N-Class Standard Gauge Locomotive - Request for Tender

Summary and scope

V/Line is seeking suitable organisations with an interest in purchasing and operating one (1) Standard Gauge N-Class diesel electric locomotive that are surplus to v/line's requirements. V/Line seeks to identify organisations who have an acceptable end-use for the locomotive and are capable of operating and maintaining the locomotive.Tenders can include entities that are not rail operators. However, before taking possession of the locomotive, a successful tenderer will be required to demonstrate the pathway via which it will have the locomotive operated on the Victorian rail network by a suitably accredited rail operator.Tenderers should note that V/Line requires that for five (5) years following the Collection Date the successful tenderer will use the locomotive on the Victorian network.Tender reference no: VLFTPA202602 Details are set out in Part B of the Tender Documents Site inspection by arrangement The successful Tenderer will be required to enter into a contract agreement with V/Line and report on progress as require NOTE:All communication / enquiries about this tender must be via email to the RFT Commercial manager: charmaine.ferabend@v/line.com.auTender must be completed in the format specified and submitted via the Buying for Victoria Tenders Portal before the closing Date and Time.