Construction supervision for the wireless broadband network on Barcelona Metro Line 9

Summary

The tender seeks construction supervision and works management for the wireless broadband communications network on Barcelona Metro Line 9, which will enable real-time transmission of onboard video. The service includes monitoring and documenting construction, coordinating permits and work stages, quality control, and managing completion, handover and warranty-period activities. If a need arises during construction, the provider may also be commissioned to prepare project modifications; this conditional work has a maximum budget of EUR 219,299.78 excluding VAT and is not priced in the bid. The base budget is EUR 1,326,763.69 including VAT (EUR 1,096,498.92 excluding VAT). The estimated service period is 79 months, followed by the works’ 24-month warranty period. The contract is not divided into lots. Bidders must submit the required management methodology and inspection plans and comply with the BIM requirements. Evaluation considers price, team experience, BIM, lower-emission travel and technical methodology. Participation requires appointing a qualified Works Director and proving professional indemnity insurance of at least EUR 150,000. At contract award, insurance cover must be at least EUR 1,000,000, and the successful bidder must provide a final guarantee equal to 5% of the contract award price excluding VAT.