Europe – France | Grand Paris Express Line 18 – West Tunnel Ventilation Works (Saint-Quentin Est–Versailles)

Client / Awarding authority: Société des Grands Projets (SGP)

Winning contractor(s): Cegelec Paris (France) SDEL INFI (France)

Project scope:

Design, supply and installation of ventilation, decompression and smoke extraction systems for the West tunnel section of Line 18 of the Grand Paris Express between Saint-Quentin Est and Versailles work sites.

Tunnel characteristics:

Railway tunnel (metro); West tunnel section of Line 18. Tunnel length not disclosed. Works include operational ventilation, emergency smoke extraction and pressure relief systems.

Contract value: EUR 19.75 million

Duration: 57 months

Location: Yvelines department, Île-de-France, France

For further information pleas visit the TED - https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/24660-2026. 03/26.

Singapore Downtown Line 2 Extension (DTL2e) – Tunnels Contract 1

Client / awarding authority
Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore

Winning contractor(s)
Woh Hup Engineering Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Underground Technology Engineering Construction Pte Ltd (Singapore)
(joint venture)

Project scope
Design and construction of two mainline railway tunnels and a tunnel connection to Gali Batu Depot, including associated civil works.

Tunnel characteristics

• Two mainline bored tunnels, each approximately 1km long
• Maximum depth of up to 21m
• Tunnelling carried out adjacent to the operational North–South Line and existing infrastructure, including Sungei Pang Sua and Pang Sua Canal
• One cut-and-cover tunnel at Gali Batu Depot forming part of a new reception track

Contract value
S$326m (approximately US$253m)

Duration
Construction start expected in Q2 (year not specified)

Location
North-west Singapore, along the Downtown Line 2 Extension corridor, including Sungei Kadut Avenue and Gali Batu Depot.  For further information please click here. 02/26.

Germany – Tunnelling Works – A71 Tunnel Schmücke: Lot 5 – Renewal of Tunnel Traffic Technology

Buyer

Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes – NL Ost

Email: vergabe.ost@autobahn.de

Activity: General public services

Legal type: Public undertaking

Project Overview

The Federal Motorway Authority has awarded the contract for Lot 5 of the A71 Tunnel Schmücke rehabilitation programme, covering the renewal of traffic‑related technical systems within the tunnel. The works form part of the wider refurbishment of the Schmücke Tunnel infrastructure.

•             Estimated contract value: €2,998,907.03 (excl. VAT)

Lot Details – LOT‑0000

A71 Tunnel Schmücke – Renewal of Traffic Technology

Scope includes the replacement and installation of key traffic‑management systems:

•             63 variable message signs

•             5 barrier and signal installations

•             8 external distribution cabinets

•             Associated civil works: cable routes, cabling, ancillary installations

•             Maintenance contract included (with option for extension under §8(3) of the maintenance agreement)

Contract duration:

•             Start: 02/03/2026

•             End: 03/12/2027

GPA-covered: Yes

EU funding: Not financed by EU funds

Award criterion: 100% price

Award Result

Total value of contracts awarded under this notice: €1,899,098.00

Winning tenderer: BiGe Yunex GmbH / LB Elektro‑ und Verkehrsanlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG (Leader: LB Elektro‑ und Verkehrsanlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG)

•             Tender value: €1,899,098.00

•             Subcontracting: No

•             Contract signed: 05/01/2026

•             Contract ID: CON‑0001

Competition

•             Tenders received: 3

•             Electronic submissions: 3

•             SME tenders: 2

•             EEA cross-border tenders: 0

•             Non‑EEA tenders: 0

Key Organisations

•             Buyer & info provider: Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes – NL Ost, Halle (Saale)

•             Review body: Bundeskartellamt – Vergabekammern des Bundes, Bonn

•             Mediation: Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes, Berlin

•             TED eSender: Datenservice Öffentlicher Einkauf (BeschA BMI)

For further information please visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/4769-2026 02/26.

Contract Award Notice
Services – Tunnel Modernization
Villabona 90i & 90ii Tunnels, León–Gijón Line

Procedure: Contract award

Contracting Authority

Adif – Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias
Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 647 996 819
Email: comprascontratacion@adif.es

Contract Description

Adif has awarded a contract for the complete modernization of the Villabona 90i and 90ii tunnels on the conventional gauge León–Gijón railway line. The tunnels are 902 m and 853 m long, respectively, and the modernization works will ensure compliance with current safety, operational, and structural standards.

