Greater Wellington Regional Council

Request for Proposals - Professional Services to support the procurement of Passenger Rolling Stock

Greater Wellington Regional Council / Te Pane Matua Taiao (GWRC/we) are preparing to procure a low carbon, long distance rail fleet for services on the Manawatu and Wairarapa lines.

We seek a professional services supplier (or a consortium of suppliers working as a team) that have broad capability, knowledge, and experience both internationally and in New Zealand rail industry covering:

1. The range of procurement, technical, financial, and commercial skills required to undertake procurement of a major rolling stock fleet and maintenance facility
2. Passenger rolling stock engineering - including expertise with European Train Control System (ETCS), hybrid energy systems, and maintenance
3. Expertise across the complete railway system including network interoperability and operational modelling.

This RFP seeks a supplier to support the tender phase of the project which will conclude with the execution of a supply and maintenance agreement with a rolling stock supplier.

Key dates:
Deadline for Questions - 27 June 2023 (midday NZT)
Deadline for Proposals - 4 July 2023 (midday NZT)

All questions must be asked through GETS.