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    Supervision Services for the Construction of new railway section from Kriva Palanka to the border of the Republic of Bulgaria, as part of Corridor VIII

    Public Enterprise for Railway Infrastructure Railways of the Republic of North Macedonia – Skopje (ZRSMI)

    Supervision Services for the Construction of new railway section from Kriva Palanka to the border of the Republic of Bulgaria, as part of Corridor VIII

    1. Competition notice published

      Apr 15, 6:13 AMApril 15, 2026 6:13 AM

    2. Change in competition

      May 12, 6:27 AMMay 12, 2026 6:27 AM

    3. Qualification deadline

      Jun 3, 10:00 AMJune 3, 2026 10:00 AM

    4. Invitation to submit tender

      Aug 4, 10:00 PMAugust 4, 2026 10:00 PM

    Brief

    Tender search/Public Enterprise for Railway Infrastructure Railways of the Republic of North Macedonia – Skopje (ZRSMI)/Supervision Services for the Construction of new railway section from Kriva Palanka to the border of the Republic of Bulgaria, as part of Corridor VIII

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    Brief

    Rådgivende ingeniørtjenester for bygg og anlegg

    Public Enterprise for Railway Infrastructure Railways of Republic of North Macedonia -Skopje (ZRSMI) needs supervision services for the construction of a new railway section from Kriva Palanka to the border of the Republic of Bulgaria, as part of Corridor VIII, for a duration of 84 months. The services involve supervision for the construction of a single-track electrified railway line from Kriva Palanka to the cross-border tunnel (Phase 3), signalling and telecommunication for Phase 3, and electrification of the line from Kumanovo to the border with the Republic of Bulgaria (Phase 1, 2 and 3). The consultant will act as the "FIDIC Engineer" and provide supervision services in accordance with Macedonian legislation. Candidates must provide a trade licence or professional registration, have a minimum of 50 permanent staff in linear transport infrastructure (railways, road, and/or metro) for each of the last three years (or 25 for the lead partner in a JV/consortium specifically in railways), and possess a professional licence/certificate for construction supervision services.

    About the bid

      The Corridor VIII is a key component of the European transport system and the segment of the Railway Corridor VIII traversing the Republic of North Macedonia has a missing link leading to the Republic of Bulgaria. It is structured in three sections: (i) Kumanovo to Beljakovce (Phase 1, 30.8 km) currently in DLP, (ii) Beljakovce to Kriva Palanka (Phase 2, 34 km) presently under construction and Kriva Palanka to Deve Bair (Phase 3, 22.1 km) - this segment leads towards up to the cross-border tunnel with Republic of Bulgaria. This procurement notice refers particularly for the section “Construction of new railway section from Kriva Palanka to the cross-border tunnel with Republic of Bulgaria”. The objective of the assignment is supervision for construction of a single-track electrified railway line from Kriva Palanka to the cross-border tunnel (Phase 3), signalling and telecommunication for Phase 3, as well as electrification of the line from Kumanovo to the border with the Republic of Bulgaria (Phase 1, 2 and 3). The consultant will carry out the duties of the Engineer as governed by the Conditions of Contract for Construction for Plant and Design – Build (FIDIC Yellow Book, 1999), provision of the supervision services in the capacity of the “FIDIC Engineer” and supervision as stipulated by Macedonian legislation. The supervision will counsel the Client on managing the contracts with due diligence, ensuring all obligations specified in the Project's Financing documents, including loan, grant and project agreements, as well as the respective service contract and terms of reference (ToR) are adequately addressed and fulfilled.

      Contact phone
      +389 2 3227 903
      Contact email
      phase3@mzi.mk
      Address
      Zeleznicka 50b, 1000 Skopje

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    Qualification requirements

    • Description

      The candidates shall provide a trade licence or professional registers in their Country of Establishment.

      Documentation Requirement

      Not specified.

    • Description

      The minimum total permanent staff number employed by the candidate in the field of linear transport infrastructure (railways, road and/or metro) (civil, mechanical and electrical engineers employed as designers and supervisors) must be at least fifty (50) for each of the last three (3) years preceding the submission deadline. In case of a JV/consortium, the minimum total permanent staff number employed by the lead partner, in the field of railways (civil, mechanical and electrical engineers employed as designers and supervisors), must be at least twenty-five (25) for the each of the last three (3) years preceding the submission deadline.

      Documentation Requirement

      Not specified.

    • Description

      The candidate (each sole applicant or in case of a joint venture/consortium each member of the joint venture/consortium) shall have a professional licence/certificate (or equivalent), in accordance with the laws of the country in which it is established, for the provision of construction supervision services.

      Documentation Requirement

      Not specified.

    • Description

      The candidate has not had imposed a legally valid court decision for participation in criminal organization, corruption, fraud or money laundering in the last 5 years.

      Documentation Requirement

      Signed declaration establishing proof of personal standing. In the next phase of this procedure, certificates issued by the authorized institutions, confirming the listed requirements will be mandatory.

    • Description

      A bankruptcy procedure has not been initiated.

      Documentation Requirement

      Signed declaration establishing proof of personal standing. In the next phase of this procedure, certificates issued by the authorized institutions, confirming the listed requirements will be mandatory.

    • Description

      A liquidation procedure has not been initiated.

      Documentation Requirement

      Signed declaration establishing proof of personal standing. In the next phase of this procedure, certificates issued by the authorized institutions, confirming the listed requirements will be mandatory.

    • Description

      The applicant is registered for paid taxes, contributions and other public duties.

      Documentation Requirement

      Signed declaration establishing proof of personal standing. In the next phase of this procedure, certificates issued by the authorized institutions, confirming the listed requirements will be mandatory.

    • Description

      A secondary sentence prohibition on participation in open call procedures, awarding public procurement contracts and contracts for public private partnership, has not been imposed by the Register of sentences for committed crimes of legal entities.

      Documentation Requirement

      Signed declaration establishing proof of personal standing. In the next phase of this procedure, certificates issued by the authorized institutions, confirming the listed requirements will be mandatory.

    • Description

      A secondary sentence temporary or permanent prohibition for committed crimes of legal entities on performing a certain activity, has not been imposed.

      Documentation Requirement

      Signed declaration establishing proof of personal standing. In the next phase of this procedure, certificates issued by the authorized institutions, confirming the listed requirements will be mandatory.

    • Description

      A misdemeanour sanction resulting in prohibition for practicing a profession, performing activity or duty, i.e. temporary prohibition for performing a particular activity, has not been imposed by a legally valid court decision.

      Documentation Requirement

      Signed declaration establishing proof of personal standing. In the next phase of this procedure, certificates issued by the authorized institutions, confirming the listed requirements will be mandatory.

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    Contracting authority
    Public Enterprise for Railway Infrastructure Railways of the Republic of North Macedonia – Skopje (ZRSMI)
    Title
    Supervision Services for the Construction of new railway section from Kriva Palanka to the border of the Republic of Bulgaria, as part of Corridor VIII
    Type
    CompetitionPrequalification
    Main code
    71520000Construction supervision services
    Supplemental codes

    No supplemental codes from buyer…

    Duration
    84 months

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