Expired Tender for the Construction of the Train Signaling System for the Frankfurt Municipal Transport Company

Tender Project Name: New Construction of Train Signaling System at Hausen Station - Signaling and Safety Technology

Procurement Method: Open Tender, in accordance with the German Construction Contract Procedures Part A (VOB/A)

Contract Type: Works Procurement (applicable to construction works and installation services)

Project Background: This project involves the comprehensive renewal of the train signaling system at the Hausen station of the Frankfurt Municipal Transport Company to comply with the latest regulations of the "Ordinance on the Construction and Operation of Tramways" (BOStrab).

Project Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Postal Code 60488 (NUTS code: DE712 City of Frankfurt)

Core Subject Matter: Comprehensive renewal of the train signaling system (Fahrsignalanlage), including both indoor and outdoor parts.

Project Scope:

Outdoor Part:

Complete replacement of all signaling components, point drive units, track vacancy detection technology, and other acquisition equipment

Professional dismantling of the old system

Complete new installation of the entire cable infrastructure

Indoor Part:

Construction of modern control technology, including necessary connections to superior systems (e.g., control and operating systems)

Full-Scope Services: From PT2 phase planning (Basic Evaluation Phase 2 to Execution Planning Phase 5 according to the German Fee Scale for Architects' and Engineers' Services HOAI), supply, installation, acceptance, up to commissioning for operational readiness

Technical Requirements: All services must meet the technical requirements of BOStrab and related standards

CPV Code: 45234115 (Railway signaling construction works)

Division into Lots: No

Construction Period:

Planned Start: September 1, 2027

Planned End: March 31, 2028

Key Milestone: Application for line closure is expected in Q3 or Q4 2027. The signaling system installation must be completed during this closure period, and no later than one quarter after the operational start of Line B in the DTC project. If possible, the new system should be installed in parallel with the old system before the line closure to minimize closure duration.

Alternative Proposals: Submission of alternative proposals is not permitted

Multiple Main Proposals: Not permitted

Tender Document Access:

Electronic Access via Link: https://bieterzugang.deutsche-evergabe.de/evergabe.bieter/api/supplier/external/deeplink/subproject/81823f6c-b70d-4175-92ae-216180ae1366

Confidential Documents: Some documents require a signed and returned confidentiality agreement to be obtained via bidder communication; they contain key information for bid preparation.

Bid Language: German

Bid Security / Guarantees:

Performance Bond: Required when the contract value (excluding VAT) reaches or exceeds 250,000 euros, amounting to 5% of the total contract value (including VAT, excluding changes).

Warranty Bond: After acceptance, a defect liability bond is required, amounting to 3% of the total installment payments made up to acceptance (including VAT).

Payment Terms: Cash discount allowed; discount for payment within 14 days, net amount within 30 days. Specifics according to VOB/B, Special Contractual Terms (HVA B-StB), and other special contractual terms in the tender documents.

Consortium Requirements:

Consortium must submit a legally binding declaration signed by all members.

Consortium is treated as equivalent to a single bidder, provided the work is performed within its own or its members' enterprises.

Proof of technical capability must be provided by the consortium partner actually performing the respective trade.

Proof of financial capacity and reliability must be provided separately by each member.

Bidder Qualification Requirements:

Proof of professional competence, performance capability, and reliability according to VOB/A § 6a.

Specific requirements include:

Commercial register extract (if applicable)

No exclusion grounds under Section 21 of the Act to Combat Illegal Employment, Section 21 of the Posted Workers Act, Section 19 of the Minimum Wage Act.

Declaration of compliance with obligations regarding wage payment integrity and minimum wage under the Hessian Tender and Wage Payment Integrity Act (HVTG).

Declaration of compliance with the Construction Waste Ordinance, etc.

Declaration of compliance with the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG).

Declaration of compliance with sanctions against Russia.

General confidentiality declaration for the tender procedure.

Qualification proofs can be provided via public prequalification databases (PQ-VOB, HPQR).

If using subcontractors, a list of their services (type and scope) must be submitted with the bid, and qualification proofs for subcontractors must be provided upon shortlisting.

Subcontractor Requirements: A list of subcontractor services (type and scope) must be submitted with the bid using template 103 HVA-B.

Bid Opening Time and Location:

Bid Opening Time: March 27, 2026, 11:00

Bid Opening Method: Electronic bid opening

Evaluation Criteria: See tender documents for details.

Penalty Clause:

Violation of obligations regarding wage payment integrity and minimum wage under the Hessian Tender and Wage Payment Integrity Act will incur penalties as specified in the tender documents.

Review Body: Hessian Tender Review Committee, located at the Darmstadt Regional Council.

Address: Wilhelminenstraße 1-3; Postal Address: Luisenplatz 2, 64283 Darmstadt

Phone: +49 6151 126603

Fax: +49 6151 125816

Other Information:

This project involves the modernization of Frankfurt's public transport infrastructure and is a typical urban rail transit signaling project.

Project execution must strictly comply with all applicable German and Hessian laws and regulations concerning public procurement, technical standards, environmental protection, labor rights, and supply chain compliance.

Potential bidders are advised to obtain and carefully review the complete tender documents (including confidential annexes) as early as possible to ensure their bids meet all technical and administrative requirements.