The tenders for the Rail Baltica subsystems -- electrification ENE and control-command and signalling CCS design and build the largest in the EU -- will be launched. Design and supervision services for the remaining strategic main line section of the Polish border will be launched. The plan also includes the consolidated supply for noise barriers and fencing, design, and IT architecture development strategy tenders to be launched in 2022.
The role and strategic importance of Rail Baltica is increasing.
The Rail Baltica project is advancing despite the external challenges, including the Covid 19 epidemic and now the devastating and condemnable war on Ukraine. We are progressing with the completion of detailed technical designs in the already started 650 km and have launched the design and design supervision services for the section of Kaunas Vilnius. With construction works taking place in all three Baltic states, we have signed the Control-Command and Signalling Engineering and Works Supervision contract that allows you to proceed with preparations for the railway subsystems design and build procurement. The Rail Baltica lemiste joint terminal construction procurement has been launched as well as the Rail Baltica main line in Latvia construction procurement is approaching its second phase. The Procurement Plan with the total estimated contract value exceeding 2 billion EUR is a strong commitment to the project maturity that is possible with the support of the Connecting Europe Facility funds. We continue to apply for additional funding and additional funding for priority activities in Latvia and Lithuania from the EU Military Mobility allocation of Connecting Europe Facility instrument, said Agnis Driksna, CEO and Chairman of the Board at RB Rail AS.
Our goal is to maintain strong relationships with our strategic partners from the Baltic States and the EU, including the Rail Baltica suppliers community, which are of vital importance, not only to meet the ambitious targets, but also to meet the expectations for Rail Baltica being much more than just tracks Driksna said.