Contract Notice – Works Genova Sub‑Port Urban Tunnel – Lot B

Buyer - Autostrade per l’Italia
Email: autostradeperlitalia@pec.autostrade.it
Legal status: Public law body
Sector: Housing and community amenities

Project Overview

Autostrade per l’Italia has launched an open European tender for the construction of the Sub‑Port Urban Tunnel crossing beneath the city of Genova – Lot B.

The project forms a major component of the city’s strategic mobility upgrade, delivering a new undersea/underground tunnel system beneath the port area to improve traffic flow and urban connectivity.

Location: Genova, Italy (NUTS: ITC33)
Estimated contract value: €970,199,719.07 (excl. VAT)
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU

Lot B – Scope of Works

Title: Construction of the Genova Sub‑Port Urban Tunnel – Lot B
Base tender amount:

• €743,437,397.11 (works)
• €58,330,961.19 (safety charges)
• €1,603,536.73 (Legality Protocol)

The tender covers the full execution of Lot B of the new sub‑port tunnel, including all associated civil works.

Options:

• Up to €160,674,379.01 for mandatory increases (quinto d’obbligo)
• €6,153,445.03 under Art. 120, paragraph 1(a)

Duration: 75 months
Participation: Not reserved
Financing: Not EU‑funded
GPA: Yes

Selection & Award Criteria

Professional and technical requirements:
As detailed in the tender Disciplinare (sections on professional suitability and technical/financial capacity).

Award method:
Most economically advantageous tender (MEAT)

• Technical score: 80
• Economic score: 20

Procurement Documents

Available in Italian at: https://autostrade.bravosolution.com/web/login.html

Submission: Electronic only
Language: Italian
Tender deadline: 24 March 2026 – 12:00 CET
Tender validity: 9 months
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic payment: Yes

Review Body

TAR Lazio
Review deadline: 30 days

Contracting Authority

Autostrade per l’Italia
Via A. Bergamini 50
00159 Roma, Italy
Email: autostradeperlitalia@pec.autostrade.it
Tel: +39 0643631000

For further information please visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/58201-2026 06/2026.

Tendering Authority

Autostrade per l’Italia SpA

Procedure Type

Open procedure

Scope of Works

Construction of Lot B of the Genoa Urban Sub-Port Tunnel, a major underground road crossing beneath the city of Genoa. The contract includes execution of the core tunnel infrastructure, associated connections, safety installations and surface integration works.

For tendering and execution purposes, the project is subdivided into sub-lots B0, B1 and B2.

Tunnel Details

• Tunnel type: Urban road tunnel
• Total length: approx. 3.4 km
• Configuration:
• Two parallel TBM-excavated carriageways
• Connecting bypass tunnels
• Associated works:
• Tunnel safety, control and plant systems
• Portal structures
• Landscaped park areas at both tunnel portals

Contract Value

€970.20 million (excluding VAT)

Contract Duration

75 months

Deadline

24 March 2026

Contact Details

Client: Autostrade per l’Italia, Rome
Tel: +39 06 43631000
Email: autostradeperlitalia@pec.autostrade.it

TED Notice

https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/58201-2026 (OJ S 018) 06/26.

Open invitation to tender, deadline 15/09/2025, for the surveillance of infrastructures managed by Società Autostrada Tirrenica p.a., pursuant to the LLGG Bridges (Ministerial Decree 204/2022) and LLGG Tunnels (Ministerial Decree 247/2022), and tests and investigations in support of the surveillance service. Click here for bid documents and where tenders must be sent. Value of contract is EUR 1.54 million, excluding VAT. Contact SAT Società Autostrada Tirrenica p.A., Rome, tel +39 0643634763, email autostradatirrenica@pec.tirrenica.it. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/427044-2025. Ref.n. 20-S-2025. 27/25.

Open invitation to tender, deadline 08/03/2023, for the executive design and construction of the new HS/HC Salerno - Reggio Calabria - Lot 1a Battipaglia - Romagnano and interconnection with the old Battipaglia – Potenza line. Click here for bid documents and where tenders must be sent. Value of contract EUR2.16 bn, excluding VAT. Contact Rete Ferroviaria Italiana Spa, attn Eng. Giuseppe Albanese, Rome, email rfi-ad-dac.rc@pec.rfi.it. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/730219-2022. Ref.n. DAC.0257.2022. 52/22.

