Egis and SYSTRA have been awarded a Single Party Framework Agreement to provide consultancy services to Iarnród Éireann in a joint venture.
The framework covers a wide range of consultancy services aimed at supporting Iarnród Éireann in the planning, design and execution of railway and related infrastructure projects.
It includes all stages of project development from strategic planning and policy development to design, procurement, and construction.
Turner and Townsend will supply services to projects under the framework as subcontractors.
Under the agreement, the engineering consultancy firms will jointly advise Iarnród Éireann in three main service categories:
- Strategic and policy advisory services Egis and SYSTRA will assist Iarnród Éireann in shaping future rail operations and project management protocols, offering guidance on rail strategy development, policymaking, sustainability initiatives, and infrastructure management.
- Technical and design advisory services The partnership of Egis and SYSTRA will advise on railway infrastructure, including permanent way enhancements, station designs, signalling and telecom upgrades, and the integration of new technologies.
- Contract advisory services Egis and SYSTRA will provide advisory services related to procurement strategies, contract drafting, and management of infrastructure projects.
“Iarnród Éireann is working to be the backbone of Ireland’s sustainable transport network," said Jim Meade, CEO of Iarnród Éireann.
"Through our existing investment programme, and through the pathway outlined under the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, we are in the midst of a transformative era for rail transport in Ireland.
"Under this framework, we look forward to working with Egis and SYSTRA across a range of projects and programmes, and benefiting from their expertise and insight.”
Andrew Doyle, director of Rail Egis in Ireland, said the framework agreement represents "a critical milestone" for Egis as its seeks to strengthen its position in the transport sector.
"Through this collaboration with Iarnród Éireann, Egis and SYSTRA will contribute significantly to the modernisation and expansion of Ireland’s rail network, helping to deliver more efficient, sustainable, customer-focused, and forward-thinking infrastructure solutions," he continued.
Nick Salt, CEO of SYSTRA (UK & Ireland), added: “We are pleased to be working in collaboration to support Iarnród Éireann in enhancing its network to benefit both people and goods.
"Experts from SYSTRA’s Ireland and UK offices, across our consultancy and engineering teams, will be working alongside their Egis counterparts to provide a range of services, always with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
“As we continue to grow our service offering in Ireland this represents a significant strategic opportunity for our business and builds on our existing excellent relationship with Iarnród Éireann.”
Egis and SYSTRA currently collaborate on a number of projects, including the development of a high-seed rail line in Morocco in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the country is co-hosting with Spain and Portugal.
On Monday, Egis announced the appointments of Doyle and Martin Hogan as country director for transportation and chief business officer, respectively.
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