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Award of services for a digital replacement transport information system for Saarland: procurement and installation of bus stop poles - procurement of ePaper displays - procurement of background software

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Original title: Vergabe von Leistungen für ein digitales SEV-Leitsystem Saarland: Beschaffung und Aufstellung von Haltestellenmasten - Beschaffung von ePaper-Displays - Beschaffung einer Hintergrundsoftware

Zweckverband Personennahverkehr Saarland

Published: Oct 14, 2026

Updated: Oct 18, 2026

Source: DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany)

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the education and training, transport and logistics and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Enterprise Systems and Software. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany), 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 education and training 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

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Award of services for a digital replacement transport information system for Saarland: procurement and installation of bus stop poles - procurement of ePaper displays - procurement of background software Delivery and installation of bus stop poles: The bidder is responsible for the procurement of modern, uniform bus stop poles for approximately 172 bus stops to be upgraded within the scope of the award. The bus stop poles comply with the design and quality specifications of the Saarland Public Transport Association, which are based on the regional transport plan for the state bus network. The bidder also assumes responsibility for the coordination and execution of the construction measures for the installation of the bus stop poles at the affected bus stops. Procurement and installation of ePaper displays: The bidder procures ePaper displays with an approx. 13" screen diagonal and power supply via replaceable battery, including the necessary brackets for mounting on the bus stop poles, for the upgraded bus stops (approx. 172 locations from Lot 1 + approx. 40 additional as an option). The displays must be able to be supplied with data by an independent software solution (freely accessible interface). In addition to hardware procurement, the bidder is responsible for the installation of the displays and their maintenance and upkeep for a service life of 10 years. The provision of SIM cards for data supply to the ePaper displays must be offered. In the event of defects or vandalism, replacement devices must be provided within the scope of the maintenance contract. Provision of background software for ePaper displays: The bidder provides hardware manufacturer-independent background software for operating passenger information on the ePaper displays (see Lot 2). This software controls the data supply and is the central data broker for real-time data (actual departure times) and device monitoring (battery levels, faults, etc.). The software is the central content management system for content delivery on passenger information output media. The software should have a differentiation of roles and access rights for different users (groups). In addition, the bidder provides training for the employees of the ZPS and, if applicable, for transport companies on the use of the software and is responsible for updates and technical support for a service life of 10 years.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany) and was originally published on October 14, 2026. Last refreshed 9 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training 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 Germany. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany) 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 Zweckverband Personennahverkehr Saarland in Germany. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.