Restricted procedure, deadline 22nd March, 2004 for design and build contract for dualling of the Parma-La Spezia railway between Solignano station and Osteriazza switch tower. Includes a 4,425 m-long single-tube dual-track tunnel, whereof 4,120 m will be bored. Height to crown is 5.2 m. Two drives using hydraulic hammers. No access adits or escape exits, the topography not permitting. Visit http://ted.publications.eu.int/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=029640-2004, OJ S 34, or contact Italferr, Rome, fax +39 0649752445. E-mail s.spositi@mail.italferr.it 11/04.Astaldi is the preferred contractor for the dualling of the Solignano-Osteriazza section on the Parma-La Spezia line, also known as Pontremolese. The EUR165 million contract requires the planning, construction and equipment of a 12 km section, including a 4.2 km twin-track tunnel and two cut-and-cover tunnels (160 m and 243 m) under Parma-La Spezia highway. Visit www.astaldi.com 14/05.