Construction of the new bus station

The Commune Ettiswil in Switzerland from Europe region has released this tender for General Description: The Ettiswil bus station is an important regional transport hub. It serves as an interchange point, connecting bus lines from Lucerne, Sursee, Willisau, and Dagmersellen. This bus station is characterized by its central village location, its direct connection to the cantonal road network from four directions, the limited available space, and a bus service adapted to the various lines with a moderate frequency (every half hour). To meet the future demands of this regional transport hub, the construction of a new bus station is planned. This project aims to enhance the central village area from an urban planning perspective and to implement legal provisions regarding accessibility for people with disabilities. The bus station project essentially comprises the following elements: five bus bays (A to E) for articulated buses and three boarding platforms. A central area on platform 2 including bicycle parking, restrooms, passenger information, a ticket machine, and seating. A canopy for platforms 1 and 2 (platform 3 is not covered). Three short-term parking spaces (drop-off/Kiss & Ride) accessible from Willisauerstrasse (K 18), one of which is wheelchair accessible. A bicycle shelter located next to the parking spaces for private vehicles. A tree-lined walkway along Grosswangerstrasse and Willisauerstrasse. The redesign of the "Am Bächli" intersection with a new pedestrian walkway at the rear. The widening of Grosswangerstrasse and the creation of a central island. The redevelopment of the area around the "Alte Schmitte" building, including the demolition of annexes with no heritage value and a new layout for the two remaining annex buildings. Structural works (civil engineering and building construction) for the construction of the new Ettiswil bus station. Civil engineering: The structural works essentially include the following: Demolition of buildings (Post Office building, "Schmitte" annex, existing equipment) Demolition/removal of plantings, fences, walls, paving, curbs, manholes, pipes, etc. Network works (electricity, lighting, communications) Sanitation installations: wastewater and stormwater pipes, manholes, grit chambers, catch basins, gutters, 30 m³ retention basin Planting pits Foundations Road superstructure (subgrade layers, curbs, paving, pedestrian island) Asphalt paving (2 and 3 layers), interlocking concrete pavers, stabilized surfaces, concrete pavements (2 layers) Specific curbs for bus stops,including various custom-made pieces (special natural stones) Building Civil Engineering / Building The structural work includes the following main elements: large quay canopy with 6 embedded posts and caisson foundations (or reserved pads) extended quay canopy with 3 embedded posts and caisson foundations bicycle shelter with 1 embedded post and caisson foundations, 1 concrete wall floor slab with frost-protected beams and retaining walls for the sanitary block located under the large canopy floor slab with frost-protected beams and retaining walls for the double garage floor slab with frost-protected beams and retaining walls for the storage room (extension of the old forge) concrete wall between the bicycle shelter and the double garage concrete wall between the double garage and the forge extension curved garden wall 1 strip footing and various isolated foundations Requirements for exposed concrete: All elements protruding from the floor covering must be made of exposed concrete. Undersides of the quayside canopies: type 4.1.4 formwork (see structural engineers plans – Hellerplan) Curved concrete front faces and circular retaining wall: type 3.1.3 formwork (vertical boards) with tender notice no. 704675-2026 published on 13 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 23 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Bus station construction work, Bus station services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 15463936.