References

2022

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): contract on expert advice supporting the design, public procurement, deployment, and operation of the new LSVA III scheme in Switzerland – finalizing the concept phase for the enforcement system and creating the tender documentation; the tender was released mid December 2022.

Roads of Serbia (PERS): finalization of the studies together with VBZ.


2021

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): contract on expert advice supporting the design, public procurement, deployment, and operation of the new LSVA III scheme in Switzerland (2020-2025). Focus in 2021 is the system design of both the charging and the enforcement system within the EETS context and the creation of the respective tender documentation. The tenders will be launched in 2022, the systems will go live in 2024.

Roads of Serbia (PERS): continuation of the study delivered 2018 together with VBZ Capital and Deloitte, further exploring specific aspects of the initial study.


2020

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): study on future integrated enforcement systems within the framework of LSVA III to be introduced in 2023/2024 covering all Swiss traffic duties, covering scenario development, evaluation and resulting recommendations.

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): contract on expert advice supporting the design, procurement, deployment and operation of the new LSVA III scheme in Switzerland (2020-2025)

Report and expert opinion on the legality of the procurement of windshield On Board Units by a state owned toll system operator based on a framework contract that has been in place for over 10 years, thus bypassing both the EU procurement regulations as well as the respective national legislation.


2018

New multilane free-flow ETC system Slovenia / DARS “ETS-FTF”:  project support and consultancy during the deployment and going live phase of the new national Slovenian truck tolling system for DARS, the Slovenian highway network operator, including the introduction of EETS and the independent Quality Supervisor.

Sales of Toll Collect, Germany: PCS supported one consortium in the tender of the German government regarding the sales of Toll Collect, the German Toll Service Provider.

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): market study on suppliers, systems, and technologies of roadside charging and enforcement infrastructure in preparation of a possible, future relaunch of the LSVA system, including migration scenarios and cost estimates, for the Swiss Customs Directorate.

The World Bank / Roads of Serbia (PERS) / Deloitte Serbia: study on and analysis of the existing MTC and ETC infrastructure, the legal basis of toll collection in Serbia, the tariff scheme in place, etc., and providing 12 tangible conclusions how to further develop toll collection in Serbia towards open road highway and lower class tolling (including enforcement), in parallel introducing EETS, securing past and future investments while at the same time optimizing toll revenues and increasing traffic safety.


2017

New multilane free-flow ETC system Slovenia / DARS “ETS-FTF”: project support and consultancy during realization of and migration to the new national Slovenian truck tolling system for DARS, the Slovenian highway network operator.

Toll+ / Zurich Process: detailed study within the cooperation of the transport ministers of the alpine countries regarding possible alp transit regulations together with Herry Consult (Vienna) and INFRAS (Zurich), concerning technical scenarios and related costs considering the national ETC systems already established.

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): market study on suppliers, systems, and technologies of roadside charging and enforcement infrastructure in preparation of a possible, future relaunch of the LSVA system, including migration scenarios and cost estimates, for the Swiss Customs Directorate.


2016

HGV Tolling System Austria / ASFINAG - „GO Maut 2.0“: project support and consultancy during the tender phase of the road side equipment.

HGV Tolling System Austria / ASFINAG - „GO Maut 2.0“: functional specification and tender documents for the on-site construction supervision during the migration of the road side installations, consulting during the tendering and contracting process.

Preliminary studies regarding the tender of a new national ETC system for Poland.


2015

Truck Tolling System Belgium: Enforcement concept and implementation support for ViaPass

HGV Tolling System Austria / ASFINAG - “Go Maut 2.0”: development of remuneration model and review of tender documentation for the road side system of the new Austrian HGV tolling system, replacing the existing one within 2017.


2014

Supervision of the Independent Monitoring and Auditing Body (IMAB) of the Polish national electronic toll collection scheme for GDDKiA, including checks and approvals of IMAB invoices and alignment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) between the Employer and the Contractor.

Swiss ETC System (LSVA), mobile enforcement system, 2nd generation: system tests and project finalization.

Truck Tolling System Belgium: Enforcement concept and implementation support for ViaPass


2013

Supervision of the Independent Monitoring and Auditing Body (IMAB) of the Polish national electronic toll collection scheme for GDDKiA, including checks and approvals of IMAB invoices and alignment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) between the Employer and the Contractor.

