RB Rail AS has officially started a one-month negotiation phase with all tenderers that have been invited to submit initial bids in the Design and Build (D&B) tender for the Rail Baltica Control-Command and Signalling (CCS) subsystem.

The purpose of these negotiations is to further develop and improve the technical and financial proposals submitted by the tenderers. The goal is to find the best possible solution – both technically and financially – that meets the project’s requirements and fits within the Contracting Authority’s budget.

Following international candidates have successfully qualified and submitted their initial bids for their participation in the negotiation phase:

The contract with the selected supplier is expected to be signed by end of 2025.

“Given the scale of this procurement, the commission has invested significant time to ensure that all requirements and criteria are clearly defined and well understood. The CCS subsystem is a critical component of the railway infrastructure – it is essential for ensuring safe operations, smooth cross-border train movement, and efficient traffic management across the Rail Baltica network,” said Aiga Benfelde, Acting Head of Procurement at RB Rail AS and Chairperson of the Procurement Commission.

She added, “The CCS design builds on established European signalling system ERTMS, on some initiatives such as Shift2Rail and incorporates proven technical solutions like EULYNX. These elements contribute to a harmonized and future-proof signalling system that meets the latest EU standards. The system architecture also includes a flexible Traffic Management System, energy-efficient power supply, and modern cableway infrastructure. In addition, strong safety and cybersecurity frameworks are being integrated from the start to meet the requirements of a high-speed, cross-border railway.”

After the acquisition, the company is now represented by Hitachi GTS Deutschland GmbH, as GTS Deutschland GmbH has been integrated into the Hitachi Group.