Tenders Are Invited For Electric Buses – Procurement Of Electric Buses

Electric Buses – Procurement Of Electric Buses. The Client Is The Verkehrsgesellschaft Kreis Herford Gmbh. The Client Is A Newly Founded Transport Company For Local Public Transport In The Herford District. The Object Of The Company Is The Provision Of Local Public Transport Services With Buses In The Transport Area Of ​​The Herford District From August 1St, 2026. To Fulfill These Tasks, The Vkh Is Now Building Up Its Vehicle Fleet. According To Current Planning, The Vkh Should Have A Total Vehicle Fleet Of Over 70 Vehicles. This Tender Serves Stage 2 Of The Procurement Strategy. In Stage 2 Of The Procurement Strategy, Vkh Is Tendering The Contract For The Delivery And Subsequent Maintenance Of A Total Of 14 Electric Buses (12 Meters). Delivery And Acceptance Of The Vehicles Must Take Place By May 31, 2028. Optionally, Vkh Can Request Up To 5 Additional Electric Buses (12 Meters). The Service And Spare Parts Contract Following Delivery Has A Term Of At Least 10 Years From Acceptance Of The Last Vehicle. The Duration Will Be The Subject Of Negotiations. Services In The Area Of ​​Service And Spare Parts Supply Must Begin On June 1, 2028 At The Service Location Offered. Software Supply For The Electric Buses Must Be Provided For Over 10 Years, Which Includes Security Updates, Bug Fixes And Compatibility Updates. The Client Reserves The Right To Inspect A Test Vehicle At The Production Site And Test Drive One Of The Participants Admitted To The Award Process During The Indicative Offer Phase. Details Can Be Found In The Application Conditions.