Roof of Bümpliz Nord railway station platform 2026 Tender

Original: Toit du quai de la gare de Bümpliz Nord

BLS AG - Finance & SCM - Strategische Beschaffung

About this tender

Construction of a new platform roof (Perrondach) at Bümpliz Nord railway station in Bern, Switzerland. The project includes design and installation of a steel structure comprising 16 V-support elements and 28 longitudinal beam elements made from hollow steel profiles, topped with translucent photovoltaic modules meeting overhead glazing (VSG) standards that are walkable for maintenance. The roof features a light blue-green color and integrated drainage system. The scope includes delivery, installation, quality control, cost management, and schedule coordination of all specified trades and ancillary work (BKP 213). Contract duration: 09.09.2029 to 20.12.2029, with potential extension for unforeseen events.

Bidder eligibility

1) Annual turnover: Average annual contract volume must not exceed 30% of bidder's average annual turnover over last 3 years (excluding subcontractors). 2) Operating liability insurance: Minimum CHF 10 million per claim/year for personal and property damage including consequential financial losses and damage prevention costs; CHF 2 million sublimit for construction incidents. Insurance must be maintained throughout contract duration including warranty period. 3) Contractor declaration: Complete and truthful completion of contractor information and self-declaration form (required for all consortium members). 4) References: Two comparable reference projects completed in last 10 years with construction sum >CHF 800,000 each (e.g., platform facilities, public roofing); at least one must involve construction under active railway operations. 5) Manufacturer qualification: EXC 2 or higher certification required. 6) Language: Project manager and site supervisor must have good German language skills (minimum B2 level in written and spoken). 7) Work conditions: Bidders must guarantee compliance with occupational safety regulations, labor conditions, and equal pay between genders.

How bids are scored

Three weighted criteria: (1) Economic value (Wirtschaftlichkeit) – 60% weighting on price; (2) Quality of offer (Qualität des Angebots) – 25% weighting; (3) Quality of bidder (Qualität der Anbieterin) – 15% weighting. Total: 100% weighted evaluation model.

Key requirements

• ✓Supply and installation of eight V-shaped steel support elements and fourteen hollow-section steel longerons per side
• ✓Integration of translucent photovoltaic modules rated for safety glass (laminated) and maintenance foot traffic
• ✓Horizontal and vertical rainwater drainage via Pluvia system to infiltration installations
• ✓Light blue-green finish matching BLS corporate colour palette and Kornhaus Bridge aesthetic

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