The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, General Directorate of Infrastructure Investments (AYGM), has received financing from the World Bank and other International Financial Institutions toward the cost of the Eastern Türkiye Middle Corridor Railway Development Project (ETMIC) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract.

The engagement aims to communicate the specific needs and requirements of the projects to interested firms while openly and transparently discussing potential solutions. It also seeks to gather feedback on the proposed evaluation criteria and to identify any additional or bidder qualification criteria that may be relevant. Furthermore, the process will help define the procurement packaging strategy and clarify the bidding and contracting procedures, including the use of the World Bank’s Standard Procurement Documents. In addition, it will evaluate cost and value implications, assess potential benefits and risks, and enhance understanding of market capacity, capability, current trends, and contractor qualifications. 

The scope of works will include the rehabilitation of the infrastructure and superstructure of the line from Divriği to Kars (587 km) and the Electrification of the whole line from Divriği to the Georgia Border (667 km). This component is expected to cover the following key works:

• Construction of 10 additional sidings and extension of 30 stations (67 km infrastructure superstructure, 76.4 km superstructure only);
• Construction and renewal of civil works, including 4 new bridges (144 m), 2 passenger platforms, 1,050 m retaining wall, 77 culverts, 7 overpasses, and 10 km snow barrier;
• Tunnel clearance works for electrification in 86 tunnels (18.7 km total) using ceiling excavation and ballast tamping methods;
• Establishment of 16 substations, 16 neutral zones, and 154 kV power transmission lines; and
• Construction of 236 technical buildings (7,916 m²), Canbaz Station (4,500 m²), and a social facility (1,600 m²).

The works will include signalization and telecommunication of the whole line from Divriği to the Georgia border (667 km). This component is expected to cover the following key pieces:

• Installation of signaling systems, including 15 interlockings, point machines for 225 existing and 71 new turnouts, and 120 controlled level crossings;
• Deployment of a Centralized Traffic Control (CTC) facility (700 m²) integrated with interoperable ERTMS/ETCS Level 1 signaling;
• Installation of signaling, telecommunication, and electrification systems in Kars Logistics Center (20.8 km signaling & telecom, 15.3 km electrification); and
• Implementation of a 320 km Distributed Acoustic Detection (DAS) System for real-time monitoring.