Negotiated procedure, deadline 7th December, 2006 for hire of three engineering design managers for the Kolbotn-Ski project. The Kolbotn-Ski section is part of a planned development from two to four tracks between Oslo and Ski, some 23 km south of the capital. The project will be financed by the State through annual allocations. Progress will depend on Jernbaneverket obtaining the necessary budget allocations and planning permissions. The project includes the Ski station expansion and improvement of the station area from 2007 to 2009. Construction of the Kolbotn-Ski section will commence in 2009 or 2010 at the earliest. Construction of the Oslo-Kolbotn section will commence some time after 2011. Three tunnels are planned: Oslo-Kolbotn (some 10 km), Kolbotn-Assurdalen (some 4 km), and Assurdalen-Vevelstad (some 800 m) The tunnel concept (single or twin tube tunnels, etc.) has not been chosen yet nor has the construction method been decided. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=225380-2006, OJ S 210, or contact Jernbaneverket Infrastruktur Utbygging, Oslo, fax +47 22455800. E-mail aie@jbv.no 47/06.

Invitation to tender by negotiated procedure, deadline 12.01.2011, for ground water monitoring on Follo railway from Oslo to Ski. Contract duration 01.03.2011-31.12.2020, value EUR1.97 million excluding VAT. Further information, specs and docs from Joern Groendal at Jernbaneverket in Oslo, tel +47 91656252, fax +47 22455499, e-mail grjo@jbv.no to whom tenders or requests to participate must be sent. Time limit for access to documents 05.01.2011. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=380012-2010. 51/10.

Invitation to tender using restricted procedure, deadline 21.03.2011, for engineering design of the Gamlebyen-Langhus tunnel section of the new 22 km-long twin-track Follo line Oslo-Ski. Langhus tunnel will be twin tube and will become the longest rail tunnel in Norway. Further information, specs and docs from Per Fahlen at Jernbaneverket in Oslo, tel +47 97832327, fax +47 22455499, e-mail xfahper@jbv.no. Register interest at www.doffin.no/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=224253. Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to Jernbaneverket, Stenersgt. 1D, attn 9.etg resepsjonen, Utbygging, 0103 Oslo, tel +47 05280. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=060931-2011. 08/11.

Prior information of Follo Line international conference 2012 to be held at Thon Hotel Vika Atrium, Oslo on Tuesday 27^th November. Follo includes 19.5 km of twin-tube railway tunnel and is the largest current infrastucture project in Norway. Award procedures start 01.10.2013 for start of work on 01.01.2014 and completion 01.12.2020. Further information from Jernbaneverket in Oslo, tel +47 91398178, e-mail follobanen@jbv.no. More from no/86. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=339298-2012. 44/12.

Invitation to tender using restricted procedure, deadline 22.04.2013, for preparatory work on the stretch Langhus-Ski on the new 22 km-long twin-track Follo line Oslo-Ski. The contract includes the relaying of Fv 152 Langhusveien with the establishment of a T-junction, and ground reinforcements. In addition, Roasbekken will be relaid through a mountain tunnel including entrance and exit structures. Register interest at http://www.doffin.no/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=288050. Further information, specs and docs from Age Vold at Jernbaneverket in Oslo, tel +47 05280, fax +47 22455499. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=096267-2013. 14/13.

Negotiated invitation to tender, deadline 19.06.2013, for the excavation by hard rock, shielded TBMs, of the 19 km twin-tube rail tunnels between km 2.3 near Oslo S in the north, to km 21.3 close to the new Ski station in the south (contract 3). The cross sectional area of the tunnel is 52 sq m. The contract is part of the Follo line project. Register interest at http://www.english.doffin.no/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=287955. Contact Jernbaneverket, att.n Thien Hai Huynh, Oslo, tel +47 05280, fax +47 22455499. Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the Norwegian National Rail Administration, att.n Thor Stenersen, Oslo, tel +47 05280, fax +47 22455499. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=157150-2013. 20/13.

