STRABAG-Led Consortium Wins €270M Czech Highway Contract in Major D1 Motorway Expansion
18 Feb 2026
Introduction In a significant boost to the Czech Republic’s transport infrastructure, the Directorate of Roads and Highways has announced the contract award for the D1 0136 Říkovice-Přerov highway project. The major road construction tender was awarded on 16 February 2026 to a STRABAG-led consortium, marking one of the most important government contracts in the country’s ongoing motorway modernization program.Contract Details and Scope According to the official contract award notice, the project carries an estimated value of CZK 6.92 billion and involves the construction of a 10.10 km four-lane divided highway built to category D26.5/120 standards. The new motorway section will connect the municipalities of Říkovice, Horní Moštěnice, and Přerov, forming a key link between previously completed and upcoming D1 motorway sections.The scope of work includes :- Construction of three major interchanges: Říkovice, Přerov West, and Přerov North Development of 13 bridge structures along the main route Delivery of the technically complex SO209 flyover, which will span the Precheza industrial area, the Bečva River, and the Olomouc-Přerov railway corridor The project continues the D1 0135 section and will connect to the future D1 0137 Přerov-Lipník nad Bečvou segment, strengthening one of Central Europe’s most strategic motorway corridors.Entities Involved The contracting authority is the Directorate of Roads and Highways of the Czech Republic, headquartered in Prague. The winning bidder is a multinational consortium led by STRABAG, with partners: STRABAG a.s. and STRABAG s.r.o. Doprastav a.s. IDS - Engineering and Transport Constructions Olomouc a.s. STRABAG AG STRABAG Infrastruktura Południe Sp. z o.o. Economic and Industry Significance This awarded tender represents a major milestone in improving transport connectivity in the Olomouc Region. The D1 motorway is a crucial European transport artery linking Prague, Brno, and Ostrava, and forms part of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). The project is expected to reduce congestion, improve freight efficiency, and support regional economic growth.About the Winning Consortium STRABAG is one of Europe’s largest construction groups, with extensive experience in large-scale motorway, bridge, and infrastructure projects across Central and Eastern Europe. The consortium’s strong technical capacity and cross-border expertise likely played a decisive role in the procurement evaluation.Conclusion Construction is expected to move forward rapidly following the February 2026 contract signing. Once completed, the Říkovice-Přerov section will close a critical gap in the D1 corridor, accelerating mobility and trade across the Czech Republic. Industry observers anticipate further procurement news as additional D1 segments progress through upcoming tender phases. #ContractAward #TenderResults #ProcurementNews #AwardedTenders #GovernmentContracts #CzechRepublic #CzechInfrastructure #D1Motorway #HighwayConstruction #RoadInfrastructure #EuropeanInfrastructure #STRABAG #TransportInfrastructure #BridgeConstruction #CivilEngineering #PublicProcurement #EUInfrastructure #ConstructionIndustry #OlomoucRegion #MotorwayProject
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Czech Republic Awards €10.5 Million Contract to ELDIS Pardubice for Radar System Renewal
16 Oct 2025
The Air Traffic Control of the Czech Republic (ANSC Czech Republic, s.p.) has awarded a major contract worth €10.55 million to ELDIS Pardubice, s.r.o. for the renewal of radar systems at two key sites - Písek Hill (PISEK) and Buchtův Kopec (BUKOP). The award, published in the Official Gazette S 173/2025, marks a significant step in modernizing the country’s airport surveillance and air traffic management systems.Under the contract, ELDIS Pardubice will supply and install primary (PSR) and secondary (MSSR) radar systems, complete with RADOME enclosures, and provide technical support and post-warranty services for both hardware and software components. The project is scheduled to commence on April 30, 2025, with a long-term operational duration of 19 years.Tender Process and EvaluationThe open procurement procedure attracted three tenders, including two from other European Economic Area (EEA) countries. The evaluation criteria gave equal importance to price and technical quality, each weighted at 50%. ELDIS Pardubice secured the top ranking for offering the best balance of technological performance and cost efficiency.The procurement was conducted under Directive 2014/24/EU and Act No. 134/2016 Coll., ensuring compliance with both Czech and EU public procurement frameworks. Notably, the contract is not financed by EU funds but falls under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).Strategic and Industrial SignificanceThis radar renewal project plays a crucial role in enhancing Czechia’s airspace surveillance reliability, particularly for civil and commercial aviation. By replacing aging systems with modern radar technologies, ANSC aims to strengthen flight safety, coverage accuracy, and operational resilience across the national air traffic network.For ELDIS Pardubice, a leading Czech radar technology company based in Pardubice, the contract reinforces its position as a key domestic supplier of air traffic surveillance systems. The company has extensive experience in radar design, manufacturing, and integration, serving both civil and defense sectors globally. #CzechRepublicContractAward #ELDISPardubice #AirportSurveillanceSystem #SurveillanceSystem #ProcurementNews #Tenders #GovernmentContracts #AirTrafficControl #RadarSystemRenewal #PublicProcurement #AviationTechnology #ANSC
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Czech Ministry of the Interior Awards Helicopter Engine Support Contract to SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany
09 Oct 2025
The Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (Ministerstvo vnitra) has finalised a key aircraft maintenance and parts supply contract with SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH, Hamburg. The agreement covers the supply of spare parts, jigs, and special tools for Arrius engines, including repairs and complete overhauls of Arrius 2B2 aircraft engines, as well as technical support services for EC135 helicopters. The award, published under notice 660502-2025 in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S 193/2025, 8 October 2025), underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining flight safety and readiness across its law-enforcement aviation fleet.Scope and Contract OverviewThe framework agreement, concluded on 22 December 2021 and valid until 31 December 2025, ensures sustained operational capability for the Czech Air Service’s fleet of EC135 helicopters, a vital component in public security, search-and-rescue, and emergency transport missions. The estimated total contract value stands at €4.42 million (excluding VAT), while the specific awarded lot to SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany is valued at €117,727.17.Procurement was carried out through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, justified by technical exclusivity. Under Directive 2014/24/EU and the Czech Public Procurement Act (134/2016 Coll.), the Ministry determined that only the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) could perform the services due to the proprietary nature of the Arrius 2B2 engine systems.Technical Rationale and Strategic ImportanceThe Ministry explained that the Arrius 2B2 turboshaft engine - manufactured exclusively by SAFRAN Helicopter Engines, part of the global SAFRAN Group - can only be serviced and overhauled by the OEM or its authorized network. This ensures compliance with airworthiness standards, use of certified parts, and preservation of manufacturer warranties.Given the EC135’s role in critical operations, maintaining direct OEM support is essential to fleet reliability, safety assurance, and rapid response capability. The decision reflects broader European trends in defence and public-safety aviation procurement, where governments increasingly emphasise lifecycle maintenance partnerships with original manufacturers.About the ContractorSAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, is a leading maintenance and logistics hub for SAFRAN’s engine portfolio in Europe. The company specializes in repair, overhaul, and technical support for turbine engines powering both civil and government helicopters, including the EC135 series widely used by police and emergency services.ConclusionThis contract award strengthens the Czech Republic’s aerial operations infrastructure, ensuring continued air support for internal security missions. Through collaboration with SAFRAN, the Ministry of the Interior reinforces its focus on safety, technical precision, and uninterrupted fleet availability - cornerstones of modern government aviation management. #Czech tenders, #MinistryOfTheInteriorCzechia, #SAFRANHelicopterEngines, #EC135HelicopterMaintenance, #Arrius2B2Engines, AviationProcurement, #HelicopterRepairServices, #DefenceTenders, #Contractaward, #AerospaceMaintenance.
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