KTX-Sancheon Rescue Brake Unit

Auto-translated from Korean

Original title: KTX-산천 구원제동유니트

한국철도공사 (KORAIL)

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: kr_korail

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Rail Transport. 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. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Original language: Korean

This tender, managed by Korail (Korea Railroad Corporation) in South Korea, concerns the procurement of a rescue brake unit (구원제동유니트) for the KTX-Sancheon high-speed train. The procurement type is for domestic goods ('내자'). While specific contract details like payment structure and bid opening dates are not provided in this summary, this tender seeks a supplier for a critical safety component. The rescue brake unit is essential for the safe operation and emergency procedures of the KTX-Sancheon fleet. Typical requirements for such specialized railway equipment include strict adherence to Korail's technical specifications, compliance with international railway safety standards (e.g., EN standards), and robust quality assurance processes. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities, product reliability, and potentially provide maintenance or support services. Korail, as the contracting authority, will likely assess bids based on technical compliance, product quality, delivery schedule, and overall value to ensure the safety and operational integrity of its high-speed rail services.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from KORAIL — Korea Railroad Corporation and was originally published on August 6, 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 1,275 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 335 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: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

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.