Negotiated invitation to tender, deadline 19.06.2013, for the contract 2 excavation by drill/blast of the inbound Oestfold Line, the inner section of the twin-tube Follo Line rail tunnels, a number of crossings with existing tunnels and roads, and the 3-track tunnel at the interface with the EPC and TBM contracts at Oslo S Station. Register interest at http://www.english.doffin.no/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=294777. Further information, specs and docs from Merete Norli at Jernbaneverket in Oslo, tel +47 05280, fax +47 22455499, to whom tenders or requests to participate must be sent. More at www.jernbaneverket.no. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=162335-2013. 20/13.

Postponed from 19.06.2013 to 15.07.2013 the deadline of the negotiated invitation to tender for the excavation by hard rock shielded TBMs of the 19 km-long twin-tube rail tunnels between km 2.3 near Oslo S in the north, to km 21.3 close to the new Ski station in the south (contract 3). The cross sectional area of the tunnel is 52 sq m. The contract is part of the Follo line project. Register interest at http://www.english.doffin.no/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=287955. Contact Jernbaneverket, att.n Thien Hai Huynh, Oslo, tel +47 05280, fax +47 22455499. Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the Norwegian National Rail Administration, att.n Thor Stenersen, Oslo, tel +47 05280, fax +47 22455499. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=187195-2013. 24/13.

The Norwegian National Rail Administration has selected the most qualified companies to compete for two of four EPC contracts for the new Follo Line between Oslo and Ski.

There will be a total of four major EPC contracts or turnkey contracts for the Follo Line project: one contract that includes the introduction of the new path to Oslo Central S, two contracts for tunnelling (one for boring with four TBMs and one for drill/blast) and a contract for the open section Langhus–Ski, including the new Ski train station.

Six Joint Ventures will be invited to tender for the EPC TBM contract: Acciona Infraestructuras and Ghella (Spain–Italy), Gulermark-Samsung-Pizzarotti (Turkey–Korea–Italy), Implenia Norge, Hochtief Solution and Dragados (Norway–Germany–Spain), NCC Construction, Vinci Construction Grands Projects and Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau (Norway–France–Germany), Obrascon Hauarte Lain, SK Engineering and Construction (Spain–Korea), Skanska Norge and Strabag (Norway–Austria).

Three joint ventures and three companies will be invited to tender for the EPC D&B contract: JV Implenia Norge, Hochtief Solution and Dragados (Norway–Germany–Spain), JV Skanska Norge and Strabag (Norway–Austria), JV Salini, Impregilo and CSC Impresa Costruzioni (Italy–Italy–Switzerland), AF gruppen Norge (Norway), Obrascon Huarte Lain (Spain), Societa italiana per condotte d’acqua (Italy).

Click here and no/86 for tunnelbuilder archive. Visit http://www.jernbaneverket.no/no/startpage1/Projects/New-double-track-Oslo-Ski/Companies-prequalified-for-the-Follo-Line-tunnel-works/. 41/13.

The Norwegian National Rail Administration has released tender documents to the six companies and joint ventures prequalified last June for the EPC Oslo Central Station contract for the Follo Line Project: AF Gruppen Norge AS (NO), Bilfinger Construction GmbH (DE), Salini Impregilo (IT), Skanska Norge AS and Ed. Zueblin AG (NO/DE), Societa Italiana per Condotte d'Acqua SpA (IT) and Veidekke Entreprenor AS (NO). The contract is scheduled to be signed in the spring of 2015.

Last month, on 12.06.2014, Norwegian National Rail Administration announced  the five prequalified companies for the EPC Ski contract: AF Gruppen Norge AS (NO), Obrascon Huarte Lain (ES), Skanska Norge AS (NO), Società Italiana per Condotte d'Acqua SpA (IT) and Veidekke Entreprenor AS (NO). ITT for this contract, covering the approach from the tunnel to the new public transport hub at Ski, is scheduled for end-August. The contract will be signed in Spring, 2015. Click no/86 for tunnelbuilder archive. Visit http://www.jernbaneverket.no/en/startpage1/News/Tender-documents-released-for-the-Follo-Line-Project/. 29/14.

