Large-scale replacement of rectifier stations for metro and tram GVB (Amsterdam)
GVB Infra B.V. is looking for an engineering firm and contractor for the large-scale replacement of 44 rectifier stations (28 tram, 16 metro) and the replacement of approximately 33 km of traction cable for the tram in Amsterdam. The works must be carried out within the period up to and including 2034. The market consultation is intended to involve the market in thinking along regarding the selection of the right partners. The assignment requires extensive experience in the design, supply, and installation of high-voltage and low-voltage systems for public transport, knowledge of Dutch regulations, and the ability to operate within tight schedules and safety standards.
Works · Restricted · European procedure · SME-friendly
01What is being requested
GVB Infra B.V. is looking for an engineering firm and contractor for the large-scale replacement of 44 rectifier stations (28 tram, 16 metro) and the replacement of approximately 33 km of traction cable for the tram in Amsterdam. The works must be carried out within the period up to and including 2034. The market consultation is intended to involve the market in thinking along regarding the selection of the right partners. The assignment requires extensive experience in the design, supply, and installation of high-voltage and low-voltage systems for public transport, knowledge of Dutch regulations, and the ability to operate within tight schedules and safety standards.
A large part of the rectifier stations of the Amsterdam tram and metro is outdated and must be renewed. In the period up to and including 2034, it is foreseen that the installations of a total of 44 rectifier stations will be completely replaced, 28 units for tram and 16 units for metro. Additionally, approximately 33 km of traction cable must be replaced for the tram. It is not yet necessary to contract the engineering firm and the contractor. Through this market consultation, the market is asked to provide input and think along regarding this.
02Breakdown by lot
Per-lot values not published — bars show only the lot breakdown.
03Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
04Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for werken is € 5,54 M, for reference.
05Likely competitors
06Tender documents
07Legal themes that may be relevant here
08Frequently asked questions
What is the scope of the replacement of the rectifier stations?
What works are involved in addition to the rectifier stations?
What is the purpose of this market consultation?
Until when does the planned period for the works run?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
09Estimated value versus the market
€ 1,4 mln
€ 3,6 mln
€ 9,1 mln
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