Feasibility study on the financial, planning and time impacts of a revised plan for railway section 46/2 (BETU-WE line Emmerich–Oberhausen)

Summary

The tender concerns a feasibility study assessing the impact of a revised route plan for railway section 46/2 of the BETU-WE line between Emmerich and Oberhausen, namely the optimised track-bed option, compared with the current solution. The study must assess in particular possible schedule delays, additional costs, legal feasibility, environmental and third-party impacts, funding, and implications for the organisation of railway and road construction. The work includes an analysis of time and financial impacts, covering planning, permits, environmental impact assessment, new planning approval procedures, construction, noise and vibration protection, logistics, funding, and costs arising over the service life. The contractor must organise coordination meetings at least once a month, prepare presentations and minutes, and submit a publishable final report with an executive summary and comparison of the options within 8 months after contract award. Documents must comply with digital accessibility requirements, and data collected during the work must be prepared for publication in accordance with the applicable requirements. The bidder must demonstrate the required insurance cover and references for road and railway infrastructure planning and submit all required forms and tender attachments. The submission deadline is 13 October 2026 at 10:00, and the bidder must remain bound by its tender until 11 December 2026. Tenders will be evaluated using the published award criteria to identify the most economically advantageous tender.