Digital Systems Program - Onboard Specialist Advisory Services

Closes in 3 daysSubmission deadline: 19 October 2026, 03:00 PM Australia/Sydney

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Overview Transport for NSW is inviting tenders for the provision of Onboard Specialist Advisory Services to support the delivery of the Digital Systems Program (DSP) Tranche 1. Purpose The advisory services will assist in the continuation of critical project activities, maintenance of delivery momentum, and achievement of key project milestones. The services will support the successful delivery of DSP Tranche 1 Entry Into Service (EIS), which remains on the program critical path. Scope The scope includes: Provision of Onboard Specialist Advisory Services to support delivery of DSP Tranche 1 Supporting the Tangara Fleet retrofit to achieve full Automatic Train Protection (ATP) European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 functionality Enabling DSP ETCS Level 2 commissioning activities required prior to Entry Into Service (EIS) Contractor Requirements Compliance with the Transport Statement of Business Ethics throughout the procurement process and any subsequent contract period Compliance with the NSW Government Procurement Policy Framework Compliance with the NSW Government Supplier Code of Conduct Compliance with the New South Wales Industrial Relations Guidelines: Building and Construction Procurement Instructions to Tenderers Tenderers should refer to the attached RFT document suite for full requirements. Prospective tenderers must complete, sign and return the confidentiality deed, in accordance with the instructions in that deed, prior to being given the password to access the Request for Tender documents. Enquiries Primary contact: Erika Angeles, ISS-RF.PT@transport.nsw.gov.au

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