The consortium Xenia from Rome, composed by Webuild (leader), Ghella, Impresa Pizzarotti & C. and TunnelPro, secured the EUR2.04 bn contract, excluding VAT, for the executive design and construction of the new HS/HC Salerno - Reggio Calabria - Lot 1a Battipaglia - Romagnano and interconnection with the old Battipaglia - Potenza line. The length of the Lot 1A route is 35km, of which 18km underground with 8 artificial tunnels for 4km and 12 natural tunnels, of which 8 are approximately 13km long in total and will be excavated using 4 TBMs.Contact Rete Ferroviaria Italiana Spa, attn Alessio Sammartino, Rome, email rfi-ad-dac.rc@pec.rfi.it. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/531852-2023. Ref.n. DAC.0257.2022. 36/23.

Due to design changes during the construction phase, the contract amount awarded to the consortium Xenia from Rome, composed of  Webuild (leader), Ghella, Impresa Pizzarotti & C. and TunnelPro, is now a EUR2.10 bn contract, excluding VAT, for the executive design and construction of the new HS/HC Salerno - Reggio Calabria - Lot 1a Battipaglia - Romagnano and interconnection with the old Battipaglia - Potenza line. The length of the Lot 1A route is 35km, of which 18km underground with 8 artificial tunnels for 4km and 12 natural tunnels, of which 8 are approximately 13km long in total and will be excavated using 4 TBMs.Contact Rete Ferroviaria Italiana Spa, attn Alessio Sammartino, Rome, tel +39 (0)6 47308902, email rfi-ad-dac.rc@pec.rfi.it. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/648590-2024. Ref.n. DAC.0257.2022. 44/24.

Open invitation to tender, deadline 11/03/2025, for the executive design and construction of the doubling of the 22km Cosenza - Paola/S. Lucido section, including the twin tube 15.1km Santomarco tunnel and part of the new HS/HC Salerno - Reggio Calabria project line. Click here for bid documents and where tenders must be sent. Value of contract EUR1.94 bn, excluding VAT. Contact Rete Ferroviaria Italiana Spa, Roma, email l.lancieri@rfi.it. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/796107-2024. Ref.n. DAC.0389.2024. 02/25.

The Consortium Santomarco, composed of Webuild (60%), Ghella, Impresa Pizzarotti and Seli Overseas secured the EUR 1.6 billion contract, for the executive design and construction of the doubling of the 22km Cosenza - Paola/S. Lucido section, including the twin tube 15.1km Santomarco tunnel and part of the new HS/HC Salerno - Reggio Calabria project line. Contact Rete Ferroviaria Italiana Spa, Roma, email l.lancieri@rfi.it. Visit https://www.rfi.it/, https://www.webuildgroup.com, https://www.ghella.com/ and https://www.pizzarotti.it/.  Ref.n. DAC.0389.2024. 34/25.

Competitive procedure with negotiation, deadline 15/05/2023,  for theworjs and engineering services  for the drinking use of the water of Campolattarodam. The contract is composed by 3 lots. For bid documents click here, where tenders must be sent. Value of contract EUR529.27 million, excluding VAT. Duration of contract 96 months. Contact Giunta Regionale della Campania - Ufficio Speciale Grandi Opere , attn Salvatore Aversano, Naples, tel 39 0817964450, email salvatore.aversano@regione.campania.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=265089-2023 and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=202649-2023. Ref.n. 3593/RI/2023. 18/23. 

The Joint Venture composed of Ghella (leader), TunnelPro, Itinera, within the ASTM Group, RDR and  IdroAmbiente has been awarded two of the three lots put out to tender for the design and execution of the works for the Campolattaro Dam, located in Campania, Italy. Value of contract is 410 million euros. Completion of the work will enable the enhancement of drinking water supply for more than 2.5 million people, as well as the irrigation of about 15,000 hectares for agricultural production. 

The first lot, whose value is approximately 277 million euros, will foresees the realization of a 7.5km diversion tunnel with a TBM, the construction of a drinking water treatment plant and a 30,000 cubic meters depositary reservoir. With the second lot, which is worth approximately 133 million euros, a potable adductor line will be built and the aqueducts in the area will be strengthened and integrated. 

Visit https://www.ghella.com. 41/23. 

Restricted invitation to tender, deadline 15/09/2023,  for the design, construction and equipment of the new  Afragola Napoli (LAN) line, from Afragola Centro to Piazza Carlo III at Naples. The contract includes design, supply and maintenance (full service).  

The construction works are composed of three parts: 

1. The 9.5km main line with 10 stations and 2 interchanges with the existent railway at Vittorio and Casoria/Afragola. The single tube bi-track will be mainly driven by TBM EPB-S.  
2. Optional 1.90 km extension to  Afragola High Speed station-Deposit with 1 Stations, a pedestrian interchange with RFI High Speed network, manufacts (ventilation chambers and safety exits), a depot, a interchange parking near Afragola High Speed station.  
3. Optional 1.20 km extension to the center of Naples with 1 stations and manufacts (ventlation chambers and safety exits).  

