Taani – Ehitustööd – Copenhagen - New Metroline, M5 Civil Works South

See this tender as a significant opportunity for potential contractors to bid for the M5 Civil Works South (CWS) package, which is a crucial part of the Copenhagen metro system's expansion. This project is of great strategic importance, as the M5 line is a fully automated, driverless metro system that will not only improve passenger service on existing metro corridors but also extend connectivity to emerging urban development areas, including Kløverparken, Refshaleøen, and Lynetteholm in the East Harbour. The M5 is designed to operate as an independent system, ensuring that its construction and subsequent operation do not disrupt the existing M1-M4 metro lines.

MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE M5 CIVIL WORKS

The M5 south consists of approximately 6.5 km of twin bored tunnels, 5 underground stations (including 3 transfer stations), 2 underground crossovers, 5 cross passages, 1 ramp, approximately 2.0 km of viaduct, 1 elevated station, 1 viaduct crossover, 1 elevated bifurcation, and short embankment sections. For further details on the scope, refer to M5-2.1-CMBS-SW and M5-2.2-CWS-SW.

PHASES:

The current tender, Phase 1, covers the southern section of the line, from north-west of København H to north of v/Prags Boulevard, with an anticipated operational commencement in 2036. The broader vision includes Phase 2, north of v/Prags Boulevard to Lynetteholm, opening in 2045, and a potential future extension to form a ring line, signifying a long-term commitment to urban mobility. Phase 2 is not included in this tender.

CONTRACT SPLIT OF M5:

The M5 project as a whole consists of several contracts:

• M5 Civil Works South (this contract)

• M5 Transportation System South contract (tendered out as a separate contract in parallel with M5 Civil Works South)

• Operation and Maintenance South contract (will be tendered out at a later stage)

• Enabling Works contracts, e.g. relocation of utilities, relocation works at Kh etc. (enabling works will be tendered out in separate contracts)

• Station and Shaft areas (will be tendered out at a later stage)

• Canopy contracts (will be tendered out at a later stage).

CONTRACT

The contract is structured as a design & build contract under ABT18 terms, placing comprehensive responsibility for both design and execution upon the Contractor. This two-phase approach—design followed by execution—is a standard framework for complex infrastructure projects. An extensive market dialogue has been carried out before issuing the tender. The purpose of the market dialogue was to learn from the market what would constitute an attractive contract. Metroselskabet I/S is grateful for all the potential tenderers who took their time to participate in the dialogue and those provided input.

INDICATIVE TIMESCHEDULE FOR THE PROCUREMENT

Issue of invitation to tender 29. september 2026

Launch meeting (individual meetings) 27. – 29. oktoober 2026

Deadline for submission of initial tender (submission 1): 15. detsember 2026 at 14:00 (local Danish time)

Negotiation meetings 4. jaanuar – 24. aprill 2027

Issue of addendum to tender documents 4. mai 2027

Deadline for submission of revised tender 1 26. juuli 2027

Negotiation meetings 23. – 25. august 2027

Deadline for submission of revised tender 2 4. oktoober 2027

Negotiation meetings 19. – 21. oktoober 2027

Deadline for submission of revised tender 3 9. – 11. november 2027

Notification of award decision 20. detsember 2027

Expiry of standstill period 30. detsember 2027

Signing of Contract Agreement February 2028

The time-schedule may be subject to change. Changes to the timeschedule will be made available in Byggeprojekt.dk.