The tender is divided into three batches. Batch 1 (Standard) comprises 50 four-axle 15kV/25kV ac units, 25 multi-system locomotives for international use including Italy, and 25 units for international use excluding Italy. All of these locomotives will be equipped with a 350kW last mile diesel engine, and will have a starting tractive effort of 300kN and an output of 5.6MW in electric mode. An initial tranche of 30 locomotives will be delivered in 2017, and the remaining 70 units will be available to order as options.
Batch 2 (Super Cargo West) comprises up to 50 multi-system bi-mode locomotives which will have an output of 5.6MW when running under electric traction and 1.8MW under diesel power. These locomotives can have four or six axles and there will be an initial firm order for 30 units with deliveries scheduled to start in 2020.
Batch 3 (Super Cargo East) consists of up to 50 six-axle 15kV/25kV ac 5MW locomotives without last mile diesel engines. These locomotives will be certified for operation in Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary. The locomotives will also be authorised for use in Austria, albeit only on the line between Vienna and the Hungarian border at Hegyeshalom. An initial firm order for 10 units will be delivered from 2017 onwards.
All Super Cargo locomotives need to offer a minimum tractive effort of 450kN and all three batches will have a maximum speed of 120km/h. The contract will include maintenance of the fleet across their entire sphere of operation.
The deadline for expressions of interest is November 25.
