RailRoad Battery Shunter (RRV) - AWARD

Description

We are looking to hire a Road Rail Battery Shunter with the following minimum requirements of: o To carry out shunting moves at its 3 sites (non-public areas - inside and outside the NRM on track and internal roadways) o Standard gauge (1,435mm) o Trailing weight 300 T haulage and stopping capability (unbraked stock). o Smallest curve radius 80m o British Standard loading gauge W6a o Charging power to be no more than 16 amp (240v or 415v AC) o Remote control & ride on facility o Horn & audible movement warning o Visual warning lights, front, and rear o Buffers - to standard international height (1041mm centre from rail top) o Brake system - air brake facility o Coupling - draw hook for screw coupling with option for buck eye and other adaptors o Available for 2 years from May To bring security to the project and our timescale we would also want to receive as part of the tendered response and costings, details of a maintenance and servicing agreement. Details should include frequency of servicing, any annual inspections required, expected response times for breakdowns, what is covere…

Awards

Official publications

• SIM Architect and Lead Designer for Wonderlab and Power Up - AWARD
  Published: 2 December 2025
• ScM Flight Gallery - Lighting Upgrades - AWARD
  Published: 1 October 2025
• Flight Gallery Improvements - Graphics - AWARD
  Published: 1 October 2025
• Locomotion Exit Surveys 2024-27 - AWARD
  Published: 23 September 2025
• NRM Building Regulations Principal Designer - AWARD
  Published: 27 August 2025
• Disassembly and Removal of Existing Pallet Racking and Manufacture and Installation of Adjustable Pallet Racking in Hangar L1 - AWARD
  Published: 21 August 2025
• NCC Consolidation Project: Manufacture and Supply of 200 Large Pallets - AWARD
  Published: 21 August 2025
• Horizons Gallery Graphic Designer - AWARD
  Published: 20 August 2025
• Multimedia Guides - AWARD
  Published: 14 August 2025
• SIM Power Hall Historic Engine Contractor - AWARD
  Published: 1 August 2025

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The submission deadline is 20 April 2023, 12:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

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