Montpellier to Béziers Section – Design and Build Contract
Original notice title
France – Railway construction works – Ligne Nouvelle Montpellier Perpignan (LNMP) - Phase 1, de Montpellier à Béziers, Marché de Conception Réalisation
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
55 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Limited number of candidates (max 4) combined with strict capacity requirements may exclude smaller or less experienced...
Competitive dialogue can be lengthy and costly; the buyer may require significant design development during dialogue.
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 1634M estimated value
- Works contract
- 1 lot
- Duration 6 YEAR
- Design and construction of a new mixed high-speed and freight railway line (LGV/Fret) between Montpellier and Béziers, length ~52.3 km.
- Construction of 7 km of connections to the existing line at Villeneuve-lès-Béziers and Lattes, and to the Nîmes-Montpellier railway bypass (CNM).
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This tender from SNCF RESEAU SA (France) concerns the design and construction of the first phase (Montpellier to Béziers) of the new high-speed/freight railway line between Montpellier and Perpignan (LNMP). The project comprises 52.3 km of main line plus 7 km of connections. The procedure is a competitive dialogue, with a single lot valued at €1.634 billion, estimated 6-year duration, and EU funding (CEF). Submission deadline is 2026-09-22 15:00 CEST. All communication must be via the Bravosolution e-procurement portal. The tender documents are available only after signing a confidentiality agreement.
Risks
Limited number of candidates (max 4) combined with strict capacity requirements may exclude smaller or less experienced...
Competitive dialogue can be lengthy and costly; the buyer may require significant design development during dialogue.
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
Technical
- The tender is limited to a maximum of 4 candidates (shortlisting).
Administrative
- Tenders must be submitted exclusively via the Bravosolution e-procurement platform (no email).
- Candidates must sign a confidentiality agreement to access the full tender documentation (DCE).
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Name
Location
SAINT-DENIS, FRA
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Identifier
412 280 737 20375
Activity
Railway services
Lots (1)
LOT-0001
Montpellier to Béziers Section – Design and Build Contract
Design and construction of approximately 52.3 km of new high-speed/freight railway line from Montpellier to Béziers, including 7 km of connections to the existing line and to the Nîmes-Montpellier bypass. The contract covers all works, engineering, environmental consultancy, and monitoring.
EUR 1.6B
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Original lot title
Ligne Nouvelle Montpellier Perpignan (LNMP) - Phase 1, de Montpellier à Béziers, Marché de Conception Réalisation
Original TED description
Le projet de la Ligne Nouvelle entre Montpellier et Perpignan (LNMP) consiste à créer une liaison ferroviaire moderne (haute capacité, haute qualité, haute vitesse) pour répondre durablement à la demande croissante de mobilité et aux problèmes de congestion à moyen et long termes de l’unique axe ferroviaire de la façade méditerranéenne de la région Occitanie. Il s'agit d'une ligne mixte LGV et Fret. Elle comprend 52,3 km de section courante, auxquels s’ajoutent 7 km de raccordements à la ligne classique à Villeneuve-lès-Béziers et Lattes, ainsi que le raccordement au Contournement ferroviaire de Nîmes et de Montpellier (CNM).
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 24 Jun 2026
- Languages
- French
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0025
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 433421-2026
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
55 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Limited number of candidates (max 4) combined with strict capacity requirements may exclude smaller or less experienced...
Competitive dialogue can be lengthy and costly; the buyer may require significant design development during dialogue.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications