Czech railway infrastructure manager SZDC came with a solution of a central mode of purchasing equipment which will allow it to save dozens of millions Czech crowns per year. During a tender for purchase of rails being opened centrally for the first time, SŽDC managed to save almost 30% of state financial resources. This represents costs savings almost by one-third compared to the period when material purchase was assured by each SŽDC Regional Directorate separately. Upon discussion within the company Administration Board and its approval, the centralisation of safety and signalling equipment purchase is being currently prepared as well.
Based on a resolution of The Administration Board, SŽDC recently started pursuing purchase centralisation within construction investment activities as well. This concerns material and equipment used for railway modernisation such as acquiring concrete sleepers for which savings up to 4% in average were reached during the tendering procedure.
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