Repair and inspection of IM3 and IM4 braking systems on series 447 trains in Valencia

Summary

The contract covers the repair, maintenance and inspection of braking equipment on RENFE series 447 trainsets for the Valencia maintenance base, for IM3 and IM4 interventions. The schedule provides for 3 IM3 and 1 IM4 interventions in 2026, and 4 IM3 and 2 IM4 interventions in 2027; the pricing form estimates 7 IM3 and 3 IM4 units in total. RENFE pays for work actually ordered and satisfactorily completed and does not guarantee that the full estimated volume will be commissioned. Repairs take place at the contractor’s premises, while installation and testing are carried out at RENFE’s Valencia maintenance base. The maximum tender price is EUR 123,221 excluding taxes. The contract runs for 9 months from signature, and each intervention is covered by a 3-year warranty. Bidders must demonstrate annual turnover of at least EUR 184,831.50 and relevant experience: in the year with the highest volume of comparable work during the previous three years, the cumulative value must be at least EUR 86,254.70. The technical submission must describe the work plan, quality control, evidence relating to series 447 brake protocols, qualified personnel, and the required facilities and equipment. It must score at least 10 out of 20 technical points; price accounts for up to 80 points. The bid must include the required declarations and evidence concerning legal status, authority to sign, tax and social security compliance, and insurance. The successful bidder must provide a 5% final guarantee before signing and maintain liability insurance of at least EUR 600,000 before work begins.