Side and Headworn Rail Works
Tender Overview
About this tender
Tasmanian Railway Pty Ltd (TasRail) is seeking the services of a suitably qualified, experienced and competent rail works Contractor to undertake replacement of headworn and sideworn rail on TasRails South and Western Lines in support of the Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP). Please note attendance at the site visits is a mandatory requirement of offer. The site visits are across two days to accommodate the time required to safely conduct the visit. Key Dates Registration for Site Visit/s Close: 9 July 2026 Mandatory Site Inspection Date/s: 16 July and 17 July 2026 Request Close Date: 31 July 2026 Contacting TasRail during this tender: All requests for information or clarification must be emailed to procurement@tasrail.com.au
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