Overhead contact line renewal, Yverdon–Sainte-Croix metric railway, engineer + installer 2026 Tender
Original: Renouvellement de ligne de contact, YVWB-BRI et VAL-ESS, Ligne ferroviaire à voie métrique Yverdon Ste Croix / Ingénieur + monteur LC / Phases 51 à 53
TRAVYS SA
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This is a contract notice published by a government body covering construction and works. Bids are invited through an open procedure. Delivery covers Switzerland (CH-VD). It is classified under Electric Mobility and Engineering and Infrastructure against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.
Engineering and installation of overhead contact line (catenary) renewal on a metric-gauge railway line in Switzerland, split into two lots covering track modernization and infrastructure adaptation. Bidders must provide integrated design and installation services compliant with SIA, VSS, DE-OCF and RTE standards for a 2026–2027 delivery timeline.
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About this tender
The tender concerns engineering and installation services for overhead contact lines (ligne de contact) in accordance with SIA, VSS, DE-OCF and RTE standards for the renewal of railway infrastructure on the metric gauge line connecting Yverdon-les-Bains to Sainte Croix in the Canton of Vaud, operated by TRAVYS SA. Lot 1 covers the section between Valyeres-sous-Montagny and Essert-sous-Champvent (KM 4.130 to 5.350), with infrastructure modifications planned during summer 2027 clustering to increase line speed. Preliminary civil works will begin summer 2026. Contact line work includes renewal of most LC poles and entire catenary during 2027 clustering. Lot 2 covers the section between Le Bey and La Brinaz (KM 1.415 to 2.040), with infrastructure creation and road intersection modifications at two level crossings planned for summer 2027 clustering. LC work includes renewal of a minority of poles while retaining the entire catenary. The contract may be extended.
Bidder eligibility
Criteria are specified in the tender documentation. Bidding consortiums are not permitted. Multiple tenders from bidding consortiums are not permitted.
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Criteria are specified in the tender documentation. Variants are permitted.
Lots
- Lot 1: Renouvellement de ligne de contact Lot 1 - Valyeres-sous-Montagny à Essert-sous-Champvent
Engineering and installation of overhead contact lines between Valyeres-sous-Montagny and Essert-sous-Champvent (KM 4.130 to 5.350). Work includes infrastructure modifications during summer 2027 clustering with preliminary civil works from summer 2026. Renewal of majority of LC poles and entire catenary installation.
- Lot 2: Renouvellement de ligne de contact Lot 2 - Le Bey à La Brinaz
Engineering and installation of overhead contact lines between Le Bey and La Brinaz (KM 1.415 to 2.040). Work includes infrastructure creation and road intersection modifications at two level crossings during summer 2027 clustering. Renewal of minority of LC poles while retaining entire catenary.
Key requirements
- ✓Engineering and installation of overhead contact line (catenary) and support masts per SIA, VSS, DE-OCF and RTE standards
- ✓Lot 1: renewal of majority of LC masts and entire catenary between Valeyres-sous-Montagny and Essert-sous-Champvent (KM 4.130–5.350) during summer 2027 clustering; preliminary civil works summer 2026
- ✓Lot 2: renewal of minority of LC masts and retention of existing catenary between Le Bey and La Brinaz (KM 1.415–2.040) with road-level crossing reconfiguration during summer 2027 clustering
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