Amberg Engineering AG of Sargans has been awarded Lot 2 contract to construct the Galgenbuck tunnel on N04/06, value EUR116.5 million for completion 2016. Visit www.amberg.ch and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=333608-2008. 02/09...

Amberg Engineering AG of Regensdorf has secured the contract to upgrade the 1,910 m-long Milchbuck tunnel on N01/40, including a new parallel 1.3 km-long safety tunnel. Contract value EUR16.34 million, completion 2013. Visit www.amberg.ch and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=333611-2008. 02/09...

IDOM SA of Zaragoza has secured the contract to refurbish equipment in the 3,070 m-long Bielsa-Aragnouet tunnel on A138. Visit www.idom.es and http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=000430-2009. 02/09..

Oslo-based contractor Veidekke Entreprenor AS has been awarded the EUR25 million contract for alterations to the Okern underground station together with revision and upgrading of adjacent main roads, two roundabouts, local roads and footpaths...

Pre-feasibility study being undertaken by ILF Consulting Engineers for construction of single track railway line along the Karakorum highway between the end of the existing railway network in the south at Havelian and the border between Pakistan and China near the famous Khunjrab Pass in the north.

Prequalification underway by MTR for tender reference no 703 for West Island Line SHW to SYP tunnels value EUR30 million with a view to selective invitations to tender being issued in 4Q/2008 for contract award in 3Q/2009. Expressions of interest to Malcolm O’Neill, tel 3921 3383, e-mail moneill@mtr.com.hk Visit www.mtr.com.hk/eng/tenders/new_projects.html 45/08.

Prior information notice for construction works, value EUR24.86 million, for a undergroung cut-and-cover tunnel from Pabellon Moises Ruiz to Plaza de Barcelona, 1,1 km, with 0.8 m-thick base, 1.0 m-thick walls and 1.0 m-thick roof, on Carretera de Ronda, in Almeria. The works will include intermodal station.

International call for tenders, deadline 4^th April, 2008 for preliminary and detailed designs, construction, installations, tests, maiden trips and commissioning of Line 12 of the Mexico City metro between Tláhuac and Mixcoac. The fully underground 24.5 km line will serve 22 stations. Bidding rules can be purchased until 25^th January. Visit http://compranet.gob.mx or www.consejeria.df.gob.mx/gaceta/pdf/Enero08_%2021_257.pdf (pages 18 to 21) or contact Subdirección de concursos y contratos de la Dirección general de obras para el transporte, Avenida Universidad n° 800, Primer piso, Col. Santa Cruz Atoyac, C.P. 03310, Delegación Benito Juárez, Distrito Federal. Tel. +52 56887499, ext. 2292 and 2355. Click here for more. 04/08.