AOR Market Sounding & RFI: Train Door Operation and Dispatch Technology Partner
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Auckland Transport has issued this Market Sounding and Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of Auckland One Rail to identify potential international technology partners for a train door operation and dispatch solution for the Auckland Rail Network. Scope Auckland One Rail is seeking information from organisations that can provide: Relevant hardware, software and systems integration capability for a train door operation and dispatch solution Implementation of the solution Commissioning of the solution Training Support and ongoing maintenance Instructions to Respondents Auckland Transport is publishing this RFI on behalf of Auckland One Rail, who are undertaking this procurement process. All enquiries, clarification questions, submissions and other communications relating to this process must be directed solely to the nominated Auckland One Rail contact person identified in this document. Any engagement concerning this process outside these directions may result in the respondent's organisation being disqualified from this process. Enquiries Contact: Andrew Ward Email: tenders@aucklandonerail.co.nz
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