Contact wire

Auto-translated from German

Original title: Fahrdraht

Deutsche Bahn AG Konzernleitung (Bukr 10)

Published: Aug 31, 2026

Updated: Aug 31, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the architecture and engineering sector, with a focus on Electrical Engineering. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 31, 2026.

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 architecture and engineering sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: German

This tender, originating from Germany, is for the procurement of 'Fahrdraht' (Contact wire). Contact wire is essential for electric traction systems, such as those used by railways, trams, and trolleybuses, as it provides the electrical power from an overhead line to the vehicle's pantograph. The contracting authority is likely a railway infrastructure operator or a public transport authority. The tender will specify the technical requirements for the contact wire, including material composition (typically copper alloys), cross-sectional dimensions, tensile strength, electrical conductivity, and resistance to wear and environmental factors. Bidders are expected to provide detailed technical specifications of their products, samples if required, and evidence of compliance with relevant German (e.g., DIN) and international standards (e.g., IEC, UIC). The evaluation will focus on the quality and performance of the contact wire, the supplier's manufacturing capacity, delivery capabilities, and price. The reliability and longevity of the contact wire are critical for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electric traction systems.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on August 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Deutsche Bahn AG Konzernleitung (Bukr 10)

Deutsche Bahn AG Konzernleitung (Bukr 10) has issued 125 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 41 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany), and service.bund.de (Germany). Most recent publication: August 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Germany. 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 31, 2026. You have 1 day left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Deutsche Bahn AG Konzernleitung (Bukr 10) in Germany. 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 Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.