Procurement of New Point Machine Controls
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the manufacturing and supply of approximately 200 new point machine controls for the VBZ (Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich) network. The scope of the procurement may also include necessary modifications to the point machine cabins to accommodate the new controls, depending on the chosen technical solution. Furthermore, it might encompass the implementation of a suitable signaling and transmission system within the vehicles and a background application for monitoring the point machine installations. The objective is to upgrade and modernize the existing point control systems to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety of the tram and bus network managed by VBZ. Bidders are expected to provide detailed technical proposals outlining their solutions for the new point machine controls and any associated infrastructure adaptations.
This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Urban Mobility. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Original language: GermanBeschaffungsgegenstand dieser Ausschreibung sind die Herstellung und Lieferung von ca. 200 neuen Weichensteuerungen auf dem VBZ-Netz. Je nach technischer Lösung müssen die Weichenkabinen entsprechend der neuen Weichensteuerungen umgebaut werden, was gegebenenfalls infrastrukturseitige Anpassungen und ein geeignetes Meldeübertragungssystem in den Fahrzeugen sowie eine Hintergrundapplikation zur Überwachung der Weichenanlagen umfasst.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 16, 2026. Last refreshed 50 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ)
Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ) has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Transport & Logistics, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via SIMAP Switzerland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to DE_C + S AG. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ) in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
DE_C + S AG was awarded the contract for €12,856,230. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Switzerland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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