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9227 - Purchase of Rolling Stock Recovery Cradle

Awarded to LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail(buyer)

Published
Published 15 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 15 May 2025
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Overview

Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail procured the design and manufacture of three emergency rolling stock recovery cradles capable of supporting axle loads up to 22.5 tonnes, compatible with all Irish Rail fleet types, with an option for a fourth unit. The scope includes inspection and testing at the Irish Rail site, on-site training for 20 personnel, and certification for use. LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH was awarded the contract on 23 February 2026 for €186,392.

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  • 9227 - Purchase of Rolling Stock Recovery Cradle

    IÉ wishes to procure the services of a suitably experienced company for the design and manufacture of three emergency rolling stock recovery cradles for use on all Irish Rail (IÉ) fleet types, with the option for the procurement of an additional fourth cradle. These items are deemed to be of a safety critical nature by the Safety Management System within the Chief Mechanical Engineering department The cradles must be capable of supporting axle loads of up to 22.5T and be compatible with all Irish Rail fleet types. They must be easily transportable to recovery locations. The cradle must be capable of operating in multi-axle recovery scenarios, supporting 2-3 axles on the same bogie. Deliverables also include a first-in class inspection and testing at IÉ site and on-site training for 20 personnel. The supplier must provide certification for use and support Irish Rail in the approval and implementation process.

    €186,392Won by LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
€186,392
Procedure
Limited
Published
15 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportationRailway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated partsRail locomotives and tendersRolling stockParts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipmentAutomotive elementsMiscellaneous transport equipment and spare partsRailway equipment+2 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
€186,392
Award date
23 February 2026
Contract period
— → 13 February 2028
Winner
  • LUKAS Hydraulik GmbH

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    26 February 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    16 April 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    15 April 2025

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