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1720 Class Locomotive Engine Overhauls 2026

Issued by Queensland Rail · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities

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Published
21 Sept 2026
Closes
12 Oct 2026, 02:00 UTC
Reference
VP525200
Location
Queensland, Australia
Sector
Transport & Logistics

Details

Queensland Rail is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to overhaul EMD 645E blower-type diesel engines. The base scope comprises four 1720 Class 8-645E engines, with an option for up to two additional 8-645E engines. Queensland Rail may also order the overhaul of up to ten 12-645E engines.

The services include collection and transport, disassembly, inspection, repair or replacement of components, reassembly, testing, preservation, provision of overhaul documentation, and delivery of the completed engines to Queensland Rail’s nominated location in Townsville.

Buyer: Queensland Rail

Buyer location: 305 Edward St, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP525200

Buyer's reference: QRP-26-45

Opens: Monday 21 September 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Monday 12 October 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Monday 12 October 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Monday 23 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Railway, Tramway and Track; 1: Components and Other Systems; 2: Machinery and Equipment; 3: Maintenance Services

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Brisbane; 2: Far North; 3: Fitzroy; 4: Mackay; 5: Northern; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 5

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Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from Queensland Rail, going back to July 2026 — 5 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 63 open Transport & Logistics tenders in Australia. This one closes in 13 days.

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