For tender documents, click here. Value of the contract is  EUR1.61 bn, excluding VAT, with EUR 592.40 million belonging to  OG4 category. Duration of contract 2787 days. Contact Ente Autonomo Volturno Srl, attn Filippo Porzio, Naples, tel +39 0817722006, fax +39 0817722522, email f.porzio@eavsrl.it. Visit  http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=438598-2023, http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=347100-2023,  http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=263605-2023 and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=198708-2023. 29/23. 

Open invitation to tender, deadline 29/08/2023, for the executive design and the construction of the new Virgolo railway tunnel - three tracks from km149+100 to km149+635 on the Verona-Brennero line, of the new sections(BD) of the Verona - Brennero line (km148+735 - km149+771), of the extension of the Meranese track (km 0+651 – km 1+763). Click here for tender documents, where tenders must be sent. Value of contract will be EUR78.55 million, excluding VAT, with EUR22.36 million belonging to OG4 category. Duration of the contract is 1655 days. Contact RFI SpA, attn Luca Lancieri, Rome, email l.lancieri@rfi.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=388028-2023 . Ref. n. DAC.0134.2023. 27/23.  

Notice of the existence of a qualification system for the awarding of the services of Technical Administrative Tests Commission and Static Tests for the construction of the new three-track Virgolo tunnel and relocation of the Merano line junction. The contract consists of Lot N. 1 (Technical Administrative Testing) and Lot N. 2 (Static Testing). Click here for bid documents and here where tenders must be sent.  Contact RFI SpA, attn Sergio Meloni, Rome, fax +39 06 47308901, email rfi-ad-dac.sns@pec.rfi.it. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/699668-2023. Ref. n. DAC.0005.2024. 47/23. 

The Joint Venture D'Agostino Angelo Antonio Costruzioni Generali Spa (Leader)  and E.L.U.S. Srl secured the EUR 70.71 million contract, excluding VAT, for the executive design and the construction of the new Virgolo railway tunnel - three tracks from km149+100 to km149+635 on the Verona-Brennero line, of the new sections(BD) of the Verona - Brennero line (km148+735 - km149+771), of the extension of the Meranese track (km 0+651 – km 1+763). Contact RFI SpA, attn Luca Lancieri, Rome, tel +39 06 47308846, email l.lancieri@rfi.it. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/293389-2024. Ref. n. DAC.0134.2023. 21/24. 

No winner was selected for the awarding of the services of the Technical Administrative and Static Testing Commission for the construction of the new three-track Virgolo Tunnel and relocation of the Merano line junction. The tender is closed. Contact RFI SpA, attn Maria Rosaria Maggio, Rome, tel +39 011 6652247, email rfi-ad-dac.to@pec.it. Visit https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/356306-2024. Ref. n. DAC.0005.2024. 25/24. 

Open invitation to tender, deadline 20/02/2023, for the executive design and completion works of the Corvetto station, part of the Genoa subway. For tender documents please click here, where tenders must be sent. Value of the contract will be EUR38.39 million. Duration of the contract is 1181 days. Contact Comune di Genova, attn Eng. Manuela Sciutto, Genoa, tel +039 0105573325, fax +039 3346589853, email direzionemobilita@comune.genova.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=053864-2023 and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=726003-2022. Rif.n. 01-21-5039.  05/23. 

Open invitation to tender, deadline 28/04/2022, for the general management and safety coordination during construction of the Perca bypass on SS 49 Val Pusteria. For tender documents, please click here. Value of contract is EUR3.50 million, excluding VAT. Duration of contract will be 1700 days. Contact Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano, attn Umberto Simone, email umberto.simone@provinz.bz.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=204436-2022 and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=192606-2022. Ref.n. TB/IS 3/2022. 16/22. 

Open invitation to tender, deadline 09/03/2022, for the construction of the Perca bypass on SS49 Val Pusteria, including a 2317 tunnel, 632 m of which in cut&cover. For tender documents, please click here. Value of the contract is EUR 79.99 million contract,  excluding VAT. Duration of the contract will be 1470 days. Contact Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano, email generaldirektion@provinz.bz.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=073133-2022.  Ref.n. TB IS-01 2022. 07/22. 

