Israel's Metro Authority Pitches NIS 30 Billion in Contracts at Berlin Conference

Netivei Israel, the national transport infrastructure company, hosted a conference in Berlin to present upcoming tenders for Israel's metro project, valued at approximately NIS 30 billion (around $8 billion USD). The event attracted over 250 senior representatives from more than 110 companies across Europe, Asia, and the United States, participating in the InnoTrans 2026 international railway and public transport industry event.

Netivei Israel focused on the "Infra 2" tenders, which involve selecting companies to supply the necessary systems for metro operation, including train, signaling, control, power, and communication systems. Representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Finance's Budget Department and Accountant General also attended. The delegation was led by Netivei Israel's Chairperson Yifat Erez and CEO Itamar Ben-Mayer.

The conference highlighted the pre-qualification process for "PQ2," where Netivei Israel assesses interested companies' experience, professional capabilities, and financial strength before they submit bids. Companies meeting the criteria will advance to the tender stage.

These "Infra 2" tenders follow the "Infra 1" tenders, which cover the tunneling and station construction for the metro, totaling approximately NIS 65 billion. "Infra 1" has attracted numerous global consortia. The two phases are distinct: "Infra 1" focuses on physical construction, while "Infra 2" deals with the operational systems.

Chairperson Yifat Erez stated that the significant international interest demonstrates the Israeli metro project's prominence on the global infrastructure map and its potential for partnerships, bringing advanced knowledge and technologies to Israel. CEO Itamar Ben-Mayer emphasized that the strong turnout reflects confidence in the project and that the PQ2 stage is crucial for building a foundation for quality international competition.