π Tender Overview
Objective and Summary
The objective of the project is to strengthen the transportation network and alleviate serious traffic congestion in the Greater Capital Region. It will do so by extending the North-South Commuter Railway from Malolos to Clark International Airport and from Solis to Calamba, thereby contributing to the expansion of Metro Manilaβs economic sphere and to the improvement of the investment environment, as well as mitigating air pollution and climate change. The project will also contribute to the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Goals 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable cities and communities), and 13 (Climate action).
Planned Implementation Schedule
1. Completion of project: April 2028 β when the facilities are put into service
2. Issuing of letters of invitation for consulting services (including construction supervision): January 2019 (already contracted)
3. Tendering announcement of initial procurement package for international competitive bidding on project construction:
Procurement package title: CP NS-02 Rolling Stock β Commuter Trainsets
Release date: September 2020 (already contracted)