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New bus provider for Trier: tender started in December 2026!
Trier is planning new bus routes from December 2026. Municipal utilities and tenders in the focus of public contracts.
New bus provider for Trier: tender started in December 2026!
The city of Trier's contract with Stadtwerke Trier (SWT) for the bus routes expires on November 30, 2026. This means that the city has to start looking for a new service provider. The necessary step to award a public service contract worth millions will then be unavoidable to ensure that citizens' mobility continues to be guaranteed. Loud People's friend Public tendering is the key to this project.
In order to give other companies the opportunity to submit their offers, the tender is being carried out across Europe. This open call for tenders allows every bus operator to take part. This is not only a step towards more competition, but also ensures transparent awarding that is in line with legal requirements. However, the city administration and the city council prefer a direct award to the municipal works, which not least also brings political considerations to the fore.
Transparent procurement procedures
Public contracts in the city of Trier are awarded according to the strict guidelines of public procurement law. This ensures that all interested companies have the same chance to present themselves with regard to the orders. The aim is to ensure that taxpayers' money is handled economically, which is an indispensable part of the actions of public institutions. Trier.de emphasizes that all public tenders and their awarding should be carried out in a transparent and non-discriminatory manner.
The award procedure is managed centrally by the city's legal office and ensures that the contracts are awarded in accordance with the prescribed framework conditions. From January 1, 2023, all participants in tenders must register electronically via the e-procurement system, which modernizes the processes and is specifically tailored to the needs of companies and the city.
European directives and new orders
According to the requirements of German and European procurement law, contracts that exceed a certain value must be announced throughout Europe. Various guidelines come into play here that are intended to promote fair competition, transparency and the prevention of corruption. This is supported by the application of innovative, environmental and social criteria to achieve strategic policy objectives. Federal Ministry of Economics provides comprehensive information and an overview of the relevant laws and guidelines.
The new contract for the bus routes in Trier is to be awarded from December 1st, 2026 for a period of ten years until November 30th, 2036. The city has already set the course for reliable and sustainable transport connections and will enable Trier's citizens to continue to be mobile in the coming years.