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RB Rail AS has commenced a one-month negotiation phase with all shortlisted tenderers in the Design and Build (D&B) tender for the Control-Command and Signalling (CCS) subsystem of the Rail Baltica project. The aim of these negotiations is to refine and enhance the technical and financial proposals submitted by the bidders. The process seeks to determine the most suitable solution that meets the project’s requirements while aligning with the Contracting Authority’s budget. Rail Baltica signalling tender finalists: The following international candidates have qualified and submitted initial bids for participation in this phase: GTS Deutschland GmbH (Germany) and Hitachi Rail STS S.P.A. (Italy) A consortium comprising Indra Sistemas, S.A. and AŽD Praha S.R.O. (Spain and Czech Republic) A consortium named “SKGN Baltics,” including Siemens Mobility OY Latvian Branch, Siemens Mobility GMBH, GRK Suomi OY, NRC Group Finland OY, and Kontron Transportation GMBH (Latvia, Germany, Finland, Austria) A consortium titled “ALSTOM – COBRA – FIMA,” consisting of Alstom Transport SA, Alstom Baltics SIA, Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A., and PS ‘Fima KZA Krakow’ (France, Latvia, Spain) The contract with the selected supplier is expected to be signed by the end of 2025. “Given the scale of this procurement, the commission has invested significant time to ensure that all requirements and criteria are clearly defined and well understood. The CCS subsystem is a critical component of the railway infrastructure – it is essential for ensuring safe operations, smooth cross-border train movement, and efficient traffic management across the Rail Baltica network,” said Aiga Benfelde, Acting Head of Procurement at RB Rail AS and Chairperson of the Procurement Commission. She continued, “The CCS design builds on established European signalling system ERTMS, on some initiatives such as Shift2Rail and incorporates proven technical solutions like EULYNX. These elements contribute to a harmonised and future-proof signalling system that meets the latest EU standards. The system architecture also includes a flexible Traffic Management System, energy-efficient power supply, and modern cableway infrastructure. In addition, strong safety and cybersecurity frameworks are being integrated from the start to meet the requirements of a high-speed, cross-border railway.” |
