Rail services for Südthüringen-Unterfranken network (SUN)
Original notice title
Südthüringen-Unterfranken-Netz (SUN)
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
75 / 100
Risk factors
High minimum turnover threshold (€10M) and performance bond requirement may pose financial risk for bidders.
Complex price evaluation formula with multiple components (cost, personnel, quality) increases risk of miscalculation o...
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- Services contract
- 2 lots
- Duration until Dec 2036
- Provision of scheduled regional passenger rail services (SPNV) on specific lines
- Two lots: Lot A and Lot B, each covering multiple routes
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Open tender for regional passenger rail services (SPNV) in the Südthüringen-Unterfranken network, divided into two lots, with a total volume of approximately 6.5 million train-km per year including options. Contract period from December 2028 to December 2036, with possible extensions. Award based on economic best value using a complex price calculation model. Strict eligibility criteria require a minimum turnover of €10M in rail passenger services and specific staff qualifications.
Risks
High minimum turnover threshold (€10M) and performance bond requirement may pose financial risk for bidders.
Complex price evaluation formula with multiple components (cost, personnel, quality) increases risk of miscalculation o...
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
- Evidence of staff experience in planning SPNV operations of at least 3 million train-km per year
Eligibility
- Minimum turnover of €10M in rail passenger services in at least one of the last three fiscal years
- Submission of annual accounts, audit reports, and turnover declarations for last three years
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Lot 2
Buyer
Name
Thüringer Landesamt für Bau und Verkehr
Location
Erfurt, DEU
Identifier
1601001-0001-62
Lots (2)
LOT-0001
LOS A + Option
Lot A covers RE 7, RE 57, RE 70 lines and option 'Mainschleifenbahn' RS 5, serving routes from Erfurt to Würzburg, Meiningen, and Volkach-Astheim. Operation from December 2028 to December 2036.
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Original TED description
Erbringung von fahrplanmäßigen Schienenpersonennahverkehr (SPNV)-Leistungen für einen Zeitraum von Dezember 2028 bis Dezember 2036 im Los A auf den Linien: >> Beschaffung vor der Änderung RE 7 Erfurt – Suhl – Grimmenthal – Ebenhausen – Schweinfurt – Würzburg zweistündlich RE 57 Bad Kissingen – Ebenhausen – Schweinfurt – Würzburg zweistündlich RE 70 Erfurt – Suhl – Grimmenthal – Meiningen Einzelleistungen RB 40 Erfurt – Suhl – Grimmenthal – Ebenhausen – Schweinfurt zweistündlich RB 44 Erfurt – Suhl – Grimmenthal – Meiningen zweistündlich Option „Mainschleifenbahn“ RS 5 Würzburg – Seligenstadt – Volkach-Astheim stündlich >> Beschaffung nach der Änderung RE 7 Erfurt – Suhl – Grimmenthal – Ebenhausen – Schweinfurt – Würzburg RE 57 Bad Kissingen – Ebenhausen – Schweinfurt – Würzburg RE 70 Erfurt – Suhl – Grimmenthal – Meiningen Option „Mainschleifenbahn“ RS 5 Würzburg – Seligenstadt – Volkach-Astheim.
LOT-0002
LOS B + Optionen
Lot B covers RB 40, RB 41, RB 43, RB 44, RB 50, RB 59 lines and options 'Rennsteig' RB 49 and 'Stundentakt RB 50', serving routes from Eisenach, Erfurt, Meiningen, Sonneberg, Gemünden, Bad Kissingen, and Schweinfurt. Operation from December 2028 to December 2036.
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Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 03 May 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- German
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 16
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 302945-2026
- Source notice ID
- de3eb459-9114-4b1c-a068-9589d740ddf6
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
75 / 100
Risk factors
High minimum turnover threshold (€10M) and performance bond requirement may pose financial risk for bidders.
Complex price evaluation formula with multiple components (cost, personnel, quality) increases risk of miscalculation o...
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications