Rehabilitation of 9 Tunnels on the Vrbnica–Bar Railway Line, Montenegro
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Qualification criteria are strict and may disqualify otherwise capable tenderers if not met exactly.
High turnover and credit requirements may limit competition.
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 13.5M estimated value
- Works contract
- 1 lot
- Rehabilitation of nine tunnels (T154, T156, T157, T165, T167, T169, T215, T218, T247) along Vrbnica–Bar railway line.
- Structural reinforcement of tunnel linings, drainage rehabilitation, waterproofing, track-side works, replacement of damaged portal elements, and ancillary works.
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Rehabilitation of nine railway tunnels (total length ~2,922m) on the Vrbnica–Bar line in Montenegro. EIB co-financed, FIDIC Red Book 2017. Single lot, 24-month duration, works under operational railway traffic.
Risks
Qualification criteria are strict and may disqualify otherwise capable tenderers if not met exactly.
High turnover and credit requirements may limit competition.
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
- Access to credit/lines of credit: at least EUR 1.9 million.
- At least 2 completed contracts in last 10 years each worth ≥ EUR 14 million (net of VAT) for similar tunnel works (including road/transport tunnels), or 1 contract ≥ EUR 28...
Eligibility
- Minimum average annual turnover for construction works (last 3 years): EUR 14 million.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Name
Railway Infrastructure of Montenegro JSC – Podgorica (RIoM) / Željeznička Infrastruktura Crne Gore AD – Podgorica (ŽICG)
Location
Podgorica, MNE
Website
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Lots (1)
LOT-0001
Rehabilitation of 9 Tunnels on the Vrbnica–Bar Railway Line, Montenegro
Civil and structural rehabilitation of nine tunnels including lining reinforcement, drainage, waterproofing, track-side works, and portal repairs, executed during daily free-traffic intervals.
EUR 13.5M
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Original TED description
Rehabilitation works on nine railway tunnels (T154, T156, T157, T165, T167, T169, T215, T218 and T247) along the Vrbnica–Bar railway line in Montenegro, with a combined length of approximately 2,921.5 metres. The works will be carried out whilst the line remains in commercial operation, in defined daily traffic intervals as set out in the Tender Documents. The Contract is co-financed by the European Investment Bank under the Western Balkans Investment Framework (WBIF) and is governed by the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (Red Book), 2017 Edition.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 25 May 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- other
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 355305-2026
- Source notice ID
- 5644b6a4-946a-4681-97ed-d3df849eb22a
Documents (1)
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Qualification criteria are strict and may disqualify otherwise capable tenderers if not met exactly.
High turnover and credit requirements may limit competition.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications