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9493 Points and Crossings Laser Profile Measuring System

Awarded to General Impianti srl

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail(buyer)

Published
Published 6 October 2025

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Overview

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has procured an automated, battery-powered, remotely controlled, and self-propelled laser profile measurement system for autonomous points and crossings inspections. The system is required to record rail profiles at intervals no greater than 2 mm and perform comprehensive track geometry and rail wear assessments, including 3D scanning of crossing noses. The contract has been awarded to General Impianti srl for an evaluated amount of €527,650.

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  • 9493 Points and Crossings Laser Profile Measuring System

    • To obtain an automated laser profile measurement tool, which is, battery powered, controlled remotely and self-propelled. • Capable of recording profile of all rails at intervals of, no greater than, 2mm. • Must be capable of carrying out Points and Crossing inspections autonomously. • The proposed measuring device should have capabilities in a number of different areas and be able to combine numerous measurement points within their inspection, such as o Longitudinal Level o Alignment o Cross Level o Five-Point Derailment and have the ability factor in chair gaps/hogging (equivalent to NR/L2/TRK/053 and NR/L2/TRK/1054 Network Rail Standard) o Short Twist and Twist over 3m o Track Gauge o Free Wheel Passage, o Free Wheel Clearances o Measure Switch Residual Opening o Detect Broke or loss of section in switches and crossings including wing rails o Detect Gaping Switches o Switch and Rail Wear o Inspection of Running Edge o 3D Scanning of the Switches and Crossing Nose, o Fixed Nose Protection, o Nose Free Wheel Passage/Clearance, o Monitor of Sidewear on Rail and to record Track Geometry, o Detect and Measure Lipping/Plastic Flow.

    €527,650Won by General Impianti srl

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€527,650
Procedure
Limited
SME suitable
Yes
Published
6 October 2025
Classification (CPV)
Railway equipmentRailway pointsMeasuring instrumentsLevel-measuring equipmentMeasuring and control equipmentSurface tension measuring instrumentsMachines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Award outcome

Awarded value
€527,650
Award date
27 April 2026
Contract period
— → 26 April 2031
Winner
  • General Impianti srl

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  1. Contract

    17 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    6 October 2025

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