Signalling Support Services - Supply and Repair of Signalling Equipment
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About this tender
Overview The Public Transport Authority (PTA) of Western Australia is seeking a contractor to provide signalling support services, including the supply, repair, and refurbishment of signalling equipment used across its rail network. About The PTA is responsible for operating public transport services across Western Australia and relies on a range of signalling and associated systems to ensure the safe management of rail traffic. These systems are essential to the safe operation of the rail network and vary in age and complexity. The effective maintenance of signalling infrastructure is critical to maintaining service availability, safety, network reliability, and operational performance. Upon installation, signalling equipment must: Operate in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications Integrate effectively with existing PTA signalling systems Meet all relevant PTA standards, specifications, and compliance requirements Support the safe and efficient operation of train services Deliver high levels of reliability and performance within the operational railway environment Scope The PTA performs First Line Maintenance activities across its rail network. To support these activities, the Contractor shall provide specialist signalling equipment supply, repair, refurbishment, and associated technical services as directed by the PTA. The scope includes, but is not limited to: Supply and delivery of signalling equipment, assemblies, spare parts, and components Repair, refurbishment, modification, testing, and overhaul of signalling equipment Provision of associated technical support and related services Assessment of signalling equipment to determine repair, refurbishment, modification, or replacement requirements Undertaking assessments and subsequently repairing, refurbishing, modifying, testing, and/or returning signalling equipment to an operational condition on an "as required" basis, as instructed by the PTA All work undertaken by the Contractor shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, relevant industry standards, and applicable PTA requirements. Repaired or refurbished equipment must be returned in a condition that ensures safe, reliable, and compliant operation within the PTA signalling network. The Contractor shall ensure that all supplied, repaired, refurbished, or modified equipment meets the required performance, quality, and reliability standards necessary to support the safe and efficient operation of PTA rail services. Instructions to Tenderers For further details, refer to PTA260053 - Goods and Services (Book4) RFT Scope of Services, Goods and Specification. Enquiries Contact: Lisa Crouch Phone: (08) 93262311 Email: Lisa.Crouch@pta.wa.gov.au
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