Future Fleet Program – Future Fleet Horizon 1 - Expression of Interest

Overview Transport for NSW is inviting Expressions of Interest for the Future Fleet Program Horizon 1 package, covering the design, manufacture, testing, commissioning and transitional maintenance of suburban passenger trains. Objectives The Future Fleet Horizon 1 package seeks to deliver a modern replacement fleet of highly reliable trains that achieve the minimum 50% ANZ Local Content requirements, is delivered on time and on budget, and is well supported through the transition maintenance and Technical Support and Spares Supply periods. TfNSW is seeking Proponents who are committed to ensuring the Horizon 1 Package achieves this objective. The Program will revitalise domestic manufacturing by providing a pipeline of work for Local Manufacturing, creating new Local Jobs (including for apprentices and cadets), and attracting private sector co-investment in rail manufacturing. Scope The EOI relates to the delivery of the Future Fleet Horizon 1 package as part of the Future Fleet Program, comprising: Configuration and supply of the Future Fleet Horizon 1 Interface with TfNSW and the New Production Facility Civil Contractor Fit-out of the New Production Facility, including handback obligations Transition maintenance of the Future Fleet Horizon 1 Maintenance of the New Production Facility Technical Support and Spares Supply Contractor Requirements Bona fide capability and experience to deliver the Future Fleet Horizon 1 package Evidence of a proven track record and appropriate capability and experience in designing, manufacturing, testing, commissioning and transitionally maintaining fleets of comparable size, within the Australian market and/or into a market outside of their domestic market Applicants must hold, or demonstrate certainty of obtaining, Technically Assured Organisation accreditation within a timeframe consistent with Project timelines Instructions to Tenderers Entities are required to complete and return a Confidentiality Deed Poll and Registration Form via email to the procurement mailbox: FutureFleetProcurement@transport.nsw.gov.au Once completed, entities with bona fide capability and experience to deliver the Package will be provided with access to the EOI Documents through the Data Room. The successful tenderer will be selected through a three-stage procurement process. The first stage requires organisations to submit an EOI via the package Data Room. Applicants that are shortlisted will then be invited to participate in the two Phase Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process. Additional information can be obtained from the TfNSW website: Future Fleet Program | Transport for NSW Tender Briefing An EOI Briefing will be held for this opportunity. Date: Thursday, 01 October 2026 Time: 3:30pm Format: Virtual briefing via Microsoft Teams Attendance is not mandatory to submit a conforming Application. Enquiries Primary contact: Philip McLuckie Email: futurefleetprocurement@transport.nsw.gov.au