The ONCF has officially launched a call for tenders for the construction of rail infrastructure connecting Selouane to the Nador West Med port. This strategic project aims to improve the rail connectivity of this booming port, thus consolidating its position as a key platform for maritime trade in the Mediterranean. Estimated at 504 million dirhams including taxes, this project is part of the efforts to modernize the Moroccan rail network and facilitate trade.
The call for tenders, referenced T054/PLGV, encompasses a series of large-scale technical and logistical works. The planned operations include earthworks, the construction of engineering structures, as well as the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. The main objective is to guarantee a fluid and efficient link between Selouane and the Nador port, while meeting international standards in terms of quality and sustainability.
The provisional deposit has been set at 7.56 million dirhams, and the bids will be opened on February 20, 2025. For this project, the ONCF has defined rigorous evaluation criteria, focusing on the technical experience of the bidders, the quality of human and material resources, as well as the methodology and schedule proposed.
The project includes the construction of essential elements, such as railway bridges, tunnels, and underpasses and overpasses. A major bridge, located at kilometer PK-00+150, represents a significant technical challenge and will be a central element of the infrastructure. Bidding companies can propose alternatives for its construction, provided they technically and financially justify their proposals.
Earthwork operations involve taking into account the specific constraints of the site, such as the management of unstable soils and the presence of water. These technical requirements require specialized expertise and meticulous planning to ensure the durability of the infrastructure.
As part of this call for tenders, the ONCF grants a national preference to Moroccan companies, with a margin of 15% compared to foreign bids. However, proposals whose cost exceeds the budget estimates by more than 20% or is 25% lower will be automatically rejected.
The technical evaluation of the bids is scored out of 100 points, and only those reaching a minimum score of 70 points will be examined financially. This rigor ensures that the selected projects will meet the expected quality and efficiency requirements.
Interested companies must submit their applications via the public procurement platform, thus strengthening the transparency and accessibility of the process. Electronic submissions must be validated by a certification issued by Barid Al-Maghrib, ensuring the legal and technical compliance of the proposals.
The call for tenders, referenced T054/PLGV, encompasses a series of large-scale technical and logistical works. The planned operations include earthworks, the construction of engineering structures, as well as the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure. The main objective is to guarantee a fluid and efficient link between Selouane and the Nador port, while meeting international standards in terms of quality and sustainability.
The provisional deposit has been set at 7.56 million dirhams, and the bids will be opened on February 20, 2025. For this project, the ONCF has defined rigorous evaluation criteria, focusing on the technical experience of the bidders, the quality of human and material resources, as well as the methodology and schedule proposed.
The project includes the construction of essential elements, such as railway bridges, tunnels, and underpasses and overpasses. A major bridge, located at kilometer PK-00+150, represents a significant technical challenge and will be a central element of the infrastructure. Bidding companies can propose alternatives for its construction, provided they technically and financially justify their proposals.
Earthwork operations involve taking into account the specific constraints of the site, such as the management of unstable soils and the presence of water. These technical requirements require specialized expertise and meticulous planning to ensure the durability of the infrastructure.
As part of this call for tenders, the ONCF grants a national preference to Moroccan companies, with a margin of 15% compared to foreign bids. However, proposals whose cost exceeds the budget estimates by more than 20% or is 25% lower will be automatically rejected.
The technical evaluation of the bids is scored out of 100 points, and only those reaching a minimum score of 70 points will be examined financially. This rigor ensures that the selected projects will meet the expected quality and efficiency requirements.
Interested companies must submit their applications via the public procurement platform, thus strengthening the transparency and accessibility of the process. Electronic submissions must be validated by a certification issued by Barid Al-Maghrib, ensuring the legal and technical compliance of the proposals.