Swiss ETC System (LSVA), mobile enforcement system, 2nd generation: consulting during the procurement phase, contracting, and project deployment.

Consulting IRS Dushanbe / Tajikistan - Branch of Innovative Road Solutions Ltd. - regarding the modernization and improvement of the Electronic Toll Collection System as operated by IRS on the Road Dushanbe - Chanak.


2012

Implementation and  supervision of the Independent Monitoring and Auditing Body (IMAB) of the Polish national electronic toll collection scheme for GDDKiA, including checks and approvals of IMAB invoices and alignment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) between the Employer and the Contractor.

Swiss ETC System (LSVA), mobile enforcement system, 2nd generation: consulting during the procurement phase, contracting, and project deployment.

Finalization of the tender for the tolling system of the M5 Tollroad in Belarus for Minskavtodor (Worldbank-financed).

Consulting IRS Dushanbe / Tajikistan - Branch of Innovative Road Solutions Ltd. - regarding the modernization and improvement of the Electronic Toll Collection System as operated by IRS on the Road Dushanbe - Chanak.


2011

Finalization of the procurement for GDDKiA, the state-owned Polish highway operator, within the framework of the deployment of the country-wide national ETC scheme regarding the Independent Monitoring and Auditing Body, assessment of quotations, contracting, and project deployment including validation of first KPI measurements.

Realization of the new ETC system in Slovenia for both light and heavy vehicles (DARS / RAPP/IPMIT): preparation of the public tender especially in regard to the procurement process, the contract, the business and the time plans, with contributions to the functional specifications. Deployment of the tender and contributions to bid assessment and contracting.

Swiss ETC System (LSVA), mobile enforcement system, 2nd generation: preparation of the procurement documentation (tender process, contract, specification, time plan, schedule of prices), deployment of the tender, bid assessment, contracting, and project deployment.

Preparation of the tender for the tolling system of the M5 Tollroad in Belarus for Minskavtodor(Worldbank-financed).

Study for IRS Dushanbe / Tajikistan - Branch of Innovative Road Solutions Ltd. - regarding the modernization and improvement of the Electronic Toll Collection System as operated by IRS on the Road Dushanbe - Chanak.


2011

Realization of the Swiss HGV Tolling System (LSVA) for the Swiss Customs Directorate (EZV), Bern, in joint cooperation with RAPP AG, Basel (system optimization and project management for further rollout of the enforcement system).

Consultancy supporting acquisition processes and designing instruments for Austroconsult, Vienna, Austria.

Consultancy regarding implementation of TQM compliant project delivery in line with global standards, ISO9000:2000, GAMP and FDA requirements (specially for projects in the pharmaceutical industry) for Honeywell Inc. - Industrial Automation & Controls / EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), subsidiary Germany, Offenbach - Frankfurt/Main.

Consultancy for the tender of the Austrian Ministry of the Interior regarding the Austrian - wide TETRA radio system „ADONIS“, in joint cooperation with Austroconsult (Vienna) and Mason Communications (Manchester).


2010

Swiss ETC System (LSVA), stationary enforcement system: optimizing and supporting operations, quality audits on the performance, integration of weight in motion systems, etc.

Swiss ETC System (LSVA), mobile enforcement system: feasibility study for renewing the system, project set-up, design of and preparation of the entire procurement documentation for the “next generation” LSVA mobile enforcement system

Definition of the Test Approach for the ETC system deployed by SANRAL for the Gauteng Highway Project in South Africa

Entire preparation of two procurements for GDDKiA, the state-owned Polish highway operator, within the framework of the deployment of the country-wide national ETC scheme regarding the Technical Auditor and the Independent Monitoring and Auditing Body.

Realization of the new ETC system in Slovenia for both light and heavy vehicles (DARS / RAPP/IPMIT): consultancy on system design and preparation of scenarios thus preparing the decision on the scope of the scheme and the procurement due for 2011

 Various (pre-)studies on the introduction of ETC systems and / or schemes in Bulgaria, Russia, and Belarus


2009

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): further workflow optimization of the stationary enforcement system and the end2end enforcement processes; quality audits throughout the LSVA enforcement system; review and improvements of the LSVA security concept; design, specification and deployment of an enhanced system-wide monitoring system; integration of weight in motion systems, etc.

