vor Lärmbelästigungen, 90742300 Überwachung von Lärmbelästigungen
Frist:
4. November 2025 12:00
Art der Frist:
Angebotsabgabe
Ausführungsort:
9166 Design and Build Rail Systems Contractor for DART
Vergabestelle:
Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Vergabenummer:
0

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking
Activity of the contracting entity : Railway services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : 9166 Design and Build Rail Systems Contractor for DART
Description : This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of a design and build Rail Systems contractor to deliver works on the DART+ Southwest route. 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.
Procedure identifier : 8a061994-90ca-42e7-ac27-e72a4b74d48a
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
The procedure is accelerated : no
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work
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 ): 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 ): 45100000 Site preparation work
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 ): 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 ): 45111000 Demolition, site preparation and clearance 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 ): 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 ): 45111100 Demolition 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 ): 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 ): 45111200 Site preparation and clearance work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234114 Railway embankment construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234120 Urban railway works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234123 Partially underground railway works
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 ): 45111213 Site-clearance 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 ): 45221000 Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45222000 Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234111 City railway construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234125 Underground railway station
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 ): 45111220 Scrub-removal 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 ): 45234116 Track 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 ): 45233125 Road junction construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111240 Ground-drainage work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233140 Roadworks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90742200 Noise pollution protection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90742300 Noise pollution monitoring services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111230 Ground-stabilisation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112450 Excavation work at archaeological sites
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111250 Ground investigation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111291 Site-development work

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Ireland
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : See documents attached

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : 9166 Design and Build Rail Systems Contractor for DART
Description : This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of a design and build Rail Systems contractor to deliver works on the DART+ Southwest route. 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.
Internal identifier : 0

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45000000 Construction work
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 ): 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 ): 45100000 Site preparation work
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 ): 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 ): 45111000 Demolition, site preparation and clearance 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 ): 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 ): 45111100 Demolition 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 ): 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 ): 45111200 Site preparation and clearance work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234114 Railway embankment construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234120 Urban railway works
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234123 Partially underground railway works
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 ): 45111213 Site-clearance 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 ): 45221000 Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45222000 Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234111 City railway construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45234125 Underground railway station
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 ): 45111220 Scrub-removal 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 ): 45234116 Track 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 ): 45233125 Road junction construction work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111240 Ground-drainage work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45233140 Roadworks
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90742200 Noise pollution protection services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 90742300 Noise pollution monitoring services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111230 Ground-stabilisation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45112450 Excavation work at archaeological sites
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111250 Ground investigation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45111291 Site-development work

5.1.2 Place of performance

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

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 1
Other information about renewals : More information regarding contract duration and renewals will be published at ITN stage to the shortlisted suppliers.

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Aim of strategic procurement : No strategic procurement

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Languages in which the procurement documents (or their parts) are unofficially available : English

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Description of the financial guarantee : See PQQ document attached
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 04/11/2025 12:00 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract : This information will be issued on the form of Contract with the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) at the ITN stage of this procurement process, to all Applicants who pre-qualify for the ITN stage of the process
Legal form that must be taken by a group of tenderers that is awarded a contract : The form of Contract will be issued with the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) at the ITN stage of this procurement process, to all Applicants who pre-qualify for the ITN stage of the process
Financial arrangement : See PQQ document attached

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : The High Court of Ireland -
Information about review deadlines : See PQQ document attached
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 providing more information on the review procedures : 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 : 1 703 4188
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
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

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
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 385ca7e9-14b7-403f-bf29-9613c42b51b0 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 13/05/2025 09:27 +01:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00308872-2025
OJ S issue number : 92/2025
Publication date : 14/05/2025