MetroLink Issues Global PIN and Confirms September Market Engagement Events
MetroLink Programme Director Dr Sean Sweeney has yesterday, Sunday July 6th, confirmed a series of global market briefings that will take place across key European cities starting this September with a flagship event in Dublin.
The key Dublin briefing will offer the most in-depth and transparent picture to date of the delivery structure of the MetroLink programme and the exciting opportunities that this landmark and transformative project will deliver.
This event will take place on September 4 in Dublin and will be attended by the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien. *
Today a Global PIN (Periodic Information Notice) has also been issued to the international market in a declaration of MetroLink’s intent to engage.
A PIN is an official announcement used in public procurement processes to alert the market about an upcoming major infrastructure project or contract opportunity. It gives suppliers advance notice that a contracting authority intends to launch a procurement procedure in the future. It also helps the authority gauge market interest and may lead to early supplier engagement.
The decision to commence market engagement in September is to allow for the completion of the ongoing Irish Government review of the National Development Plan (NDP). With that finalised review now expected in late July, the MetroLink Executive Team has coordinated its briefing schedule to align with this critical national update.
MetroLink is Ireland's first fully automated, high-capacity metro system, designed to transform public transport in the city. Spanning approximately 19km, it will connect Swords to Charlemont via Dublin Airport and the city centre.
This innovative and vital programme is a cornerstone of Ireland’s climate and mobility goals, supporting economic growth as well as urban connectivity and renewal. It will offer new business opportunities for a wide range of organisations, from large international firms to locally based Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs).
MetroLink will also support several thousand direct construction jobs for each year of construction activity up to its opening, as well as a further 2,500 to 3,000 indirect supply chain and support related jobs each year.
The September briefings will offer key updates on the MetroLink programme, including:
· MetroLink’s position in relation to the updated Irish National Development Plan (NDP)
· The latest information on bid cost expectations
· Introduction to the full MetroLink Executive Team, including leaders with extensive large scale metro-project experience
· Clarification on the Enforceable Railway Order status
· Details on the DBFOM contract term and capital contribution.
The briefings will also provide a timetable for the procurement of:
· M401 NEC (Station box/tunnel civils)
· M402 NEC (Station box/tunnel civils)
· M500 DBFOM (Stations, systems, operations & maintenance)
Sean Sweeney, MetroLink Programme Director, has welcomed this important development in the preparations for delivery of this vital piece of infrastructure for Ireland.
“These market engagement events are a key milestone in the delivery of our programme,” he said.”
“We are committed to working collaboratively with the industry to ensure that we harness the best expertise, innovation and value from the market. Engaging early with potential suppliers allows us to shape a procurement approach that is both ambitious and deliverable.
“Together we can lay the foundations for MetroLink that will serve our communities for generations to come.”
MetroLink currently anticipates issuing Contract Notices in Late November 2025, subject to final market feedback received through the September briefings.
Please see the below slate for the confirmed market engagement dates
· 4 September – Dublin
· 8–10 September – London*
· 10–12 September – Paris*
· 15–17 September – Milan*
· 18–19 September – Berlin
· 22–23 September – Vienna
· 24–26 September – Madrid*
(*Dates are subject to change and may include bilateral or group briefing formats.)
(*Availability of the Taoiseach, Tánaiste, and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien is dependent on Government business)
These sessions will offer the final opportunity for global market participants to provide direct input before the formal commencement of procurement activities.
For further queries regarding this press release, please contact Eoin Murphy on 085 852 4979.
If you would like to attend, please email (supplychainmetrolink@tii.ie) by 25th July 2025 quoting 'Market Engagement Tickets' in the subject line and include the following information:
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PRESS RELEASE - MetroLink Issues Global Pin and Confirms September Market Engagement Events