The Norwegian National Rail Administration and Societa Italiana per Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A (Condotte) have signed the first EPC contract, value EUR150 million, for the Follo Line Project. The drill/blast contract, one of five EPC contracts in this Norwegian mega project, covers excavation by drill/blast and drill & split techniques. The contract is located in the Ekeberg Hill, close to Oslo Central Station, where a three track tunnel is to be built combining the inbound Ostfold line, the inbound Follo Line and the outbound Follo Line. The new double track line will be crossing existing tunnels and infrastructure. The contract comprises the construction of the twin tube Follo Line tunnel between the exit of the three track tunnel and 1.2 km into the mountain/hillside, including the cross passages between the tunnels – and the crossing of Ekeberg Oil Depot and re-routing of a river in tunnel. The contract also includes construction of the south portal as a concrete culvert beneath a road, rebuilding of a ventilation tower and a railway bridge. Visit http://www.jernbaneverket.no/en/startpage1/News/First-tunnel-contract-signed/ and http://www.condotte.com. 09/15.

Omega AS of Olensvag secured the EUR6.3 million contract, excluding VAT, for active coordination and follow up of contractor assignments on the Follo line project, in order to ensure good and traceable quality at checkout after construction/installation (MC) and testing by use of check-lists and other support from PIMS CMS, as well as assist contracts with proper understanding and practical use in the field. The hire consultants will assist with follow-up of the project strategies for completion, as well as use of CMS and work processes in contracts for preparation works and turnkey contracts (EPC). Contact Jernbaneverket, attn  Thien Hai Huynh, Oslo, tel +47 22455000, e-mail thien.hai.huynh@jbv.no. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid= 400154-2014. Ref.n. 201404985. 09/15.

The JV Acciona Infraestructuras SA/Ghella SpA have been nominated by the Norwegian National Rail Administration for the tunnel TBM contract for the Follo Line Project. This is the second, and largest, of four EPC contracts for the Follo Line Project. In accordance with Norwegian and European public procurement legislation, a complaints period is allowed which, to reflect the size of the contract, has been set at 16 days. The contract, valued about EUR1 billion (NOK 8.7 billion) is scheduled to be signed before Easter, and the work will commence immediately thereafter.

The contract covers both conventional drilling and drilling by TBMs and comprises construction work to be performed without proximity to railway operations. The JV will also perform all the railway installations, with the exception of the signal system. All mechanical and electrical equipment in the tunnel will be installed in approximately half of the 44 cross connections to be built between the two tunnels. The cross connections will be used for evacuation between the tunnels.

In addition to the development of a large rig area at Asland, including a transformer station for providing power for the excavation with TBM, this contract includes the blasting of large assembly halls located approximately 1 km inside the mountain. Access tunnels to this area are currently under construction under a separate preparatory contract. In the assembly halls, the four TBMs will be assembled from prefabricated parts prior to operation. Two separate 19 km-long x 8.75 m-diameter tunnels will be excavated by TBM between Oslo and the new Ski station. Two machines will drill north towards Oslo, and two machines will drill southward toward Ski. The northern part of the tunnel will be excavated by conventional methods and by drill & split under another contract. Visit http://www.jernbaneverket.no/en/startpage1/News/Tunnel-TBM-contract-nominated/. 12/15.

The Norwegian National Rail Administration and Societa Italiana per Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A (Condotte) have signed the first EPC contract, value EUR150 million, for the Follo Line Project. The drill/blast contract, one of five EPC contracts in this Norwegian mega project, covers excavation by drill/blast and drill & split techniques. The contract is located in the Ekeberg Hill, close to Oslo Central Station, where a three track tunnel is to be built combining the inbound Ostfold line, the inbound Follo Line and the outbound Follo Line. The new double track line will be crossing existing tunnels and infrastructure. The contract comprises the construction of the twin tube Follo Line tunnel between the exit of the three track tunnel and 1.2 km into the mountain/hillside, including the cross passages between the tunnels – and the crossing of Ekeberg Oil Depot and re-routing of a river in tunnel. The contract also includes construction of the south portal as a concrete culvert beneath a road, rebuilding of a ventilation tower and a railway bridge. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=144854-2015, http://www.jernbaneverket.no/en/startpage1/News/First-tunnel-contract-signed/ and http://www.condotte.com.  09/15.

The JV Acciona Infraestructuras SA/Ghella SpA have been nominated by the Norwegian National Rail Administration for the tunnel TBM contract for the Follo Line Project. This is the second, and largest, of four EPC contracts for the Follo Line Project. In accordance with Norwegian and European public procurement legislation, a complaints period is allowed which, to reflect the size of the contract, has been set at 16 days. The contract, valued about EUR1 billion (NOK 8.7 billion) is scheduled to be signed before Easter, and the work will commence immediately thereafter.