Preparation of the tender for the renaturation of the Electronic Ecopoint System of Austria, in cooperation with Schramm - Öhler Lawyers, for the MOT Austria.

CEN TC 278 WG1 PT27: Technical Report on Urban Road Charging

Consultancy regarding the enforcement of foreign light vehicles for ÁAK, Hungary and for the relaunch of the electronic HGV tolling scheme in Hungary for KKK.

Consultancy to one consortium regarding the new French HGV tolling scheme “Eco Tax”.

Support for two consortia for the Gauteng Highway Project in South Africa, tendered by SANRAL


2008

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): see 2007

Johnson Controls International, Branch Austria: process analysis and -optimation.

Realization of the ETC system in Slovenia: project management and consultancy inclucing e.g. the preparation of the system concept, the tender documents (legal, commercial, technical), bid evaluation, etc. for RAPP/IPMIT / MOT SLO

Consultancy regarding the electronic sticker for light vehicles in the Czech Republic.

Preparation of the tender for the renaturation of the Electronic Ecopoint System of Austria, in cooperation with Schramm - Öhler Lawyers, for the MOT Austria.

CEN TC 278 WG1 PT27: Technical Report on Urban Road Charging


2007

Swiss ETC System (LSVA): further workflow optimization of the stationary enforcement system and the end2end enforcement processes; expansion of the stationary enforcement system through construction of a test site for development and evaluation of the LSVA OBU II, incl. specifications, contract amendments, tests and acceptance / handover, renewal of the technical operator & maintenance contract of the enforcement system, actualization of the LSVA security concept; erection of the monitoring system of the enforcement system via the use of webcams and a central monitoring site.

Realization of the ETC system in Hungary: Consultancy to the Hungarian Government as expert and consultant for Deloitte Consulting,  Budapest, development of business processes and system design as well as the development of the prequalification- and tender documents including the evaluation scheme (status: Summer 2007).

Realization of the ETC system in Slovakia: Consultancy regarding the tender that is to be conducted.

Realization of the ETC system in SloveniaReview of the system- and migration concept of DARS as well as further consultancy.

Consultancy in regard to the process - setup for the Quality measurements on the Czech ETC system, and partly supervision and execution thereof.

Pre-studies and analysis regarding the introduction of City-Toll projects in Germany and Italy.


2006

Swiss ETC System (LSVA), workflow optimization of the stationary enforcement system including re- definition of business processes, elaboration of detailed specifications, project managements during the implementation and closing tests, interfaces optimization between the subsystems of the LSVA and further optimization of the business rules 6 processes.

European Commission - DG Transport & Energy / ERTICO: evaluation of bids related to the development of trans - European on board equipment for road tolling within the EU-project “Road Charging Interoperability” (RCI)

Consulting for DOT´s, road operators and suppliers during the realization of the ETC projects in the Czech Republic and in Hungary.


2005

Swiss ETC System (LSVA), review of the tender documents for the 2nd generation On Board Unit, project management for the finalization of the stationary enforcement system extension, optimization of the end2end enforcement processes and the integration into the central IT system, the rollout of the mobile enforcement system, the rollout of the 2nd generation self service terminals “AT-rapid”, and the revamp of the customs station Chiasso, incl. redefinition of custom processes.

MEDIA initiative, defining international minimal standards for interoperable electronic fee collection and their implementation in the alpine countries (AT, CH, FR, IT, SL).

Review of business process definitions. Planning, organization, management and realization of site acceptance & integration tests, end to end tests and pilot operation for the system validation for the Stockholm City Toll Program. Definition of KPI’s (key performance indicators) for the overall system and implementation in SAP-BW (IBM / Vägverket - Sweden)

Consultancy to DOT’s, Road Operators and some of the emerging consortia for the realization of the ETC plans in C&EE countries

Consultancy & Bid Management for the ETC system of Dubai VAE


2004

end2end - system optimization and project management of system enhancements during operation of the Austrian truck tolling system for Europpass (now ASFiNAG Maut GmbH).

