Copenhagen - New Metroline, M5 Civil Works South

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This tender presents a substantial opportunity for prospective contractors to bid for the M5 Civil Works South (CWS) package, an important component of the Copenhagen metro system's expansion. This project is of significant strategic importance, as the M5 line is a fully automated driverless metro system that will not only enhance passenger service on existing metro corridors but also extend connectivity to emerging urban development areas, including Kløverparken, Refshaleøen, and Lynetteholm in the East Harbour. The M5 is designed to operate as an independent system, ensuring that its construction and subsequent operation do not disrupt the existing M1-M4 metro lines. MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE M5 CIVIL WORK The M5 south consists of approx 6.5 km twin bored tunnels, 5 underground stations(incl. 3 transfer stations),2 underground crossovers,5 cross passages,1 ramp, approx 2.0 km viaduct,1 elevated station, 1 viaduct cross-over,1 elevated bifurcation, short embankment sections. For further details on scope ref. is made to M5-2.1-CMBS-SW and M5-2.2-CWS-SW PHASES: The current tender, Phase 1, encompasses the southern section of the line, from north-west of København H to north of v/Prags Boulevard, with an anticipated operational commencement in 2036. The broader vision includes phase 2 north of v/Prags Boulevard to Lynetteholm opening in 2045 and a potential future extension to form a ring line, signifying a long-term commitment to urban mobility. Phase 2 is not included in this tender. CONTRACT SPLIT OF M5: The M5 project as a whole consists of several contracts: • M5 Civil Works South (this contract) • M5 Transportation System South contract (tendered out as a separate contract in parallel with M5 Civil Works South) • Operation and Maintenance South contract (will be tendered out at a later stage) • Enabling Works contracts, e.g. relocation of utilities, relocation works at Kh etc. (enabling works will be tendered out in separate contracts) • Station and Shaft areas (will be tendered out at a later stage) • Canopy contracts (will be tendered out at a later stage). CONTRACT The contract is structured as a design & build contract under ABT18 terms, placing comprehensive responsibility for both design and execution upon the Contractor. This two-phase approach—design followed by execution—is a standard framework for complex infrastructure projects. An extensive market dialogue has been carried out before issuing the tender. The purpose of the market dialogue was to learn from the market what would constitute an attractive contract. Metroselskabet I/S is grateful for all the potential tenderers who took their time to participate in the dialogue and those provided input. INDICATIVE TIMESCHEDULE FOR THE PROCUREMENT Issue of invitation to tender September 29 2026 Launch meeting (individual meetings) October 27 – 29 2026 Deadline for submission of initial tender (submission 1): December 15. 2026 at 14:00 (local Danish time) Negotiation meetings January 4. – April 24 2027 Issue of addendum to tender documents May 4 2027 Deadline for submission of revised tender 1 July 26-28 2027 Negotiation meetings August 23-25 2027 Deadline for submission of revised tender 2 October 4-6 2027 Negotiation meetings October 19-21 2027 Deadline for submission of revised tender 3 November 9-11 2027 Notification of award decision December 20 2027 Expiry of standstill period December 30 2027 Signing of Contract Agreement February 2028 The time-schedule may be subject to change. Changes to the timeschedule will be made available in Byggeprojekt.dk.

Denmark

TED Europa

Tender

Rail, Government, Bridge, Seaport, Mass Transit