Electrification of the Szombathely-Kőszeg railway line

Auto-translated from hu

Original title: Szombathely-Kőszeg vasútvonal villamosítása

Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasút Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Published: Aug 7, 2026

Updated: Aug 8, 2026

Source: hungary_ekr

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the energy and power, transport and logistics and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Project Management and Rail Transport. Located in Hungary, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Hungary EKR, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the energy and power sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: hu

This tender, from Hungary and published on the hungary_ekr platform, seeks the electrification of the Szombathely-Kőszeg railway line. This significant infrastructure project involves upgrading a key railway corridor to electric traction. The procurement will likely cover the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of all necessary electrical systems for railway operations. This includes overhead catenary systems (OCS), power substations, signaling systems, telecommunications, and potentially track modernization. The contracting authority is expected to be a national railway infrastructure manager or a governmental body overseeing transportation development. Bidders will need to possess extensive experience in railway electrification projects, including civil engineering, electrical engineering, and project management. Requirements will typically include adherence to strict safety standards, railway operational regulations, and European technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs). The project aims to improve the efficiency, capacity, and environmental sustainability of rail transport on this route. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, experience, safety record, proposed methodology, and cost-effectiveness. Successful execution will modernize the railway line, enabling faster and more environmentally friendly train services.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Hungary EKR and was originally published on August 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: hu. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasút Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasút Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Hungary. Notices are distributed via Hungary EKR and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Hungary EKR to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Győr-Sopron-Ebenfurti Vasút Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság in Hungary. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.