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Zagreb Seeks 10 Million Euro Tram Overhaul for 15 More Years of Service
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Zagreb Seeks 10 Million Euro Tram Overhaul for 15 More Years of Service

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Zagreb's public transport company, ZET, is seeking a contractor for a 10 million euro investment maintenance project on its low-floor TMK 2200 trams.
  • The project aims to extend the trams' lifespan by 15 years, enhance passenger safety and comfort, and upgrade interior and exterior features.
  • A previous tender was canceled because the sole bidder, Konฤar, submitted an invalid offer, leading to a new tender being issued.

Zagreb's public transport operator, ZET, is launching a new tender for a significant 10 million euro investment maintenance project on its fleet of low-floor TMK 2200 trams. This initiative aims to extend the operational life of the trams by an additional 15 years, ensuring continued safety and comfort for passengers while aligning them with modern standards.

The purpose of investment maintenance is to extend the lifespan of the trams for the next 15 years, ensure passenger safety and comfort, and align with modern standards.

โ€” tender documentationThe tender documentation outlines the objectives of the investment maintenance project.

The scope of the investment maintenance includes comprehensive repairs and overhauls. Key components such as engines, brakes, and control systems will be addressed. The project also involves restoring the exterior and modernizing the interior to improve the passenger experience. ZET plans to perform this work on five vehicles.

Upgrades are expected to introduce several new functionalities. These include battery operation for at least 200 meters without overhead power, LED displays for external passenger information, and both USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports in passenger and driver areas. The trams will also feature "Schuko" sockets with continuous power supply, passenger counting systems, and improved seating and spaces for individuals with special needs. TFT monitors will be installed at the front and rear of each tram for passenger information.

Passengers as users of the vehicle after investment maintenance should retain all the amenities of the existing TMK 2200 passenger space.

โ€” tender documentationThe tender documentation specifies requirements for the passenger space after the maintenance.

This is the second attempt to secure a contractor for this project. A previous tender in February was canceled because Konฤar, the only company to submit a bid, was disqualified. Although Konฤar met the financial requirements with a bid of nearly 10 million euros, their offer was rejected for altering cost breakdown items, which was explicitly forbidden in the tender documentation.

All changes in the passenger space, except those that increase safety, must increase the quality of travel.

โ€” tender documentationThe tender documentation emphasizes that passenger comfort should be enhanced by the upgrades.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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