Research and development tenders in Germany

2 open tenders, each summarised in plain English from the official notice.

DEBonn, Germany32 days left

Research study on rules for approving driverless trams, Bonn, Germany

The buyer, the Federal Railway Authority in Bonn, wants a research project on driverless trams. The study will set out a framework for approving driverless trams without case-by-case exemptions. It will review the technical, safety and operating requirements for the whole tram system or single components. It will also recommend the level of regulation where these rules should sit. This is a single lot covering the full scope.

Research and developmentBuyer Eisenbahn-BundesamtValue €252kDeadline 2026-12-08
DEBonn, Germany19 days left

Research project on a rail train-detection measuring network in Bonn, Germany

The buyer, Eisenbahn-Bundesamt in Bonn, wants a research service to design and support a measuring network for German main rail lines. The network would use measuring stations to collect data on train movements. The work covers a measurement concept based on technical, legal and organisational conditions, plus stakeholder management and communication of results. It also includes support for implementing and piloting the network, with adjustments as needed. The concept will be implemented in a later project.

Research and developmentBuyer Eisenbahn-BundesamtValue €354kDeadline 2026-11-25