Open invitation to tender, deadline 17/11/2022, for technical-administrative, static and plant testing (including fire testing) during and at the end of construction for the Perca bypass on SS49 Val Pusteria, including a 2317 tunnel. For tender documents, please click here. Value of the contract is EUR1.23 million contract,  excluding VAT. Duration of the contract will be 1700 days. Contact Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano, attn Arno Brancalion, email arno.brancalion@provincia.bz.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=612262-2022, http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=598502-2022 and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=575651-2022.  Ref.n. TB IS-10 2022. 45/22. 

The Joint Venture Valdemarin Srl from Bressanone (BZ),  EUT Engineering GmbH from Bressanone (BZ), Bergmeister GmbH from Varna (BZ),  PLAN TEAM GmbH  from Bolzano and Pfeifer Partners GmbH from Appiano (BZ) have secured the EUR 1.69 million contract,  excluding VAT, for the general management and safety coordination during construction of the Perca bypass on SS 49 Val Pusteria. Contact Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano, attn Umberto Simone, email umberto.simone@provinz.bz.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=648791-2022.  47/22.

The Joint Venture Strabag AG, Alpenbau GmbH, Unionbau AG and Moser & Co have secured the EUR 73.51 million contract for the construction of the Perca bypass on the SS49 Val Pusteria, including a 2317 tunnel, 632 m of which is cut & cover. Contact Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano, email generaldirektion@provinz.bz.it. Visit https://news.provincia.bz.it. Ref.n. TB IS-01 2022. 47/22. 

Open invitation to tender, deadline 02/11/2022, for the executive design and completion, extraordinary maintenance, integration and adaptation of the existing works of the new Ferrandina - Matera La Martella line. The contract includes the construction of the following new infrastructures: Basento 1 viaduct, rock tunnel for the emergency exit from the 6.5km Miglionico tunnel, extension of the cut&cover sections at the Miglionico tunnel entrances, new technological buildings, railway equipment with armament, signaling and telecommunication systems, light and driving power, contact line, mechanical systems and electrical substations. For tender documents please click here, where tenders must be sent. Value of the contract is EUR311.71 million, excluding VAT, with EUR 79.87 million belonging to OG4. The duration of the contract will be 1170 days. Contact Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, attn Alessio Sammartino, Rome, email rfi-ad-dac.ba@pec.rfi.it.Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=433258-2022. Ref.n. DAC.0128.2022_GPA_Ferrandina-Matera. 32/22

Postponed from 02/11/2022 to 21/11/2022 the deadline of the open invitation to tender for the executive design and completion, extraordinary maintenance, integration and adaptation of the existing works of the new Ferrandina - Matera La Martella line. The contract includes the construction of the following new infrastructures: Basento 1 viaduct, rock tunnel for the emergency exit from the 6.5km Miglionico tunnel, extension of the cut & cover sections at the Miglionico tunnel entrances, new technological buildings, railway equipment, signaling and telecommunication systems, light and driving power, contact line, mechanical systems and electrical substations. For tender documents please click here, where tenders must be sent. Value of the contract is EUR 311.71 million, excluding VAT, with EUR 79.87 million belonging to OG4. The duration of the contract will be 1170 days. Contact Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, attn Alessio Sammartino, Rome, email rfi-ad-dac.ba@pec.rfi.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=605004-2022 . Ref.n. DAC.0128.2022_GPA_Ferrandina-Matera. 44/22 

Prior information notice for the design, implementation and construction of a dynamic monitoring system for the remote control of bridges, viaducts, tunnels and geotechnical support works, of Smart Road Technological Systems and of a Processing Control Center Station, data management and monitoring for the A24 and A25 motorways. Value of the contract is EUR200 million, excluding VAT. Estimated date of publication of the contract notice: 31/12/2021. Contact Italferr SpA, attn Massimo Scalzi, Rome, tel +39 0649752087, email  gareappalti.italferr.it@legalmail.it. 

Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=493227-2021. 41/21.  

Italy-Rome: Road-maintenance works

Open invitation, deadline 05/06/2023, for fire protection services on the A24-A25 motorway sections, in inadequate tunnels falling within the ANAS sphere. The contract is divided into 3 lots: 

Lot 1 - tunnels: Stonio, Ara Salere, Roviano, Pietrasecca, Colle Mulino 

Lot 2 - tunnels: Genzano, San Giacomo, Gran Sasso, Colledara, Collurania 

Lot 3 - tunnels: Monte Sant'Angelo, San Rocco, San Domenico, Colle Castiglione 

For tgender documents click here, where tenders must be sent. Value of the contract is EUR 17.27 million, excluding VAT. Contact ANAS Spa, Roma, email acquisti@postacert.stradeanas.it. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=230941-2023. Ref.n. DGACQ 23-23. 19/23.