The contract has been awarded to Vías y Construcciones SA, based in Madrid, a leading Spanish civil engineering company specializing in railway infrastructure.

Scope of Works

The contract includes:
• Structural refurbishment and reinforcement of tunnel linings
• Modernization of drainage, ventilation, and safety installations
• Upgrades to electrical, signalling, and lighting systems
• Compliance with current railway safety and operational standards
• Technical documentation and handover

Contract Value

• Awarded value: EUR 15 million
• VAT: Excluded

Project Background

The Villabona tunnels are key infrastructure elements on the León–Gijón conventional line, serving both passenger and freight traffic. Modernization will extend service life, improve safety, and enhance operational reliability.

Legal and Publication Information

• Contract reference: 3.24/27507.0240
• Publication portals: Contratación del Estado, Adif, Ministerio de Transportes

Contract Award Notice

Services – Traffic Control System for Tunnel Modernisation

Schmücke Tunnel (1,720 m / 1,729 m), A71 Motorway – Lot 1

Procedure: Award of contract

Contracting Authority

Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes – Niederlassung Ost

Halle (Saale), Germany

Tel: +49 345 94099504

Email: Vergabe.ost@autobahn.de

Contract Description

Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes – NL Ost has awarded the contract for the traffic control system required during the modernisation works in the Schmücke Tunnel on the A71 motorway (Lot 1).

The contract covers the provision, installation, and operational management of traffic control and safety-related systems to support tunnel refurbishment activities along this key motorway corridor.

The contract has been awarded to Wolf Montage GmbH & Co. KG, based in Hoppstädten‑Weiersbach.

Scope of Services

The awarded contract includes:

• Traffic control and safety system installation

• Temporary traffic management during tunnel modernisation

• Operational support for traffic regulation equipment

• System monitoring and maintenance during works

• Coordination with site operations and safety teams

Contract Value

• Awarded value: EUR 1.34 million

• VAT: Excluded

Procurement Information

The award has been published in accordance with EU and German public procurement regulations.

Legal and Publication Information

• TED publication: OJ S 242 – https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/833544-2025

• Official reference: A1104400111

Contract Award Notice
Services – Maintenance and Modernization of Tunnel Management and Safety Systems
Mont du Raimeux Tunnel, A16 Motorway

Procedure: Contract award

Contracting Authority

FEDRO – Federal Roads Office
Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland
Tel: +41 58 461 87 11
Email: marchespublics.estavayer@astra.admin.ch

Contract Description

FEDRO has awarded a contract for the maintenance and modernization of the management and safety systems (BSA) in the Mont du Raimeux tunnel, a 3,390 m tunnel located on the A16 motorway between the Moutier and Choindez junctions.

The contract has been awarded to WSP Ingenieurs Conseils SA, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The project involves upgrading the tunnel’s operational, safety and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with current standards and to maintain long-term tunnel safety and reliability.

Scope of Works

The contract includes:
• Maintenance of existing management and safety systems
• Modernization and technical upgrades of BSA (tunnel control, monitoring, and safety installations)
• System testing, commissioning, and documentation
• Ensuring operational reliability and regulatory compliance of tunnel infrastructure

Contract Value

• Awarded value: EUR 4.47 million
• Equivalent: CHF 4.17 million (including 8.1% VAT)

Project Background

The Mont du Raimeux tunnel is a critical segment of the A16 motorway, forming part of the trans-Swiss transport corridor. Upgrading its management and safety systems is essential to maintain high safety standards for vehicle traffic and to comply with modern tunnel regulations.

Legal and Publication Information

• TED Notice No.: 835688‑2025
• Official Journal: OJ S 242
• Contract reference: N16.10 MP‑230034
• Publication portal: Tenders Electronic Daily (TED)
• Link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/835688-2025

Contract Award Notice
Supply and Installation – Tunnel Ventilation Systems
Great Belt Rail Tunnel

Procedure: Contract award

Contracting Authority

A/S Storebælt
Copenhagen, Denmark
Attn: SBF – Mathilde Thulstrup
Tel: +45 33 93 52 00
Email: math@sbf.dk

Contract Description

A/S Storebælt has awarded a contract for the design, manufacture and delivery of tunnel ventilation equipment for the Great Belt rail tunnel in Denmark. The contract forms part of ongoing works to enhance safety and operational reliability within the 8 km-long immersed tunnel, which carries rail traffic beneath the Great Belt strait.

