Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility - RFP for a Rolling Stock Advisory Group

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Tender Closed
RFx ID :	31685058
Tender Name :	Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility - RFP for a Rolling Stock Advisory Group
Reference # :
Open Date :	Friday, 23 May 2025 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Monday, 23 June 2025 11:30 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	78000000 - Transportation and Storage and Mail Services 80000000 - Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services
Regions:	Wellington
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Karen Morris tenders@gw.govt.nz 00000
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
Agency Address :	NEW ZEALAND

The Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility (LNIRIM) Programme is a multi-year, high profile, and high priority for GW. Through LNIRIM, we are delivering modern passenger trains and making significant infrastructure improvements to ensure service continuity on the Wairarapa and Manawatū lines.

We’re seeking supplier proposals for rolling stock experts to form a Rollingstock Advisory Group (RAG). The RAG will provide technical expertise, advice and design reviews in relation to the new Independently Powered Electric Multiple Unit’s (IPEMU’s) being procured by GW under the LNIRIM Programme. The selected RAG members, procured through this RFP, will have experience and a proven track record of providing client-side advisory services to support the design of passenger rolling stock.

We are looking for individuals with technical expertise in the following areas:
A. Vehicle dynamics & gauging
B. Structural integrity & crashworthiness
C. Fire performance
D. Emergency evacuation & passenger safety
E. Acoustics & noise control
F. Human factors & Accessibility
G. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) & interference
H. Electrical systems
I. Battery systems
J. ETCS & signalling
K. TCMS, Software Assurance and Cybersecurity
L. Onboard communications & passenger information

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a significant programme of works being delivered by GW.

RFP released: Friday 23 05 25
Deadline for Questions: 17:00 16 06 25
Deadline for Proposals: Monday 11:30am 23 06 25

This tender has been awarded.

• ATKINSREALIS NEW ZEALAND LIMITED - Level 6, 44 Bowen St,, Wellington, 6012, NEW ZEALAND
• Augmentium Management Advisory - 6/1, Box Road, Taren Point, Sydney, NSW, 2229, AUSTRALIA
• Hatch Pty Ltd - 61, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Brisbane, QLD, 4000, AUSTRALIA
• MOTT MACDONALD NEW ZEALAND LIMITED - Level 2, 139 Pakenham Street West, Auckland, 1010, NEW ZEALAND
• Rail Confidence - 1/28, Bellevuee St, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW, 2010, AUSTRALIA
• Ricardo Rail Australia Pty Ltd - Suite 201 Level 2 Tower B Zenith, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, 2067, AUSTRALIA
• Trebutech Solutions - 23, Evan St, Gladesville, 2111, AUSTRALIA

Further Award Information:
Lead Role
A. Vehicle dynamics & gauging - Rail Confidence Pty Ltd
B. Structural integrity & crashworthiness - Ricardo Rail Australia Pty Ltd
C. Fire performance - Ricardo Rail Australia Pty Ltd
D. Emergency evacuation & passenger safety - Hatch Pty Ltd
E. Acoustics & noise control - Mott Macdonald Ltd
F. Human factors & Accessibility - Augmentium Pty Ltd
G. Electro- magnetic compatibility (EMC) & interference - Hatch Pty Ltd
H. Electrical systems - Hatch Pty Ltd
I. Battery systems - AtkinsRéalis New Zealand Ltd
J. ETCS & signalling - Augmentium Pty Ltd
K. TCMS, Software Assurance and Cybersecurity - Ricardo Rail Australia Pty Ltd
L. Onboard communications & passenger information - Trebutech Pty Ltd

Award Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 2:57 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)