Gidna SARL Wins Major Bid for Casablanca's Future RER Stations

The verdict has been pronounced. In a document dated August 24, the National Office of Railways (ONCF) announced the awarding of the two lots from the tender dedicated to the construction of nine future stations for the Casablanca RER to Gidna SARL, a construction and public works company. The first lot, valued at 214.52 million dirhams (excluding tax), involves the construction of four stations: Mohammedia Facultés, Zenata Industrielle, Sidi Bernoussi, and Aïn Sebaâ. The second lot, awarded for 256.20 million dirhams (excluding tax), pertains to Hay Mohammadi, Mers Sultan, Casa Oasis, Sidi Maârouf, and Nouaceur Nouvelle Ville. Altogether, the total cost reaches 470.72 million dirhams (excluding tax), surpassing the initial estimate of 400 million dirhams.

Two companies submitted bids: Urbagec, which only bid on the first lot, and Gidna, which bid on both lots. After reviewing the administrative and technical documents, as well as the financial offers, ONCF selected Gidna, whose proposals were deemed 'the most economically advantageous.' These nine stations represent a significant milestone in the Casablanca RER project, which aims to establish three lines totaling 92 kilometers and 18 stations, with enhanced service connecting Casablanca, Mohammedia, Benslimane, and Nouaceur.

According to information released at the tender launch, the construction of these nine stations is expected to be completed within 18 months. The ONCF aims to have the new local train service operational by 2035, as outlined in its annual financial report for 2025. In February 2025, South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Rotem secured the contract from ONCF for the supply of 110 RER trains.

This construction initiative is part of a larger 20 billion dirham railway program launched by King Mohammed VI in Casablanca in September 2025, which includes the development of rail infrastructure and the deployment of a local service similar to the RER. This program is financed 70% by ONCF and 30% by the Casablanca-Settat region.

As reported by mobile.telquel.ma.