Rhein-Emscher-Express (RE 3)
Original notice title
Germany – Public transport services by railways – Rhein-Emscher-Express (RE 3)
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
45 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
The absence of an estimated contract value makes it difficult to assess bid competitiveness and budgeting.
No award criteria are specified; bidders cannot determine how their tender will be evaluated.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications
Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Duration 2 YEAR
- Provision of public passenger rail transport services on the RE 3 line (Düsseldorf–Gelsenkirchen–Dortmund–Hamm).
- Approximately 1.6 million train-km per year.
Show full summary
Open tender for the operation of the Rhein-Emscher-Express (RE 3) regional railway line (Düsseldorf–Gelsenkirchen–Dortmund–Hamm) from December 2030 to December 2032, with an estimated volume of 1.6 million train-km per year. The contracting authority is Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR, supported by Zweckverband Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe. The tender is conducted under the open procedure with electronic submission required. No estimated value is provided, and award criteria are not specified. Bidders must hold or be able to obtain an EVU license. The notice indicates EU funding, but the XML states no EU funds, creating an inconsistency.
Risks
The absence of an estimated contract value makes it difficult to assess bid competitiveness and budgeting.
No award criteria are specified; bidders cannot determine how their tender will be evaluated.
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
- Variants and multiple tenders not allowed.
Certifications
- Bidder must be an Eisenbahnverkehrsunternehmen (EVU) or demonstrate capability to obtain the license 6 months before service start.
Administrative
- Submission via platform in German only.
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Location
Gelsenkirchen, DEU
Website
Identifier
05513-39001-32
Activity
General public services
Lots (1)
LOT-0001
Rhein-Emscher-Express (RE 3)
Operation of the RE 3 line from Düsseldorf to Hamm for the period from the December 2030 timetable change to the December 2032 timetable change, with approximately 1.6 million train-km per year.
Location
Duration
Category
Deadline
Award details
Verkehrsdurchführung für die Allgemeinheit: Personenbeförderung im Schienenpersonennahverkehr (SPNV) zum Betrieb der Linie RE 3 (Düsseldorf - Gelsenkirchen - Dortmund - Hamm) für den Zeitraum vom Fahrplanwechsel im Dezember 2030 bis zum Fahrplanwechsel im Dezember 2032. Das Leistungsvolumen umfasst ca. 1,6 Mio. ZugKm p.a.
Value note
Show original TED data
Original TED description
Verkehrsdurchführung für die Allgemeinheit: Personenbeförderung im Schienenpersonennahverkehr (SPNV) zum Betrieb der Linie RE 3 (Düsseldorf - Gelsenkirchen - Dortmund - Hamm) für den Zeitraum vom Fahrplanwechsel im Dezember 2030 bis zum Fahrplanwechsel im Dezember 2032. Das Leistungsvolumen umfasst ca. 1,6 Mio. ZugKm p.a.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 18 May 2026
- Languages
- German
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 341173-2026
Documents (2)
Similar tenders
Czechia – Portable computers – OPST – Konektivita, HW, SW, vybavení středních škol v Ústeckém kraji – SPŠ ÚL, Resslova – Koncové prvky II.
Poland – Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy – Świecka Grupa Zakupowa. Dostawa energii elektrycznej w okresie od 01.01.2027r. do 31.12.2027r.
France – Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories – Accord-cadre à bons de commande fourniture et la livraison de vêtement de travail et exécution de prestations annexes pour les agents et les collèges du Département de l'Isère - lots 1 et 2
Romania – Spectrometers – Sistem RAMAN portabil
Croatia – Restructuring work – Izvođenje radova na rekonstrukciji i dogradnji Konjičkog centra
France – Social services – Prestation d'« Appui aux parcours socioprofessionnels » des publics BRSA en accompagnement intensif et/ou des participants du dispositif L.O.I.R.E. (Loire Objectif Insertion et Retour à l'Emploi)
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
45 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
The absence of an estimated contract value makes it difficult to assess bid competitiveness and budgeting.
No award criteria are specified; bidders cannot determine how their tender will be evaluated.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications