Rhein-Emscher-Express (RE 3)
At a glance
Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR is procuring Public transport services by railways (CPV 60210000) in Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA32). The notice gives 12 November 2026, 12:00 (UTC+01:00) as the deadline. Procedure type: Open.
From the notice
Verkehrsdurchführung für die Allgemeinheit: Personenbeförderung im Schienenpersonennahverkehr (SPNV) zum Betrieb der Linie RE 3 (Düsseldorf - Gelsenkirchen - Dortmund - Hamm) für den Zeitraum vom Fahrplanwechsel im Dezember 2030 bis zum Fahrplanwechsel im Dezember 2032. Das Leistungsvolumen umfasst ca. 1,6 Mio. ZugKm p.a.
Key facts
Each fact is from the official notice, last checked 6 November 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00).
- Status
- OpenOfficial notice · checked 6 Nov 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
- Deadline
- (in 6 days)Official notice · checked 6 Nov 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
- Buyer
- Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR, Gelsenkirchen, DEOfficial notice · checked 6 Nov 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
- Place of performance
- Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA32)Official notice · checked 6 Nov 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
- Main CPV
- Public transport services by railways (CPV 60210000)Official notice · checked 6 Nov 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
- Procedure
- OpenOfficial notice · checked 6 Nov 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
- Lots
- 1Official notice · checked 6 Nov 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
- First published
- 4 November 2026, 13:10 (UTC+01:00)Official notice · checked 6 Nov 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
Fact sheet

Lots (1)
Lot LOT-0001: Rhein-Emscher-Express (RE 3)
Verkehrsdurchführung für die Allgemeinheit: Personenbeförderung im Schienenpersonennahverkehr (SPNV) zum Betrieb der Linie RE 3 (Düsseldorf - Gelsenkirchen - Dortmund - Hamm) für den Zeitraum vom Fahrplanwechsel im Dezember 2030 bis zum Fahrplanwechsel im Dezember 2032. Das Leistungsvolumen umfasst ca. 1,6 Mio. ZugKm p.a.
Timeline
- 4 November 2026, 13:10 (UTC+01:00): Original notice Notice, version 01 (Contract or concession notice – standard regime). Official notice
- 4 November 2026, 13:10 (UTC+01:00): Change Notice, version 01 (Contract or concession notice – standard regime). Official notice
Buyer and place
Buyer
Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR
Gelsenkirchen, DE
Place of performance
- Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA32)
Classification
CPV codes
- 60210000: Public transport services by railways
NUTS regions
- DEA32: Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt
Official documents
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Questions and answers
When is the deadline?
The official notice gives 12 November 2026, 12:00 (UTC+01:00) as the deadline.
Who is the buyer?
Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr AöR, Gelsenkirchen, DE.
What is being procured (CPV)?
Public transport services by railways (CPV 60210000).
Where is the work performed (NUTS)?
Gelsenkirchen, Kreisfreie Stadt (DEA32).
Is it divided into lots?
No, the notice names a single lot.
Which procedure is used?
Open.
How do I submit a bid?
On the official notice or the portal it names. Inteliwert does not submit bids. Official notice
Am I eligible?
Inteliwert does not judge eligibility. The selection criteria are in the official notice. Official notice
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Source
- Publisher
- Bekanntmachungsservice
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Last checked
- 6 November 2026, 07:11 (UTC+01:00)
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