The release of tender documents for the tunnels and stations under the Auckland City Rail Link project will be delayed by up to three months after the preferred bidder, whose name was not disclosed, withdrew. The announcement was made by City Rail Link (CRL), the joint venture between Auckland Council and the government, which is building the underground central city rail link. The withdrawal means that City Rail Link will now have to complete discussions – which have already started – with a new preferred bidder.
“We are fortunate that the initial line-up of eight bidders for the project was exceptional and it was a hard choice to determine the top two,” Chris Meale, CRL chief executive, said.
The initial eight bidders who pre-qualified for the tender were Acciona Infrastructure New Zealand, Bam International Australia, China Machinery Engineering Corporation joint venture, CPB Contractors, Ferrovial Agroman (New Zealand), Salini Impregilo S.p.A, Fletcher Construction and Vinci Construction Grands Projets S.A.S (VCGP) joint venture.
The tender is the main contract for the rail project and involves building the three main stations at Mt Eden, Karangahape Rd, mid-town Wellesley St and the tunnels in between. Work is due to start next year. The current project completion date is scheduled for early 2024.
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