The Works Contract covers Section 3 of the Belgrade–Niš Modernisation Project, which is divided into three subsections, (sub-section 3.2 Stalać – Đunis is already contracted). The works relate to Sub-sections 3.1 Paraćin–Stalać and 3.3 Đunis–Trupale. Sub-section Paraćin–Stalać is 20.8 km long, while Sub-section Đunis–Trupale is 37.7 km long. A total of nine stations will be reconstructed and modernised to meet the demands of both passenger and freight traffic. The design speed is 200 km/h for Sub-section 3.1 and 160 km/h for Sub-section 3.3. On Sub-section 3.1, works include 12 grade-separated crossings, 8 bridges and culverts, 2 pedestrian underpasses, 1 retaining wall, and 17 culvert structures beneath the railway track. On Sub-section 3.3, works include 18 grade-separated crossings, 14 bridges and culverts, 2 pedestrian underpasses, 15 retaining walls, 18 culvert structures beneath the railway track, and 2 culvert structures beneath roadways. Across both Sub-sections 3.1 and 3.3, works include reconstruction of the existing and construction of new overhead contact line (OCL) systems, as well as electrical power installations in stations, tunnels and tunnel entrances, energy facilities, relay stations, sectioning posts (including those with neutral sections), remote control systems for electric traction installations, transformer stations supplied from OCL, and lighting of grade-separated crossings and access roads. During the execution of signalling works in stations, automatic switching of turnouts and train routes will not be possible. Due to the shutdown of station signalling systems, operations will be adapted to a temporary mode. Inter-signal interlocking devices (UMZ) will be used, installed in temporary rooms for train dispatchers, with traffic managed within station areas. Some limited works on neighbouring sections may be included in the scope of the contract.

Works contracts – Section 3 Paraćin – Trupale (design and build) for Railway Line under the Belgrade – Niš Railway Modernisation Project

Rules The applicable law is the law of the Republic of Serbia. The services are expected to be financed through a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB, “Bank”), a grant from the European Commission and potentially a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development. The rules are in conformity with the provisions of the Laws of Serbia, in particular the Law on Public Procurement, Official Gazette of RS, No. 91/2019, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Guide to Procurement, which can be downloaded from: https://www.eib.org/en/publications/20240132-guide-to-procurement-for-projects-financed-by-the-eib ; the EIB's Anti-Fraud Policy which can be downloaded from: http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/anti-fraud-policy.htm; the EIB’s Exclusion Policy document of 21 February 2018, which can be downloaded from: http://www.eib.org/infocentre/publications/all/exclusion-policy.htm; The Practical Guide for EU External Actions - A Practical Guide — 24 June 2022 (the PRAG), applicable to this procedure, is available at: https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/display/ExactExternalWiki/ePRAG Firms originating from all countries of the world are eligible to tender for works, goods and services contracts. However, tenderers shall not be in conflict of interest or have been declared ineligible by the Bank. Pursuant to its Sanctions Policy, the EIB shall not provide finance, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of an individual or entity that is subject to financial sanctions imposed by the EU, either autonomously or pursuant to the financial sanctions decided by the UN Security Council on the basis of article 41 of the UN Charter. The Bank shall not provide or otherwise make funds available, directly or indirectly, to or for the benefit of an individual or entity that is (i) a designated target of, or otherwise subject to financial sanctions enacted, administered, implemented, imposed or enforced by the EU, UN, US and/or UK (“Sanctions”) and (ii) in connection with the tendering process, or in the execution or supply of any works, goods or services for the Contract, has acted or will act in contravention of relevant Sanctions and/or in any manner that would result in a breach by the EIB of any Sanctions. The EIB also requires that candidates, tenderers, (sub-) contractors participating in a tender procedure or a contract under an EIB financed project shall not violate or have violated any intellectual property rights. A services provider or providers will be selected in accordance with the EIB Guide to Procurement of July 2024.