ESTW Gießen stage 2 cable construction works
Original notice title
Germany – Railway construction works – ESTW Gießen 2.Baustufe, Kabeltiefbau
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
35 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
Submission deadline is only 15 days from notice publication (June 15 to June 30), which is very short for such a comple...
No estimated contract value is published, increasing risk of cost overruns or budget misalignment.
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Tender facts
- Contracting authority
- DB InfraGO AG – Geschäftsbereich Fahrweg (Bukr 16)
- Country
- Germany
- CPV
- 45314310 - Installation of cable laying +1 more
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026
Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- Works contract
- 3 lots
- Duration until Dec 2030
- Signal foundations (190 rammed piles)
- Cable ducts (34,434 m)
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This tender, issued by DB InfraGO AG, covers cable trenching works for the ESTW Gießen 2nd construction phase. Works include signal foundations (190 rammed piles), cable ducts (34,434 m), track crossings (2,011 m), cable laying (245,610 m), cable access shafts (169), and outdoor installations. The open procedure under German sector rules (SektVO) is divided into 4 lots covering different sections around Gießen. Performance period is from November 2026 to December 2030. The notice has a short submission deadline (June 30, 2026) and no estimated value is provided. Bidders must meet extensive prequalification and compliance requirements.
Risks
Submission deadline is only 15 days from notice publication (June 15 to June 30), which is very short for such a comple...
No estimated contract value is published, increasing risk of cost overruns or budget misalignment.
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Eligibility
- Various compliance declarations (e.g., tax, social security, anti-corruption, no insolvency)
Certifications
- Tenderers must be prequalified with DB AG or hold PQ VOB certification
Administrative
- Declarations on conflicts of interest with specified engineering firms (Vössing, Drees & Sommer, Mailänder, DB Engineering)
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot 3
Lot 4
Buyer
Location
Frankfurt Main, DEU
Identifier
fb197f94-7578-4673-8a57-4642ae120532
Activity
Railway services
Lots (4)
LOT-0001
Lot 1: Section Gießen Station (Signal Box FG)
Cable trenching works in the Gießen station area (signal box FG). Scope includes signal foundations, cable ducts, track crossings, cable laying, and related works.
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Original lot title
Los 1: Abschnitt Bf Gießen (Stellbereich FG)
Original TED description
Los 1: Abschnitt Bf Gießen (Stellbereich FG)
LOT-0002
Lot 2: Section Gießen Bergwald (a) – Butzbach (a)
Cable trenching works on the section from Gießen Bergwald to Butzbach. Scope includes signal foundations, cable ducts, track crossings, cable laying, and related works.
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Los 2: Abschnitt Bf Gießen Bergwald (a) – Bf Butzbach (a)
Original TED description
Los 2: Abschnitt Bf Gießen Bergwald (a) – Bf Butzbach (a)
LOT-0003
Lot 3: Section Butzbach Station (Signal Box FBZ)
Cable trenching works in the Butzbach station area (signal box FBZ). Scope includes signal foundations, cable ducts, track crossings, cable laying, and related works.
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Los 3: Abschnitt Bf Butzbach (Stellbereich FBZ)
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Los 3: Abschnitt Bf Butzbach (Stellbereich FBZ)
LOT-0004
Los 4: Abschnitt Dutenhofen
Los 4: Abschnitt Dutenhofen
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Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 15 Jun 2026
- Languages
- German
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0025
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 410224-2026
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
35 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
Submission deadline is only 15 days from notice publication (June 15 to June 30), which is very short for such a comple...
No estimated contract value is published, increasing risk of cost overruns or budget misalignment.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications