Restoration of the design parameters of the railway track, contact network and signaling and telecommunications systems in the Bov – Lakatinib section, Track 2
This tender has been awarded
Awarded to БОВ-ЛАКАТНИК; ЮНАЙТЕД ПРОПЪРТИ ГРУП ЕООД; ЛИН ПАРТНЪРС ООД — BGN 7,945,476
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis public procurement tender focuses on the comprehensive restoration of critical railway infrastructure within the Bоv – Lakаtnik inter-station section, specifically designated as Lot 2. The scope of work encompasses the preparation of detailed design documentation, including geological surveys, geodesy, railway track restoration (alignment, level, substructure, structures, Balkan stop platform, ballastless track, track gauge, and marking), overhead contact line reconstruction, and the overhaul of signaling and telecommunications systems. Additionally, the project includes ensuring fire safety, developing a work safety and health plan, a waste management plan, quantity surveys, and providing author supervision and as-built documentation. Key construction and installation activities, such as track lifting/dismantling, ballast screening, railway structure repair, track laying, ballasting, and leveling, can only commence after the approval of the design project by the Contracting Authority and Consultant. Site opening requires a building permit and a protocol for site opening and determination of building lines and levels, in accordance with Bulgarian regulations. Furthermore, a joint 'Technology for Final Execution of the Object' must be prepared, adhering to the 'Instruction for Interruption and Restoration of Operation of Railway Infrastructure Objects Managed by NRIC for Reconstruction, Modernization, Renewal, Rehabilitation, and Repair' effective from January 30, 2013. This tender seeks qualified contractors to execute these essential infrastructure works, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the railway line.
This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector. Located in Bulgaria, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BGN 17.1 million.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from bgThe main activities foreseen within the scope of this public procurement are: Preparation of a working project, which must contain the following parts: Geology; Geodesy; Railway: Restoration of the railway along the axis and level, Substructure, Structures, Platform of Balkan stop, Slab track, Measurement and marking; Reconstruction of the contact network; Signaling and telecommunications; Fire safety; Occupational safety and health plan, Waste management plan; Quantity calculations; Author's supervision and preparation of as-built documentation. Main types of construction and installation works (lifting/dismantling of railway track, screening of ballast prism, repair of railway structures, laying of railway track, ballasting and leveling) can commence only after: the Working Project has been approved by the Contracting Authority and the Consultant; the construction site has been opened after a Construction Permit has been issued with a Protocol for opening the construction site and determining the construction line and level (Annex No. 2a) of Ordinance No. 3 of 31.07.2003 on the composition of acts and protocols during construction; a joint "Technology for the final execution of the site" has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the "Instruction for the interruption and restoration of the operation of sites of the railway infrastructure managed by NRIC State Enterprise, during reconstruction, modernization, renewal, rehabilitation and repairs" in force from 30.01.2013 according to Order No. 190 of 30.01.2013 of the Director General of NRIC State Enterprise. The main construction and installation works necessary for the restoration of normal operation in the Bov – Lakatinib section, Track 2 are: mechanized renewal of the rail-sleeper structure from km 42+485 to km 48+890 with a total length of 6,405 meters in the Bov-Lakatinib section, track No. 2; mechanized screening of the ballast prism, excavation of the ballast prism in the area of the tunnels, reinforced concrete bridges and the platform of Balkan stop; restoration and construction of drainage structures; restoration of embankments, berms and slopes, as well as cutting of bushes and trees; construction of a slab track along the entire length of the repaired section, with the exception of the two steel bridges at km 42+889 and km 43+174, tunnel No. 9 and tunnel No. 11; repair works on the upgrade of guard ballast walls and extension of culverts; cleaning of culvert inlets; repair works on bridge structures: steel bridges at km 42+889 and km 43+174, reinforced concrete bridge at km 45+391, reinforced concrete arch bridge at km 47+820; repair works on tunnel No. 9; construction and repair of existing safety railings along retaining structures and culverts; construction of a new platform and lighting at Balkan stop - the new platform shall be 50 m long, 2.5 m wide and 550 mm high; replacement of the pole line and contact network: all reinforced concrete and submersible lattice poles of the contact network along track 2 must be replaced with new lattice poles, demolition, dismantling and removal of poles, etc.; dismantling of the existing contact network of track 2 (contact wire, messenger wire, droppers and dropper clamps, brackets and hangers) and removal; preparation of foundations; straightening of the pole line; installation of additional earthing on the poles on the side of track 2, carrying the contact network towards track 1; installation of hangers and earthing and brackets; tensioning of messenger wire, contact wire and compensating devices; installation of disconnectors; installation of droppers and dropper clamps and regulation of the contact network; dismantling and subsequent installation of OCS equipment affected by the track repair; supply and execution of construction and installation works for laying new signaling cables for warning signals and axle counters; supply and installation of temporary signaling; dismantling of old and construction of new lighting at Balkan railway stop; replacement of the existing optical cable - a new ADSS optical cable for main telecommunication needs with a capacity of 48 (fourty...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 10, 2026. Last refreshed 47 days ago. Original language: bg. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About НАЦИОНАЛНА КОМПАНИЯ "ЖЕЛЕЗОПЪТНА ИНФРАСТРУКТУРА" ДП
НАЦИОНАЛНА КОМПАНИЯ "ЖЕЛЕЗОПЪТНА ИНФРАСТРУКТУРА" ДП has issued 60 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 40 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Bulgaria. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 15, 2026.
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This notice was issued by НАЦИОНАЛНА КОМПАНИЯ "ЖЕЛЕЗОПЪТНА ИНФРАСТРУКТУРА" ДП in Bulgaria. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
БОВ-ЛАКАТНИК; ЮНАЙТЕД ПРОПЪРТИ ГРУП ЕООД; ЛИН ПАРТНЪРС ООД was awarded the contract for BGN 7,945,476. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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