KiwiRail Group

2023-762 Supply of Tyres and Related Services

KiwiRail Limited ("KiwiRail") invites external organisations to submit their proposals ("RFP Response") to supply tyres and related services (“the Goods/Services”) to KiwiRail.
The information required under this RFP is requested so that KiwiRail can:
 identify organisations interested in and capable of delivering the Goods/Services ("Respondents"); and/or
 identify different methods of providing such Goods/Services and a preferred solution/product.

As a critical passenger and freight transport provider KiwiRail depends on operational continuity. Successful Respondent will be required to provide.
1. Goods and Services that meets the required specifications, are fit for purpose and of merchantable quality.
2. Competitive and fully transparent pricing for the supplied Goods and Services.
3. Security and continuity of supply supporting all operations.
4. Most favourable commercial terms for KiwiRail.
5. Best value for money through competitive pricing throughout the term of supply.
6. A business continuity plan including but not limited to contingency supply.

Respondents may provide proposal/s for the supply of Goods/Services to the following three supply options:
1) Supply of tyres only across New Zealand
2) Supply of Service only (locally or nationally).
3) Supply tyres and service nationally.
Respondents can choose to provide proposal covering all three or some of the supply options. Selection of the preferred supplier for each supply option will consider both the competitiveness/transparency of the proposals and the level of supply continuity provided. Respondents are encouraged to highlight the benefits available to KiwiRail for selecting one preferred supplier for all three supply options.