Filenews 18 January 2022
The Ministry of Transport proceeded with a call for tenders for the supply and installation of modern bus stops and shelters all over Cyprus.
Specifically, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works announced that a tender has been announced today, January 18, 2022, for the supply and installation of modern bus stops and shelters throughout Cyprus, with a total value of €71.4 million (including VAT). The duration of the contract is five years with an estimated value of €35m. In addition, it includes an extension of €10 million, which can be used for additional orders and/or pavement repairs where this is deemed necessary for safety and functionality purposes with the installation of new shelters. In addition, fifteen-year maintenance worth €5m is foreseen, as well as an amount of €10 million for orders from third parties, such as Municipalities, Communities, School Ephorates, bus companies with Concession Contracts, etc., which will be covered by their own funds. In all cases, this infrastructure to be maintained will be contained in the property of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works.
The Contract provides for the placement of:
• 350 pillars with integrated technology,
• 2,000 simple pillars,
• 1,350 small shelters,
• 650 large shelters for urban areas,
• 100 large shelters suitable for mountain areas,
• repair and repositioning of more than 600 existing shelters,
• photovoltaic systems and connection to a fixed electricity supply network, and
• 200 bicycle paths to encourage the use of bicycles and multimodal transportation by sustainable means.
The integrated design that has been elaborated takes into account the conditions and data of Cyprus and achieves uniformity, scalability for adaptation to the available space and the needs of use, accessibility for use by people with disabilities, safety and protection from weather conditions, lighting, use of renewable energy sources and information on the routes of buses that correspond to the stop.
The Competition takes place in two stages:
1. The first stage concerns the selection of interested economic operators, which meet the participation requirements and are expected to be completed by March 2022.
2. The second stage concerns the submission of a full Technical and Financial Offer, as well as a sample of a shelter as a demonstration of technical competence by the tenderers. The submission of tenders is expected to take place around July 2022 and the award and signing of a contract around October 2022.
The installation of the first modern stops and shelters is expected to start about three months later, i.e. beginning of 2023, if the preparation of final standards and then mass production are foreseen.
For more details on the criteria for the selection of the Economic Operator as well as on the subject of the Tender, interested parties can visit the website of the Electronic Procurement System www.eprocurement.gov.cy.
The Project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund THALEIA by 65% and by National Resources by 35% and is part of the upgrading of the infrastructure of public passenger transport, with the ultimate goal of providing an improved and increased service to the users of public transport.
The project falls under the objectives of the strategic plans of the Republic of Cyprus, including the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, municipalities and communities and is an integral part of the specialized plans made for the transition to sustainable mobility and green development.
The promotion of the project will have a positive impact on improving passenger safety, the image and sustainability of public passenger transport and urban areas, while supporting its sustainability. In addition, it promotes multimodality in traffic, supports tourism development, the service of remote and mountainous areas, and contributes to the reduction of traffic congestion and the environmental impact it causes.
