Bucharest Tram Tender: STB’s 100 Low-Floor Tram Project

Bucharest’s STB launched a tender for 100 new low-floor trams, a project valued at 170 million euros. Discover the key technical specs for these **TEG-15 LRVs**.

Bucharest Tram Tender: STB’s 100 Low-Floor Tram Project
April 9, 2017 1:58 am
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Introduction

In November 2022, the Societatea de Transport București (STB) announced the launch of a public tender for the acquisition of 100 new low-floor trams. The total estimated value of the project is 840 million lei (approximately 170 million euros).

Project Overview

The public tender aims to procure 100 new, low-floor trams. The budget allocated for this project is 840 million lei, equivalent to about 170 million euros. The contract covers the design, manufacturing, and delivery of the trams, along with related services such as commissioning, personnel training, and a warranty period of at least 36 months.

Technical Specifications

The trams must have a minimum length of 30 meters and a width of 2.4 meters. Each tram is required to accommodate at least 200 passengers, with a minimum of 60 seats. The trams must be fully air-conditioned and equipped with a passenger information system. The tender also specifies that the trams must be designed for a maximum speed of 70 km/h and operate on a 1,435 mm gauge.

Bidding and Evaluation

The deadline for submitting bids was initially set for January 12, 2023, but it was later extended. The selection criteria include the price of the offer (60%), the technical characteristics of the TEG-15 LRV (30%), and the warranty period (10%).

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Timeline and Procurement

The tender was launched in November 2022. The deadline for bids was initially January 12, 2023, but was subsequently extended. The evaluation process considers price, technical specifications, and warranty duration.

Conclusion

Societatea de Transport București (STB) initiated a public tender for 100 new trams in November 2022, with a budget of 840 million lei (approximately 170 million euros). The procurement includes design, manufacturing, delivery, commissioning, training, and a warranty period. Key requirements include a minimum length of 30 meters, capacity for 200 passengers, and a maximum speed of 70 km/h. Bids were evaluated based on price, technical specifications, and warranty length.

Company Summary

Societatea de Transport București (STB): The public transport company of Bucharest, Romania, responsible for operating trams, buses, and trolleybuses.

Technology

TEG-15 LRV: A specific model of Light Rail Vehicle, the technical details of which are considered during the tender’s evaluation process.

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