Press release
Athens, 18 May 2022
Launch of an open procedure for the selection of a Technical Consultant for the implementation of the Competitive Dialogue projects
Athens 18 May -The open procedure for the selection of the Technical Consultant for the Competitive Dialogue projects implemented by ERGOSE starts.
Specifically, the notice of open procedure for the selection of the Contractor for the award of a Service Contract entitled: “Technical Consultant to support ERGOSE in the implementation of the tender procedures of selected projects with Competitive Dialogue and the required supporting studies and actions” with a total estimated value of 7.201.240,20 € (excluding VAT), to be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Law 4412/2016 (A’ 147).
The scope of the Technical Consultant includes the support of the Contracting Entity throughout the tenders of the Competitive Dialogue projects, in matters of evaluation of studies, selection of technical design solutions and their composition, as well as support in the preparation of the required supporting studies.
These are the six key projects that will contribute to the upgrading of Greece’s cross-border interconnection with south-eastern Europe and the connection of the country’s main ports with the national rail network. These projects concern the connection of the ports of Patras, Lavrio, Rafina, the 6th pier of the port of Thessaloniki and Kavala through the construction of the new railway line Thessaloniki – Toxotes (eastern railway Egnatia) as well as the upgrading of the connection of Alexandroupolis with Ormenio and the Greek-Bulgarian border.
The services of the Technical Consultant that will enhance the ability to implement the projects include the support of the Contracting Authority:
- During the preparation of solutions by the candidates.
- During the technical evaluation of the solutions proposed by the candidate contractors.
- The elaboration and selection of technical solutions and the synthesis of these in order to arrive at the optimal solution for which the candidates will submit their final offer.
- Evaluating all kinds of requests from candidates concerning technical issues.
- Monitoring and implementing the timetable for the competitive dialogue
- The preparation of supporting studies (cadastral studies, feasibility studies and cost-benefit analysis, environmental studies, etc.):
It is noted that the criterion for awarding the contract is the “most economically advantageous tender” on the basis of best value for money. The selection of the Contractor will be made in accordance with the “open procedure” of article 264 of Law no. 4412/2016 and under the conditions of this law.
The closing date and time for submission of tenders is 22η June 2022, Wednesday, at 14:00.
The President and CEO of ERGOSE Mr. Christos Vinis noted: “ERGOSE has chosen to accompany its own experienced staff with qualified consultants at all stages of the Competitive Dialogue, for the optimal implementation of the tender process for these projects. The selection of a Technical Consultant is of particular importance as it will enhance the capacity to implement the six key projects that will strengthen the interoperability of the country’s rail network.”
For more information you can contact the following contact details:
Tel: 210 5283 492
Email: info@ergose.gr
About ERGOSE:
ERGOSE S.A. was established in 1996 as a subsidiary of OSE and belongs to the public utilities. The company’s mission is to complete a modern railway network that will constitute an important development pillar for the Greek economy and society, contributing to the safety and speed of transport of people, goods and freight. In this context, ERGOSE S.A. currently manages the modernization projects of the railway lines and facilities of OSE co-financed by the Operational Programmes of the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) 2014-2020 from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) 2014-2020 as well as projects with purely national funding that are necessary to complete the investments of the co-financed programmes. The company currently employs more than 200 experienced and highly qualified staff, while it has been providing its services for more than two decades, responding effectively and reliably to the implementation of projects through its excellent organization, structure and systems.
