Copenhagen - New Metroline, M5 Civil Works South.

Metroselskabet I/S

Published: Sep 11, 2026

Updated: Sep 12, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works sector, with a focus on Buildings and Railways. Located in Denmark, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 800.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 13, 2026.

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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for prospective contractors to bid for the M5 Civil Works South (CWS) package, an important component of the Copenhagen metro system's expansion. This project is of significant strategic importance, as the M5 line is a fully automated driverless metro system that will not only enhance passenger service on existing metro corridors but also extend connectivity to emerging urban development areas, including Kløverparken, Refshaleøen, and Lynetteholm in the East Harbour. The M5 is designed to operate as an independent system, ensuring that its construction and subsequent operation do not disrupt the existing M1-M4 metro lines. MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE M5 CIVIL WORK The M5 south consists of approx 6.5 km twin bored TBM tunnels, 5 underground stations (incl. 3 transfer stations), 2 underground crossovers, 1 shaft, 5 cross passages, 1 ramp, approx 2.0 km viaduct, 1 elevated station, 1 viaduct cross-over, 1 elevated bifurcation, short embankment sections. For further details on scope ref. is made to M5-2.1-CMBS-SW and M5-2.2-CWS-SW PHASES: The current tender, Phase 1, encompasses the southern section of the line, from north-west of København H to north of v/Prags Boulevard, with an anticipated operational commencement in 2036. The broader vision includes phase 2 north of v/Prags Boulevard to Lynetteholm opening in 2045 and a potential future extension to form a ring line, signifying a long-term commitment to urban mobility. Phase 2 is not included in this tender. CONTRACT SPLIT OF M5: The M5 project as a whole consists of several contracts: • M5 Civil Works South (this contract) • M5 Transportation System South contract (tendered out as a separate contract in June 2026) • Operation and Maintenance contract (will be tendered out at a later stage) • Enabling Works contracts, e.g. relocation of utilities, relocation works at Kh etc. (enabling works will be tendered out in separate contracts) • Station and Shaft areas (will be tendered out at a later stage) • Canopy contracts (will be tendered out at a later stage). CONTRACT The contract is structured as a design & build contract under ABT18 terms, placing comprehensive responsibility for both design and execution upon the Contractor. This two-phase approach—design followed by execution—is a standard framework for complex infrastructure projects. A market dialogue has been carried out before issuing the tender. The purpose of the market dialogue was to ensure that the project is attractive to the market, and to ensure competitive and compliant final tenders to be used as basis for the award of contract. Metroselskabet I/S is grateful for the potential tenderers who took their time to participate in the dialogue and provided input. INDICATIVE TIMESCHEDULE FOR THE PROCUREMENT Publication of contract notice September 10th 2026. Publication of tender documentation September 11th 2026. Deadline for submission of application for prequalification October 13th 2026, ref. made to section 5.1.12. Dialogue phase November 2026-October 2027. Final tender November 2027. Award of contract December 2027. The time-schedule may be subject to change.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on September 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Metroselskabet I/S

Metroselskabet I/S has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 1 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Culture, Heritage & Tourism. All notices are published for Denmark. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 13, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Metroselskabet I/S in Denmark. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

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.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €800,000,000 - €800,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Denmark. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.