KiwiRail Heavy & Industrial MHE RFP
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview KiwiRail Limited invites external organisations to submit proposals for the supply of Heavy and Industrial Material Handling Equipment (MHE), together with associated maintenance, repair, spare parts, technical support and asset lifecycle management services to KiwiRail. Purpose The purpose of this RFP is to establish one or more supply and service arrangements that support the replacement of identified ageing MHE assets and ensure the ongoing provision of safe, reliable and cost-effective equipment and support services across KiwiRail's operations throughout New Zealand. Scope The scope includes: Supply of Heavy and Industrial Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance and repair services for the supplied equipment Provision of spare parts Technical support services Asset lifecycle management services
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