Prior information notice for MetroLink M500 Contract (DBFOM -Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain)  to appoint a project company (M500 Contractor) who will be responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of the metro rolling stock, signalling system, a railway depot and maintenance facility, metro control centre building(s) together with the installation of all line-wide trackwork, overhead contact system, power and communication systems, mechanical and electrical systems including tunnel and station ventilation, people movement systems and the fit out and finishes in sixteen stations plus urban realm works. The M500 Contractor will be required to procure financing in respect of the abovementioned works, and following completion of the works, the M500 Contractor will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the MetroLink system as a whole.

TII is now inviting suppliers to register their interest in the M500 Contract and to participate in a market consultation on the draft proposed features of the M500 Contract through the following link https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/pmc/viewPmc.do?resourceId=6696998.A Market Sounding Questionnaire is also provided in the same workspace. Expressions of Interest and responses to the Market Sounding Questionnaire(s) must be received via the eTenders PMC by 17:00hrs (BST) on Thursday 23rd October 2025, confirming a designated representative, e-mail address and contact number from their firm. Value of contract EUR9.5 bn, excluding VAT. Contact Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), Dublin, tel +353-1-6463600, email Paul.Farrelly@tii.ie. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/656798-2025. Ref.n. M500. 41/25.