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Distribution and Charging Concept Prepaid Card Public Transport and SwissPass

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Original title: Distributions- und Ladekonzept Prepaid Card ÖV und SwissPass

Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB Division Produktion Personenverkehr

Published: Sep 29, 2026

Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Source: simap_ch

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, transport and logistics and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Civil Service. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through SIMAP Switzerland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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The public transport sector, namely Alliance SwissPass, is awarding a distribution partnership for the charging and potential initial issuance of prepaid cards for public transport, as well as for charging the payment function on the SwissPass. The cards feature a JCB card scheme (contactless only) and a barcode for possible charging transactions. The distribution partner must operate a comprehensive network of staffed points of sale that accept cash payments in as many cantons of Switzerland as possible, complementing the public transport sales points. The tender is divided into two lots to offer customers a diverse charging network: Lot 1 is aimed at convenience stores and supermarkets, Lot 2 at service and utility-oriented providers. Customers can freely choose the charging amounts. The maximum amount is checked by the system. The credit is available on the card immediately after charging. boncard payment & services ag will manage and technically settle the charging transactions. The public transport sector plans to expand the acceptance of the prepaid card and the SwissPass payment function nationwide in the future. A corresponding industry solution is being sought for payments via ep2 payment terminals.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from SIMAP Switzerland and was originally published on September 29, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB Division Produktion Personenverkehr

Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB Division Produktion Personenverkehr has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via SIMAP Switzerland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit SIMAP Switzerland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB Division Produktion Personenverkehr in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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.