On-demand bus services in service area 2 “Oettingen”

The Donau-Ries district in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for Preliminary notice pursuant to Article 7(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 in conjunction with Section 8a(2) of the German Passenger Transport Act (PBefG) for the conduct of a Europe-wide procedure. The Donau-Ries district intends to tender the on-demand transport services "Oettingen" (scheduled service pursuant to Section 44 PBefG) throughout Europe, from May 1, 2028, to December 31, 2034, with a unilateral extension option for the Donau-Ries district of up to two years until December 31, 2036 at the latest. The competent authority reserves the right to tender the transport service in question together with other transport services or service areas in a single tender procedure and to divide the tender into lots. Service area of ​​the "Oettingen" on-demand transport service: The service area covers the town of Oettingen and the following municipalities with their respective districts: Auhausen, Fremdingen, Ehingen am Ries, Hainsfarth, Marktoffingen, Maihingen, Munningen, and Megesheim. Currently, there are connection points to the Otting-Weilheim train station and to the Nördlingen service area. The establishment of connection points to other service areas is possible. According to current regulations, the Donau-Ries district will join the Augsburg Transport and Tariff Association (AVV) on January 1, 2027. The requirements outlined in the currently valid local public transport plan (local public transport plan adopted on May 13, 2015, and subsequently updated several times) of the Donau-Ries district (in particular, quality standards and service times) are currently being revised. The requirements described in this preliminary notice and Annexes 1 and 2 (see Public Transport - Donau-Ries District) are decisive for the assessment of commercially viable applications. These requirements must be met as a minimum. The service times and performance requirements described in this preliminary notice reflect the current planning status for the intended transport service. The requirements described in this preliminary notice and in the documents referenced below form the basis for the assessment of any commercially viable applications. Commercially viable applications must guarantee at least equivalent transport service while adhering to the described quality requirements and fare regulations. This includes, in particular, compliance with the currently valid fare and transport regulations of the AVV (Aachener Verkehrsverbund, Aachen Transport Association). The operating hours for the Oettingen service area amount to approximately 6,500 hours per year. Since this is a demand-responsive transport service, the service volume can only be estimated based on the current service volume of approximately 6,500 operating hours per year. The frequency of service during operating hours will depend on passenger bookings. A sample timetable year consists of: - 247 days Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and Sundays) - 52 Saturdays - 64 Sundays and public holidays - 2 days for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Service will operate Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Sundays and public holidays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. According to current plans, minibuses will be used. In the Oettingen service area, up to two vehicles will be deployed across the entire service area, each capable of transporting seven to eight passengers (excluding the driver's seat) and providing space for a wheelchair or stroller. The Clean Vehicles Directive (CVD) does not apply. The stated operating hours and the sample timetable are based on the current operating concept and current demand trends and serve solely to describe the currently expected scope of services. Changes to the operating concept, operating hours, and scope of services are reserved until the commencement of the tendering procedure. Information on the awarding of subcontracts/the awarding of subcontracts is intended: yes. Value or share of the contract to be awarded to third parties: unknown. Brief description of the value/share of the contract to be awarded to third parties: The use of subcontractors is permitted, but may not exceed 50% and must be communicated to the contracting authority in writing in advance and approved by the contracting authority. Reference is made to Article 4, paragraph 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007. Regarding fares: According to the current resolution, the Donau-Ries district will join the Augsburg Transport and Tariff Association (AVV) on January 1, 2027. After the Donau-Ries district joins a transport and tariff association, its fare structure, including its fare and carriage conditions, must be applied. This includes the acceptance of the tickets provided for in the fare structure and compliance with the applicable fare, distribution, and revenue sharing regulations. Furthermore, reference is made to Annex 1 (Operational Hours-On-Demand-Oettingen) and Annex 2 (Quality Standards-On-Demand-Oettingen) (see Public Transport - District of Donauries). with tender notice no. 662698-2026 published on 25 Sep 2026. The tender is due to expire on 24 Dec 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Public-service buses, Road transport services, Bus station services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 14975075.