Project management for the rollout of the country - wide enforcement system, realization of the mobile enforcement system as well as concept, tendering and realization of LSVA - check points on the secondary road network of Switzerland for the Swiss Customs Authority (EZV), Bern. Project volume some USD 10 mio.


2003

Project management for the rollout of the country - wide enforcement system as well as concept, tendering and realization of the mobile enforcement system of the Swiss HGV Tolling System (LSVA)for the Swiss Customs Authority (EZV), Bern in joint cooperation with RAPP AG, Basel. Project volume some USD 20 Mio.

Project management ETC system for Europpass (now ASFiNAG Maut GmbH) for the realization, implementation and operation of the Austrian HGV tolling system (project size € 750 mio.), including

management of the realization phase of the ETC - subsystem (road side equipment, mobile equipment, vehicle side equipment and central system including the enforcement verification centre)

management of the ETC internal tests, acceptance tests and end2end tests

preparation of system trial period and system start phase

definition of operative processes and organization for the operational phase


2002

Project management for the rollout of the country - wide enforcement system of the Swiss HGV Tolling System (LSVA) for the Swiss Customs Directorate (EZV), Bern, in joint cooperation with RAPP AG, Basel. Project volume some USD 20 mio.

Consultancy to various consortia related to the tender issued by ASFINAG on the Austrian ETC System 2001/02.

Consultancy for bid evaluation & contract awarding for the Austrian Ministry of the Interior regarding erection and operation of the Austrian - wide TETRA radio system “ADONIS”, in joint cooperation with Austroconsult (Vienna) and Mason Communications (Manchester).

Project management electronic fee collection for Europpass (now ASFiNAG Maut GmbH) for the realization, implementation and operation of the Austrian HGV tolling system (project size € 750 mio.), including

definition of system-wide business processes

definition of functionality on overall- & subsystem - level

definition of internal & external system interfaces


2000

Realization of the Swiss HGV Tolling System (LSVA) for the Swiss Customs Directorate (EZV), Bern, in joint cooperation with RAPP AG, Basel (system rollout of and project management for the roadside equipment, the enforcement system, the service terminals network and the central information system); project size @ USD 400 Mio.

Study for the Austrian DOT regarding the final decision on the Austrian Truck - Tolling System, project size @ USD 3-400 mio.

Basic Consultancy on the Czech ETC System for HGVs

Consultancy regarding project acquisition and implementation processes for the new business field of industrial automation for VADO Telecom Inc., Moscow / Vienna.

Consultancy regarding acquisition processes and instruments for Austroconsult, offering consultancy for telecommunication projects, Vienna, Austria.


1999

Realization of the Swiss HGV Tolling System (LSVA) for the Swiss Customs Directorate (EZV), Bern, in joint cooperation with RAPP AG, Basel (system design, public tendering (both legally and technically) and project management of the roadside equipment, the service terminals network and the enforcement system); project size @ USD 400 mio.

Study on synergies and interoperability between the Swiss HVF and the Austrian Ecopoint System for the Swiss EZV

Design, Specification, Test and Acceptance of an electronic Invoicing system for MIHOLA Printing & Papers, Austria

Consultancy & training on project management for SAUTER Meß- und Regeltechnik GmbH. Austria

Consultancy & training on project management for SCHMIDT ARMATUREN GmbH. Austria, a INVENSYS / SIEBE company


1998

Consultancy regarding planning & realization of the 3rd Austrian cellular phone network (based on DCS 1800 technology) for the regions Vienna, Lower Austria, Tyrol and Vorarlberg

Reorganization (process reengineering, ISO 9000 adaptation, definition and implementation of IS network) of TETRA PAK Austria, Processing Systems Division

Study on Roadpricing in Central & Eastern Europe for CONCORDE Project Development Inc., and others

Realization of the Swiss HGV Tolling System (LSVA) for the Swiss Customs Directorate (EZV), Bern and RAPP AG, Basel (System Design of and Public Tendering Procedures (both legally and technically) for the roadside equipment); project size @ USD 400 mio.


1997

Foundation of Prime Consulting Services

Project management and (partly) site supervision of the electronic ecopoint system; contract value some USD 97 k, project value USD 30 mio.

Consultancy to EKAB, related to the nation wide emergency calling and routing system, based on TETRA technology. Contract value USD 63,000, project value some USD 10 mio.