The contract has been awarded to Novenco Building & Industry A/S, based in Næstved, Denmark, a specialist supplier of high-performance ventilation solutions for tunnel and infrastructure applications.

Scope of Works

The contract includes:
• Design and engineering of tunnel ventilation equipment
• Production of 160 new jet fans
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Delivery of equipment to the construction site
• On-site supervision during installation
• Technical documentation and handover

The jet fans will support longitudinal ventilation and smoke control within the tunnel, contributing to compliance with modern safety and fire protection standards for rail tunnels.

Contract Value

• Awarded value: EUR 2.83 million
• Equivalent: DKK 21.13 million
• VAT: Excluded

Project Background

The Great Belt Fixed Link is one of Denmark’s most critical transport corridors, connecting Zealand and Funen. The rail tunnel, consisting of twin single-track tubes, plays a key role in national and international rail traffic. Continuous upgrades are being implemented to ensure long-term safety, resilience and regulatory compliance.

Legal and Publication Information

• TED Notice No.: 832208-2025
• Official Journal: OJ S 241
• Publication portal: Tenders Electronic Daily (TED)
• Link: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/832208-2025

Contract Award Notice

Services – Maintenance of Signaling, Telecommunications, CTC, Safety & Civil Protection Systems

La Robla – Pola de Lena Section (Pajares Bypass), León–Asturias High-Speed Rail Line

Procedure: Award of contract

Contracting Authority

Adif (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias)

Madrid, Spain

Tel: +34 91 300 6638

Email: compras.contratacion@adif.es

Contract Description

Adif has awarded a contract for the maintenance of key operational and safety systems on the La Robla – Pola de Lena section of the León–Asturias high-speed rail line, including the Pajares Bypass.

The contract has been awarded to Hitachi Rail España SL, based in Madrid, and covers the upkeep and operational reliability of signaling systems, fixed telecommunications, centralized traffic control (CTC), safety installations, and civil protection systems along this strategic high-speed corridor.

Scope of Services

The contract includes maintenance and operational support for:

• Signalling systems

• Fixed telecommunications infrastructure

• Centralized traffic control (CTC) systems

• Railway safety installations

• Civil protection and emergency systems

• Associated technical assistance and system performance monitoring

Contract Value

• Awarded value: EUR 11.06 million

• VAT: Excluded

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded in accordance with applicable Spanish and EU public procurement regulations.

Legal and Publication Information

• Official reference: 2.25/21520.0044.  

• Publication portal: https://contrataciondelestado.es/

Contract Award Notice

Works – Construction of Fire-Fighting and Drinking Water Supply Systems

Isla Bella and Plazzas Tunnels / Ravetg Area – N13 Motorway

Procedure: Award of contract

Contracting Authority

Ustra (Federal Roads Office – FEDRO)

Bellinzona, Switzerland

Tel: +41 58 469 6811

Email: acquistipubblici@astra.admin.ch

Contract Description

Ustra has awarded a contract for the construction of new water supply systems serving key tunnel infrastructure along the N13 motorway in the Canton of Graubünden.

The contract has been awarded to Lazzarini AG, based in Samedan, and covers the installation of a fire‑fighting water supply system for the Isla Bella Tunnel (2,449 m) and the Plazzas Tunnel (254 m), as well as the construction of a drinking water supply system for Ravetg.

Scope of Works

The contract includes:

• Construction of a dedicated fire‑fighting water supply system for the Isla Bella Tunnel

• Construction of a fire‑fighting water supply system for the Plazzas Tunnel

• Installation of a new drinking water supply system for the Ravetg area

• Associated civil works, hydraulic installations, and integration with existing N13 motorway infrastructure

Contract Value

• Awarded value: EUR 1.29 million

• Equivalent value: CHF 1.21 million

• VAT: Included (8.1%)

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded in accordance with applicable Swiss and EU procurement regulations.

Legal and Publication Information

• TED Reference: 758701-2025

• Official Journal: OJ S 221 / 2025

For full details, please consult the official TED notice:

https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/758701-2025