KTX-Sancheon BTU Emergency Brake Unit

Auto-translated from Korean

Original title: KTX-산천 BTU 구원제동유니트

한국철도공사 (KORAIL)

Published: Nov 7, 2026

Updated: Nov 7, 2026

Source: KORAIL — Korea Railroad Corporation

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector. Located in South Korea, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through KORAIL — Korea Railroad Corporation, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: Korean

This tender is for the supply of BTU (Brake Unit) rescue brake units for KTX-Sancheon trains ('KTX-산천 BTU 구원제동유니트'). This is a goods procurement ('물품') tender with a lump-sum contract ('총액계약'). The bid opening is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The BTU rescue brake unit is a safety-critical component designed to ensure braking capability in emergency situations or for specific maintenance procedures. Suppliers must be able to provide units that meet rigorous safety and performance standards required for high-speed rail operations. Key requirements will include strict adherence to railway braking system regulations, high reliability, durability, and precise compatibility with the KTX-Sancheon train systems. The tender documentation will outline detailed technical specifications, material requirements, testing protocols, and any necessary certifications or approvals from railway authorities. Proven experience in manufacturing or supplying safety-critical railway components is highly advantageous. The selection criteria will focus on the supplier's ability to meet all technical specifications and the submitted lump-sum price.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from KORAIL — Korea Railroad Corporation and was originally published on November 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Korean. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About 한국철도공사 (KORAIL)

한국철도공사 (KORAIL) has issued 2,250 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 351 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for South Korea. Notices are distributed via KORAIL — Korea Railroad Corporation. Most recent publication: November 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit KORAIL — Korea Railroad Corporation to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by 한국철도공사 (KORAIL) in South Korea. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in South Korea. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.