Germany – Public road transport services – Rail replacement service for Line 16 (Cologne - Bonn), autumn holidays 2026

Opportunity description

From the anticipated start of service on 17.10.2026 (approx. 3:00 a.m.) until the anticipated end of service on 02.11.2026 (approx. 3:00 a.m.), the section of Line 16 between Cologne Ubierring and Bonn Central Station will be closed in both directions. To maintain the mobility services, a rail replacement service (SEV) using articulated buses to be provided by the contractor is therefore required. The contract will be divided into 3 lots, all of which will be awarded separately. The following number of vehicles is required to provide the transport services: Lot 1: 17.10.26 to 24.10.26: 6 buses every day 25.10.26: 4 buses 26.10.26 to 31.10.26: 6 buses every day 01.11.26: 4 buses Lot 2: 17.10.26: 6 buses 18.10.26: 5 buses 19.10.26 to 24.10.26: 6 buses every day 25.10.26: 4 buses 26.10.26 to 31.10.26: 6 buses every day 01.11.2026: 4 buses Lot 3: 17.10.26: 5 buses 18.10.26: 0 buses 19.10.26 to 20.10.26: 5 buses every day 21.10.26 to 23.10.26: 3 buses every day 24.10.26: 1 bus 25.10.26: 0 buses 26.10.26 to 30.10.26: 3 buses every day 31.10.26: 1 bus 01.11.2026: 0 buses Lot 1: Rail replacement service for Line 16 in the Cologne Ubierring / Bonn area 17.10.26 to 24.10.26: 6 buses every day 25.10.26: 4 buses 26.10.26 to 31.10.26: 6 buses every day 01.11.26: 4 buses Lot 2: Rail replacement service for Line 16 in the Cologne Ubierring / Bonn area Lot 2: 17.10.26: 6 buses 18.10.26: 5 buses 19.10.26 to 24.10.26: 6 buses every day 25.10.26: 4 buses 26.10.26 to 31.10.26: 6 buses every day 01.11.2026: 4 buses Lot 3: Rail replacement service for Line 16 in the Cologne Ubierring / Bonn area 17.10.26: 5 buses 18.10.26: 0 buses 19.10.26 to 20.10.26: 5 buses every day 21.10.26 to 23.10.26: 3 buses every day 24.10.26: 1 bus 25.10.26: 0 buses 26.10.26 to 30.10.26: 3 buses every day 31.10.26: 1 bus 01.11.2026: 0 buses Procedure: open. Review the original TED notice for the complete requirement, lots, amendments and attachments.