New procurement launched for Rail Baltica energy subsystem design expertise in Latvia and Lithuania

RB Rail AS has announced the launch of a new procurement for Design Expertise Services for the Rail Baltica Energy Subsystem in Latvia and Lithuania (ID No. RBR 2025/14), marking the next step forward in the detailed technical development of the Rail Baltica electrification system.

The procurement is structured into two separate lots, one for Latvia and one for Lithuania, allowing suppliers to submit proposals for one or both countries. Local design expertise companies with relevant experience in Latvia and Lithuania are encouraged to participate.

The contract aims to secure independent design expertise services to support the continued development of the Rail Baltica energy subsystem, ensuring technically sound, high-quality, and fully compliant electrification infrastructure solutions across both countries.

The Rail Baltica energy subsystem encompasses traction substations (including High Voltage parts) and overhead contact line infrastructure, providing a safe, stable, and efficient power supply for railway operations. As electrification advances across the Baltic states, the delivery of robust technical solutions remains a core priority for the project.

Interested suppliers are invited to submit their proposals electronically via the E-Tenders system no later than 7 May 2026 at 11:00 (Riga time). Proposals submitted through any channel other than the official E-Tenders platform will not be accepted or evaluated.

Full procurement documentation and further details are available on the Rail Baltica website and the Electronic Procurement System.

About Rail Baltica

Rail Baltica is one of the largest high-speed rail projects in Europe and is part of the Trans-European Transport Network. It aims to improve connectivity, strengthen regional security and support economic growth in the Baltic states. The new railway will link Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with Poland and, indirectly, with Finland, as well as with the broader European rail network.

Rail Baltica will be fully electrified with a standard gauge of 1435 mm and it will be equipped with ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System). It has been designed to meet European standards. With a design speed of 249 km/h, Rail Baltica will reduce travel times between the Baltic states and major European cities by more than half. It will serve as a modern infrastructure for passenger, freight and military mobility, promoting accessibility and facilitating business, tourism and cultural exchange. Rail Baltica will help establish the Baltics as a key link in European trade and cooperation.