Rail Baltica is a greenfield rail infrastructure project aimed at fully integrating the Baltic States into the European rail network. Spanning over five European Union countries – Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and indirectly Finland – the project represents a significant step towards enhanced regional connectivity. The Baltic section of Rail Baltica is known as the Rail Baltica Global Project, underscoring its importance as a cross-border initiative with far-reaching economic and strategic benefits for the region.
Rail Baltica is currently in an active construction phase in Lithuania. In parallel with ongoing development, preparations for future works are advancing, with a pre-qualification process for suppliers of design services launched in October.
This call invites potential suppliers to qualify for the upcoming procurements of design and design supervision services for Rail Baltica’s regional stations and railway nodes in Lithuania, laying the groundwork for the next stages of the project’s infrastructure development.
A milestone in project implementation
Rail Baltica stands as the largest rail infrastructure project in the history of the Baltic states and holds significant geopolitical importance. It is designed to enhance mobility, promote sustainability, and drive economic growth across the region.
The project is co-financed by the European Union and the states’ national budgets. The continuous financial support from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) provides long-term stability for suppliers throughout the project’s development phases.
Rail Baltica continues to expand its international partnership network, engaging with around 300 Baltic and EU companies. To date, over €4.7 billion in supplier contracts have been signed, underscoring the project’s scale and commitment to collaboration across borders.
Call for pre-qualification for future tenders
The Qualification Assessment System (QAS) has been established to pre-select suppliers to carry out the future Rail Baltica works. This system ensures that only suppliers meeting specific qualification criteria are shortlisted to participate in the upcoming tenders.
Suppliers included in the list of pre-qualified candidates will be the only ones invited to submit bids for specific procurement opportunities. The QAS is structured into four categories, organized by the scope and value of the planned procurements, along with the corresponding qualification requirements.
The tenders are categorized as follows: design and design supervision services for the construction/reconstruction of the communications and engineering networks of the railway infrastructure of the Rail Baltica project at railway nodes; design and design supervision services for the construction/reconstruction of the communications and regional stations, railway infrastructure, communications and engineering networks of the Rail Baltica project.
The qualification process for suppliers is designed not only to inform the market in advance of upcoming procurements but also to ensure efficient and seamless project progress in the future. The QAS is structured into categories to attract businesses of various sizes and capacities.
Suppliers interested in participating in the planned works of the Rail Baltica project in Lithuania are encouraged to submit their applications by 13:00 (GMT+3) on 11 November. For further information, please visit:
https://ted.europa.eu/lt/notice/-/detail/594695-2024
https://pirkimai.eviesiejipirkimai.lt/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/776798?B=PPO
About Rail Baltica
Rail Baltica is one of Europe's largest high-speed infrastructure projects, aiming to establish a modern and sustainable rail link that connects the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with the European rail network. It is also a part of the trans-European transport corridor.
Rail Baltica will be a fully electrified, double-track railway with a standard gauge of 1435 mm and will be equipped with ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) and designed to meet European standards. With a design speed of 249 km/h, Rail Baltica will significantly reduce travel times between the Baltic States and major European cities. It will serve as a modern infrastructure for passenger, freight, and military mobility, promoting accessibility and facilitating business, tourism, and cultural exchange. Additionally, the project will enhance the Baltic region's position as a vital transit hub, fostering stronger trade connections and promoting regional cooperation.
About RB Rail AS
RB Rail AS is a multinational joint venture of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania established to lead and coordinate the implementation of the Rail Baltica Global Project, the first infrastructure development project of this scale in the Baltic region. More about Rail Baltica global project: www.railbaltica.org
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