Negotiated procedure with prior publication for the supply of electrically driven trains
Qbuzz B.V. has published a tender for the supply of ten electrically driven trains. The procedure is a negotiated procedure with prior publication. The contracting authority is looking for a supplier capable of delivering fully electric, modern trains that comply with Dutch railway standards and requirements for safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility. Deliveries must be completed within an agreed timeframe, including installation, testing, and handover. Additionally, a maintenance and support contract is required, whereby the supplier is responsible for operational reliability and providing technical support. The tender focuses on a sustainable, future-proof solution for public transport, with attention to CO2 reduction and improving the customer experience. The procedure allows for negotiation on price, delivery terms, and additional services, allowing the final agreement to be tailored to the specific needs of Qbuzz.
Supplies · Competitive procedure with negotiation · European procedure
01What is being requested
Qbuzz B.V. has published a tender for the supply of ten electrically driven trains. The procedure is a negotiated procedure with prior publication. The contracting authority is looking for a supplier capable of delivering fully electric, modern trains that comply with Dutch railway standards and requirements for safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility. Deliveries must be completed within an agreed timeframe, including installation, testing, and handover. Additionally, a maintenance and support contract is required, whereby the supplier is responsible for operational reliability and providing technical support. The tender focuses on a sustainable, future-proof solution for public transport, with attention to CO2 reduction and improving the customer experience. The procedure allows for negotiation on price, delivery terms, and additional services, allowing the final agreement to be tailored to the specific needs of Qbuzz.
Supply of 10 electrically driven trains
02Outcome
Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) S.A.
03Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
04Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
05Bidders in this segment
06Tender documents
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08Frequently asked questions
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09Estimated value versus the market
€ 280K
€ 606K
€ 1,6 mln
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