The procurement of contractors for the construction of the West Link Project has started. From April 2016, it is possible to submit a tender application for the construction contracts for Haga and Korsvägen. The contracts are two of six main contracts in the West Link Project. In April 2016 the Swedish Transport Administration will invite contractors to prequalify for the Haga and Korsvägen construction contracts of the West Link Project. This means that you are applying for the right to submit tenders for the two contracts. The West Link is a railway connection in a tunnel under the centre of Gothenburg, West Sweden.

Haga

The Haga contract includes construction of the West Link’s station Haga, and tunnel construction. The station is a single platform station with two tracks including preparations for an additional platform and two tracks. There will be a total of three entrances leading to a concourse level and on to the platform level. The station is located half in soil, crossing the Rosenlund canal, and half in rock. Tunnelling will also include a parallel service tunnel and a connecting access tunnel.

A number of culturally important buildings are located along the route of the tunnel and the traffic around the future station area will need to be re-routed in stages during the construction.

Korsvägen

The contract Korsvägen includes construction of the West Link’s Station Korsvägen, and tunnel construction. The station is a single platform station with two tracks, including preparations for an additional platform and two tracks. There will be a total of three entrances leading to a concourse level and on to the platform level. The station is located half in soil and half in rock.

The tunnel is mainly rock tunnel but a part will be cut and cover. The line passes through Liseberg amusement park and a considerable amount of attention will need to be given to the activities carried out inside the park. The traffic around Korsvägen will need to be re-routed in stages during the construction. The line also includes three rescue, service and access tunnels.

Design & build and construction

“Both Haga and Korsvägen contracts will be procured as design and build contracts for the concrete tunnels and construction contracts for the rock tunnel parts”, said Lillian Brunbäck, Procurement Manager for the West Link Project.

The West Link Project considers a combinatorial procurement of the two contracts of Haga and Korsvägen. Combined contracts can mean economies of scale and the option of alternative production methods for example for the rock tunnels.

“Since the formal process is still in progress, the work with the contracts will of course be conditional to the necessary granting of permits and decisions”, said Lillian Brunbäck.

The final date to submit the tender application is September 2016. Applications can be made via our procurement system CTM from April 2016.

To read more about the West Link project please visit: www.trafikverket.se/westlink.

For more information please contact Lillian Brunbäck (Procurement Manager): lillian.brunback@trafikverket.se

(Source: Trafikverket)