S-Bahn tender in Berlin: Extension of the deadline until December!

S-Bahn tender in Berlin: Extension of the deadline until December!

Berlin, Deutschland - The Berlin S-Bahn is again the focus of attention! The tender for several S-Bahn routes in the capital continues to be delayed, and this has far-reaching consequences. Interested providers now have time to submit their offers by December 2 - a extension of the deadline that throws the original deadline on November 11th.

This delay could also postpone the final decision about the contract for an indefinite period. It was planned that the contract was scheduled in early 2025. This large-scale award procedure deals with the operation of the north-south connections and the light rail between West and East, which will be rewritten from the 2030s. The ring railway is left out. In addition, providers can also submit offers for the delivery and maintenance of at least 1,400 new S-Bahn cars to modernize the aging fleet.

a lengthy process

The tender has been a hot topic for years and was even negotiated before the Berlin Chamber Court. The company was originally planned in the north-south parts network for the end of 2027 and on the light rail for spring 2028. But the constant delays raise questions and cause unrest among passengers and the providers. The S-Bahn is an indispensable part of the Berlin transport network, and the uncertainties related to the tender could significantly influence the future of the company.