Denmark – Sleepers and parts of sleepers – 2nd re-tender for fasteners and rail pads for the sleeper types: S99, SB16 & S16 for use in the Danish rail network

In accordance with the provisions of Directive 2014/25/EU (the Utilities Directive as implemented by Executive Order no. 1078 of 29 June 2022 on procurement by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors), a framework agreement for supply of fasteners and rail pads for the sleeper types: S99/SB89 and S16/SB16 for use in the Danish rail network as well as the product type acceptance process for the offered sleepers and rail pads is put out to tender. The execution of the Framework Agreement is divided into three phases: (1) Design, Validation and Product Type Acceptance Phase (2) Retrofitting of Sleeper Factory Phase (3) Manufacturing and Delivery Production Phase. The framework agreement gives Banedanmark a right, but not an obligation, to order the above-mentioned fasteners and rail pads. The Framework Agreement is exclusive regarding supply of fasteners to be used at Banedanmark's Sleeper Factory. Fasteners to be used in connection with maintenance and replacement of existing fasteners in Banedanmark’s infrastructure are not covered by this agreement. For more information reference is made to the tender material.