Passenger Information System Replacement - 29000 DMU

Description

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of ‘Passenger Information System Replacement – 29000 DMU Fleet’ (the “Contract”). Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) currently operate and maintain the Class 29000 DMU fleet of 29 four-car Units. This fleet operates a commuter service. They were supplied by CAF and went into service from early 2003 to mid-2005. The fleet is fitted with an IKUSI (Spain) Passenger Information System (PIS) which is now life expired. The new PIS will have remote access capability to allow live updating of timetables or transmission of emergency messages, as well as remote diagnostics to aid failure identification and maintenance. The new system will be required to integrate onto the trains and their existing onboard systems to ensure seamless operation. All relevant railway standards will be applied including TSI-PRM – Technical Specification Interoperability – Persons with Disabilities and Reduced Mobility. The system will be integrated with electrical and electronic systems, and application of correct coverage and sight lines of displays. The project will include all design work, approvals, equipment, documentation, installation, and commissioning. The scope of the contract may also extend to the provision of spare parts, and technical support, over the life of the new system.