The procurement process for Rail Baltica’s main line construction in Estonia has reached a key milestone, with two international consortia selected to undertake the project. Once contracts are signed, these consortia will be responsible for delivering two major sections of the high-speed railway, ensuring full contractual coverage of Estonia’s passenger main line. This marks significant progress towards launching train operations between Tallinn and Warsaw by 2030.
- Alliance 1: GRK Eesti AS, GRK Suomi Oy, Aktsiaselts Merko Ehitus Eesti, NGE CONTRACTING, Sweco Finland Oy, Sweco Sverige AB, TSO SAS.
- Alliance 2: Bouygues Travaux Public, Budimex S.A., INGEROP Conseil et Ingenierie (ICI), KMG Infra OÜ, WSP Finland Oy.
Once agreements are finalised, Rail Baltic Estonia will proceed with project development, refining the construction timeline for Rail Baltica’s Estonian main line.
Contract details
The procurement was divided into two parts:
- Main Line Contract 1: Covers railway superstructure for the Ülemiste–Pärnu section and substructure for the Tootsi–Pärnu section. Estimated cost: EUR 394 million.
- Main Line Contract 2: Covers the full design and construction of the Pärnu–Ikla section. Estimated cost: EUR 332 million.
The consortia will oversee both design and construction, ensuring the seamless integration of technical solutions and project execution.
Following the selection of the successful bidders, a background verification process will be conducted in accordance with the Public Procurement Act. This includes legal compliance checks, financial assessments, and evaluations of previous performance.
Upon successful verification, preparations will begin for signing the alliance contracts. Once signed, the project will enter the detailed planning phase, which includes finalising construction schedules, procuring materials, and refining technical specifications. Active construction will commence once all preparatory work is completed and approved by all stakeholders.
Under public procurement regulations, there is a 10-day period for potential challenges, followed by a 14-day waiting period.
The alliance procurement strategy, preparation, and execution were advised by Estonia’s leading procurement consultancy, BrainTeam OÜ, in collaboration with Finland’s Vison Oy.
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