Request for Information: Trams

HKL is replacing its high-floor trams built in 70´s and 80´s and purchasing new LRV-vehicles for extending the Light Rail network in Helsinki region. The Subject Matter of the planned procurement is currently as follows. - There will be approximately 50 trams to be operated in Helsinki downtown network and to be delivered during years 2028-2034 (prototype delivered in 2026). - In addition, there is a plan to procure 16-60 light rail vehicles, to be operated partly in new light rail network and partly in the existing downtown network. Deliveries of the Light Rail vehicles would take place in years 2027-2034 (prototype delivered in 2025). The objective is to purchase low floor trams that will perform without any restrictions in the demanding infrastructure and climatic conditions of Helsinki. The Contracting Entity considers that the following preliminary list of demands and facts must be respected in the planned procurement: • vehicles must be shorter than 30m (downtown) and 45 (LRV) • vehicle must have low-floor aisle with shallow ramps trough the vehicle • different user groups including different disabilities must be respected • large multi-functional area for prams, wheel-chairs etc. must be provided • offered vehicle(s) and applied technology must be based on proven solutions • freely moving (8+ degrees) pivoting bogies and conventional wheel sets must be provided as primary solution • bonding is not allowed in components carrying load or regularly changed • no modifications for existing gauge, infra-structure or facilities are accepted but Helsinki geographies and climatic conditions must be respected: o downtown network includes many low-groove crossings, combinations of horizontal and vertical curves and curves with short or no compensations o ambient temperature in Helsinki is between -35C and +35C, typically cycling around zero degrees causing icing between components and structures • separate HVAC must be provided for passenger room and driver’s cabins • floor heating must be provided to passenger room to avoid floor icing • heated spaces of the tram shall be properly insulated, including the driver’s cabin • targeted vehicle lifespan is 40 years. 30 years lifespan might be discussed if total LCC will be significantly lower. Promised vehicle lifespan must be proved, and all needed services and part availability guaranteed • HKL principle of ethicality and sustainability of the supply chain must be respected. Products or services prohibited, restricted or banned in EU cannot be used. The procurement of the new vehicles is expected to be based on total LCC-costs, including but not limited, to vehicle-price, energy consumption, maintenance costs and track/wheel wear. In addition to purchasing the tram fleet, HKL is willing to discuss the maintenance service contract (to fulfill maintenance program) and tram maintenance as an option or other contractual structure.

Helsinki City Transport, HKL provides comprehensive and environmentally friendly transport services both on the tram lines of the city center and the metro lines between east and west. HKL maintains the tracks and stations ensuring smooth and safe all year round in demanding Nordic conditions. HKL produces sustainable transport services that support the environmental goals and the objectives of creating tighter urban structures in the Helsinki region. The City of Helsinki aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2030. HKL facilitates the achievement of these goals by producing sustainable public transport and cycling services that contribute to reducing the need to use passenger cars. https://www.hel.fi/hkl/en/helsinki-city-transport

Answering to the RfI: Interested suppliers are kindly requested to register to this RfI via the following procedure: 1. Please fill in a form behind the URL address: https://bit.ly/360w8w0. 2. Please also enclose a technical product presentation to your answer. The technical product presentation should be submitted via e-mail to the address "hankinta.hkl@hel.fi". Use the title "HKL - Trams" in the message. The technical product presentation should cover the following aspects: • Low-floor area of the vehicle including heights and declinations • Bogie structure including the explanation of suspension comfort functions and minimization of unsprung masses • Propulsion equipment including the explanation of the energy management • Modularity between offered vehicle lengths and component inter-changeability • Bi-directional solutions (cabin locking, sanding, pantograph-function etc.) • Ability and function in extreme track positions (15 m curve-radius (downtown), 20 m curve-radius (LRV), 8 % hill-inclinations and extreme horizontal/vertical curve combinations) • Passenger room layout and passenger flow, taking into account high demand of seats and multi-function area in Helsinki • References of similar deliveries after year 2010 Please respond this RfI by filling in the form and sending the e-mail no later than on 9th August, 2021 10.00 AM Finnish time.

This RfI does not bind the Contracting Entity to make any procurement based on this request. Participation to this RfI does not in any way bind any party in a potential future Call for Tenders. Suppliers who refrain from participating in this RfI are equally allowed to participate to potential future Call for Tenders. The Contracting Entity may arrange a technical dialogue which will be conducted grounding on this RfI. This document is not a procurement announcement, not an Invitation to Tender, nor will its publication start a Tender Procurement Process. This document serves as a Prior Information Notice. The Contracting Entity may request comments or other input regarding the procurement from those who answer to the RfI. Moreover, the Contracting Entity reserves the right to invite or not to invite suppliers for further meetings regarding this RfI. The Contracting Entity will not pay any expenses related to this Prior Information Notice or other efforts regarding this procurement