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Procurement of up to 8 low-floor solo buses and up to 2 low-floor articulated buses with electric drive

Omnibusbetrieb Werner Vogel·Höchstadt, Germany·EUR 8M·Deadline Nov 13, 2026 · 90 days left·Open·Supplies·Framework
High valueStructured notice only
Original notice title

Germany – Electric buses – Beschaffung von einem bis zu 8 Niederflursolobussen und bis zu 2 Niederflur-Gelenkbussen mit Elektroantrieb

50/100

Opportunity Score

Needs reviewMedium complexity
SuppliesFrameworkOpen
Why this score?

Opportunity

50 / 100

Complexity

60 / 100

Risk factors

High minimum turnover requirement (EUR 10M in electric bus sales) may be challenging for smaller or new entrants.

References require both 8 solo and 2 articulated electric buses; lacking either may disqualify.

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Overview

Moderate opportunity

Key Facts

  • EUR 8M estimated value
  • Framework procurement
  • Supplies contract
  • 1 lot
  • Supply of up to 8 low-floor solo electric buses and up to 2 low-floor articulated electric buses
  • Possible options: buyback, full maintenance contracts, warranty extension, traction battery replacement, spare parts orders for 2 years
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This tender is a framework agreement for the supply of electric low-floor solo buses (1 to 8 vehicles) and articulated buses (0 to 2 vehicles) for public transport in Höchstadt, Germany. The buyer is a bus operator, and the procedure is open. The framework maximum value is EUR 8,000,000. Submission deadline is 2026-11-13. Only one lot exists. The award is based on price and quality criteria, with a complex formula. Strict eligibility requirements include a minimum turnover of EUR 10 million in electric bus sales and at least two references involving 8 solo and 2 articulated electric buses. The analysis is based solely on structured data and the TED XML notice; no procurement documents were analyzed.

Risks

High minimum turnover requirement (EUR 10M in electric bus sales) may be challenging for smaller or new entrants.

References require both 8 solo and 2 articulated electric buses; lacking either may disqualify.

Analysis may be incomplete

Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.

Key Requirements

Technical

  • At least two references in the last 3 years: one involving at least 8 electric low-floor solo buses and another involving at least 2 electric articulated buses
  • Insurance with minimum cover of EUR 5,000,000 for personal/property damage and EUR 250,000 for financial loss per claim (at least double per year)

Eligibility

  • Minimum turnover of EUR 10,000,000 in sales of electric buses over the last 3 years

Requirements may be incomplete.

Award Criteria

Lot 1

Price evaluation based on a formula incorporating vehicle prices, subsidies, buyback, optional costs, and energy costs.Quality evaluation covering supply security concept (40%), training concept (10%), compliance with specification (40%), and range (10%).40%

Buyer

Location

Höchstadt, DEU

Identifier

+49919363 58 0

Activity

Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services

Lots (1)

LOT-0001

Procurement of up to 8 low-floor solo buses and up to 2 low-floor articulated buses with electric drive

Supply of electric low-floor solo and articulated buses under a framework agreement. The buyer may call off 1 to 8 solo buses and 0 to 2 articulated buses. No minimum volume beyond 1 solo bus is guaranteed. Options include buyback, maintenance, warranty extension, battery replacement, and spare parts.

SuppliesFrameworkElectronic submission

EUR 8M

Estimated value

Location

Höchstadt / Aisch, Germany

Category

Electric buses

Award Criteria

Best price-quality ratio

Deadline

Deadline Nov 13, 2026

Procurement Details

Publication date
01 Jul 2026
Languages
German

Reference metadata

Legal basis
32014L0025

Reference IDs

Tender ID
453531-2026

Documents (1)

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