The consortium Spie Sud Est/Yvroud Europeenne des Fluides, Feyzin secured the EUR7.6 million contract for equipment maintenance in the Grand Lyon tunnels, the most important of which are Fourviere (1,850 m), Croix-Rousse (1,750 m), Brotteaux-Servient and Vivier-Merle (336 m). For more, contact Communaute Urbaine de Lyon, fax +33 478 957097, or visit http://marches.grandlyon.com. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=058386-2010. 11/10...

Gähler und Partner AG of Ennetbaden have secured the EUR2.28 million contract for PM designer for safety refurbishment in 1.14 km-long Mosi tunnel on A4, near Brunnen. Contact OFROU, Zofingen, tel +41 6274575-11, fax -90, e-mail beschaffung.zofingen@astra.admin.ch. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=062920-2010. 11/10...

IG BP2, c/o Bänziger Partner AG of Zurich, secured the EUR2.63 million contract from BAMO for 5.7 km-long N3 Kerenzer tunnel. Contact OFROU, Winterthour, tel +41 522344-711, fax -790, e-mail winterthur@astra.admin.ch. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=062921-2010. 11/10..

Construction contract for Kuechelberg tunnel awarded to PAC SpA consortium, value EUR34,695,272 excluding VAT. More from PAC in Capo di Ponte, tel +39 0364331037, fax +39 036442303, e-mail info@pacspa.it and client APB in Bozen, tel +39 04714125-14, fax –39, e-mail gare-11.5@provincia.bz.it Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=071475-2010. 11/10...

Rete Ferroviaria Italiana SpA is inviting companies to prequalify for civil engineering work on railway tunnels in Italy. Further information and documents from Iacomino Raffaele at Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato in Milan, tel +39 02637 148-19, fax –20, e-mail dns-qs@rfi.it to whom requests to participate should be sent. Visit

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.

Invitation to tender by negotiated procedure, deadline 05.02.2009, for construction of ventilation shaft and associated works between Bastille and Saint-Paul stations on Metro Line 1. Contract duration 12 months. Further information from Yvon Fosse at RATP, tel +33 15877 0618, e-mail yvon.fosse@ratp.fr. http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=008519-200904/09.

Invitation to tender by negotiated procedure, deadline 23.01.2009 , for legal advisory services to the Dublin DART PPP project, a proposed twin line, heavy rail, electrified tunnel through Dublin city centre linking the Belfast line to the Cork line, with four underground stations. Further information and specs and docs from Tommy Conlon at Irish Rail, tel +353 1858 5615, e-mail tommy.conlon@irishrail.ie. http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=008979-2009 04/09. (TED 008979)

Invitation to tender by negotiated procedure, deadline 20.02.2009, for repair and maintenance services of underground installations operated by Metronet. Five year overall value of contracts ranges from EUR517 million to EUR595 million. Companies expressing interest will be sent a prequalification questionnaire. Further information from Alan Chowles at Metronet, tel +44 2070 384504, e-mail TPSInfo@metronetrail.com. http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=008978-2009 04/09. (TED 008978)

Open invitation to tender, deadline 23.02.2009, for planning and engineering design services for 4 km-long section of Bergen ring road west between Sandeide and Liavatnet with four-lane road in twin tube tunnel. Contract period 01.04.2009 to 31.12.2013. The assignment also includes detail plans, tender documents, and follow-up during the construction phase. Further information from Elzbieta Tysper at Statens Vegvesen, Leikanger, tel +47 8154 4010, e-mail elzbieta.tysper@vegvesen.no. http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=012039-2009 04/09.

Invitation to tender, deadline 23.02.2009, for technical assistance and works supervision on 1,67 km-long Barranco de Gafarillos-Areos section of Mediterranean corridor high speed railway including 1,1 km-long, Almendral tunnel. Contract value EUR2,7 million, duration 36 months. Contact ADIF, Madrid, fax +34 917745814. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=003639-2009. 04/09.

