Request for Tender IIP Western Line Rail Crossing Upgrade

⁠⁠⁠TASRAIL Our future on track

The following Request for Tender (RFT) is now open: RFT-TR-RF0142 Request for Tender IIP Western Line Rail Crossing Upgrade

Closing Date: 3pm 18th December 2015.

The Australian and Tasmanian Governments are co-investing a total of $119.6 million of Infrastructure Investment funding in the Tasmanian Freight Rail Revitalisation Program that will see priority sections of the Tasmanian Rail Network upgraded over the four years to 30 June 2019.

TasRail is currently seeking the services of a suitably qualified, experienced and competent Contractor to tender prices for the upgrade of Rail Crossings in the Devonport (3 crossings) and Leith (2 crossings) areas.

Key Points of Tender:
* Knowledge and understanding of rail standards and specifications relating to level crossings;
* Attendance at compulsory site inspections (time and dates to be confirmed);
* Attendance at compulsory meetings including for TasRail planning, OH&S, track possession and others as necessary for the effective execution of the works;
* Compliance with all standards and co-operation with local government.
* Traffic management that ensures minimum disruption to public use;
* Sustainability including origin of supply, support of Tasmanian industry, impact on Tasmanian industry (Buy Local Policy);
* Health, Safety and Environment compliance processes;
* Compliance with the National Code of Practice for the construction industry and the Australian Government Building and Construction WHS Accreditation Scheme.
* Anticipated contract award early January 2016 with works commencing February 2016 for completion April 2016.

To register your interest to participate in this Tender, please email procurement@tasrail.com.au with the following information:
* The name of your organisation.
* Representative name and title.
* Contact details of your organisation including business address and telephone number.

You must quote RFT-TR-RF0142 on all correspondence.

Further information is available by phoning the Procurement Manager on telephone number (03) 6335 2638.