The contract covers both conventional drilling and drilling by TBMs and comprises construction work to be performed without proximity to railway operations. The JV will also perform all the railway installations, with the exception of the signal system. All mechanical and electrical equipment in the tunnel will be installed in approximately half of the 44 cross connections to be built between the two tunnels. The cross connections will be used for evacuation between the tunnels.

In addition to the development of a large rig area at Asland, including a transformer station for providing power for the excavation with TBM, this contract includes the blasting of large assembly halls located approximately 1 km inside the mountain. Access tunnels to this area are currently under construction under a separate preparatory contract. In the assembly halls, the four TBMs will be assembled from prefabricated parts prior to operation. Two separate 19 km-long x 8.75 m-diameter tunnels will be excavated by TBM between Oslo and the new Ski station. Two machines will drill north towards Oslo, and two machines will drill southward toward Ski. The northern part of the tunnel will be excavated by conventional methods and by drill & split under another contract. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=144855-2015 and http://www.jernbaneverket.no/en/startpage1/News/Tunnel-TBM-contract-nominated/. 12/15.

The Norwegian National Rail Administration (NNRA) has nominated the Spanish company Obrascon Huarte Lain S.A. for the EPC Ski contract for the Follo Line Project. This is the third of six large EPC contracts for construction of the Follo Line. The EUR 280.59 million EPC Ski contract is scheduled to be signed in the beginning of August, and the work will commence immediately thereafter. Visit http://www.jernbaneverket.no/en/startpage1/News/epc-ski-contract-nominated/. 30/15. 

The Norwegian National Rail Administration has nominated Baneservice and Società Italiana per Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A for two new contracts for the Follo Line Project, which is a subproject of the Oslo Central Station. The contracts will, should be signed on the 17th and 18th December after the mandatory complaints period has expired.

Baneservice has been nominated for the contract JBT Rive reetablere. The scope of work includes removal and rebuilding of existing railway infrastructure and building of new railway infrastructure for the Follo Line and the Østfold Line close to Oslo Central Station. The contract has a value of approx. EUR23,44 million excluding options.

Società Italiana per Condotte d’Acqua S.p.A (Condotte) was nominated for the EPC Civil Oslo S contract. The scope of work includes the building of structures and track substructures for the Follo Line and the Østfold Line between Oslo Central Station and the Ekeberg Hill. The contract has a value of approx. EUR213 million.

The contract EPC Civil Oslo S includes engineering, procurement and construction at the subproject at Oslo Central Station. The majority of the work consists of the construction of a 600 m long concrete tunnel for the new Follo Line and the existing Østfold Line, between Oslo Central Station and the Ekeberg Hill. The concrete tunnel will be connected to both existing constructions at Oslo Central station and to the longer tunnel, which will be the longest railway tunnel to date in the Nordic counties.

Visit http://www.jernbaneverket.no/en/startpage1/News/a-norwegian-and-an-italian-company-nominated-for-contracts/. 50/15.

Societá Italiana per Condotte D'Acqua SpA has chosen Poyry to carry out rock and tunnel engineering for the Follo Line in Oslo, Norway. Poyry's assignment includes the majority of the design needed for 5.5 km of tunnels close to the city centre in Oslo, 4 km of which is for high-speed train traffic.

The Follo Line connects Oslo with the city of Ski in the east-bound Follo district. The Follo Line tunnel system will be the longest in Norway with a total length of 20km and a maximum train speed of 250 km/h.

Condotte is the EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor in conjuction with Poyry engineering, and the end client is the Norwegian National Rail Administration. The tunnel will be excavated using Drill&Blast and Drill&Split methods. All engineering will be carried out as Building Information Modelling (BIM). Visit http://www.poyry.com. 04/16.

Scan Survey AS from Oslo secured the EUR485,656 contract, excluding VAT, for  surveying services for the Follo Railway (Lot 1). Contact Jernbaneverket, attn Thien Hai Huynh, Oslo, tel +47 22455000, e-mail xhuythi@jbv.no. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=331342-2016. Ref.n. 201600736. 39/16.