Invitation to tender for technical assistance and works supervision on 7.63 km-long Sorbas-Barranco de Gafarillos section of Mediterranean corridor high speed railway including 7.5 km-long Sorbas tunnel beneath the Sierra de la Cabrera. Contract value EUR5 million, duration 50 months. Contact ADIF, Madrid, fax +34 917745814. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=002536-2009. 04/09.

Invitation to tender under restricted procedure, deadline 28.01.09, for excavation of three tunnels of lengths 300-500 m on Helsinki Ring Rail at Aviapolis near Vantaa airport, at Vantaa airport, and at Ruskeasanta. For specs and docs contact Ms Maija Salonen at Finnish Rail Administration (RHK), PL 185, FIN-00101, Helsinki, e-mail etunimi.sukunimi@rhk.fi and send tenders or requests to participate to Kirjaamo Dnro at same address. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=007455-2009, OJ S6. 04/09.

Open invitation to tender, deadline 26.02.2009, for dualling of 3,856 m of N330 including construction of second tube for 2,885 m-long Caldearenas tunnel together with crosspassages, to form part of A23 motorway in Huesca province. Contract value EUR100 million, duration 40 months. Specs and docs from Centro de Publicaciones del Ministerio de Fomento, Madrid, e-mail cpublic@fomento.es, fax +34 915978470. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=337793-2008. 02/09.

Open invitation to tender, deadline 03.03.2009, for 16 month contract to equip new 5,230 m-long Vielha Juan Carlos I tunnel on N-230 highway in Lleida province, value EUR16,352,192. Specs and docs from Ministerio de Fomento, Madrid, e-mail cpublic@fomento.es, fax +34 915978470. Visit http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=000803-2009. 02/09.

Open invitation to tender, deadline 12.02.2009, for safety audits of tunnels in Alps Maritimes Department as follows. Lot 1: east tunnel of Cap Estel (620 m) on RD 6098; Castillon (790 m, 750 m) on RD 2566a; and Saorge (370 m) on RD 38. Lot 2: west tunnel of Mescla (1,006 m) and Reveston (327 m) on RD 6102; Pagary (300 m) on RD 2565; Traverses (445 m) and Petite Clue on RD 28;

Invitation to tender by negotiated procedure, deadline 09.02.2009, for permanent sealing of 1.2 km-long, 3.2 m-diameter VEAS outlet tunnel beneath Majorstua to stop percolation of groundwater and increase external pore pressure.

Restricted invitation to tender, deadline 26.01.2009, for asbestos removal and encapsulation works on caulking in central Newcastle tunnels owned by Nexus, the Tyne & Wear Passenger Transport Executive. Contract commencement 01.04.2009. Prequalification requirements, together with specs and docs, from Paul Claughton at Nexus, tel +44 19 1203 3355, e-mail paul.claughton@nexus.org.uk. http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=336748-2008 01/09.

Restricted invitation to tender, deadline 26.01.2009, for design and execution of major renovation work on section A14 of the A86 motorway, including fire detection/protection and lighting on some 15 km of tunnel, creation of five safety exits and improving access to existing niches and exits, upgrading ventilation and electrical installations, and ancillary works.

Open invitation to tender, deadline 29.01.2009, for renewal and extension of the ventilation system in A40 Ruhrschnellweg tunnel in Essen. Engineer’s estimate EUR2.5 million. For specs and docs contact Hans-Juergen Hammer, tel +49 2151 819398, e-mail hans-juergen.hammer@strassen.nrw.de. . http://ted.europa.eu/udl?request=Seek-Deliver&language=en&docid=337805-2008 01/09.

Open invitation to tender, deadline 09.02.2009, for building condition survey prior to commencement of construction work for three tunnel portals, 2 km of two-lane tunnel and ramp tunnels, as part of E6 Nidelv bridge project. Contact Arnstein Mehlum at Statens Vegvesen, tel +47 9132 0842, e-mail arnstein.mehlum@vegvesen.no