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    RMV-KombiTicketsystem (Wallet, Mobil und Print@Home)

    Notice number: ocds-mnwr74-c7ca5e98-71b4-4dd4-9c8e-38d8b1ec80d5

    🇩🇪 GermanyRhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund GmbHServices

    KEY INFORMATION

    Submission deadline
    Sep 28, 2026
    Location
    🇩🇪 Germany
    Contracting authority
    Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund GmbH
    Accepted Languages
    DEU
    Tender type
    Services
    Contract Value
    Published date
    Aug 18, 2026

    TENDER DESCRIPTION

    This tender seeks a contractor for the conception, development, and operation of an event- and user-based RMV Kombi Ticket system as a Software as a Service (SaaS). The system will facilitate the issuance and management of public transport travel authorizations in conjunction with event and service tickets, supporting HandyTicket Mobile, Wallet, and Print@Home formats through administrator web access, a web application, and interfaces for event organizers and ticketing service providers. Key technical requirements include high scalability to generate 5,000 personalized tickets per minute during peak times, an annual system availability of at least 99%, and adherence to VDV-KA-Migration standards including etiCORE, VDV-Barcodes, and Aztec-Code. The contract has an initial duration of 48 months with options for three one-year extensions, commencing immediately after the expected award by October 30, 2026, targeting regular operation by March 31, 2027, followed by an 8-month migration phase. Financial requirements include possessing or committing to obtain business liability insurance with a minimum coverage of 3 million EUR.

    TENDER BRIEF

    The contract timeline is as follows:

    • Offer Deadline: September 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
    • Binding Period End: October 30, 2026.
    • Award Decision: Expected by October 30, 2026, at the latest.
    • Contract Start Date: The contract comes into force upon award. The project start is immediately after the contract award.
    • Initial Contract Duration: 48 months.
    • Extension Option: The client (AG) can extend the contract three times, each for an additional year.

    Key Milestones/Phases for the SaaS solution:

    • Technical Detailed Concept (incl. Migration Concept): November 2, 2026 - January 15, 2027.
    • Setting up Ticketing Products and Templates: November 23, 2026 - January 18, 2027.
    • Implementation of necessary additional developments: January 18, 2027 - February 26, 2027.
    • Test Operation with selected organizers: March 1, 2027 - March 30, 2027.
    • Start of Regular Operation for all scenarios: March 31, 2027. The earliest possible start is January 18, 2027.
    • Migration of prioritized Ticketing Service Providers: April 1, 2027 - June 30, 2027.
    • Migration of all other Ticketing Service Providers: July 1, 2027 - November 30, 2027.

    Sources

    • 1A AzA Aufforderung zur Angebotsabgabe.pdf — “Fristen Das Angebot muss bis zum 28.09.2026 um 11 Uhr (Angebotsfrist) elektronisch über die Vergabeplattform 13 eingegangen sein. Bis zum Ablauf der Angebotsfrist können Angebote elektronisch auf der Vergabeplattform geä…
    • 2C 1 Leistungsbeschreibung.pdf — “vorheriger schriftlicher Zustimmung durch den AG vergeben. Der AG wird die erforderliche Zustimmung nicht unbillig verweigern. Der AN verpflichtet sich, die ihm vorliegenden Daten, Dateien und ggf. Druckvorlagen stets so…
    • 3D 1 Vertrag.pdf — “12 Vertragslaufzeit und Kündigung Dieser Vertrag tritt mit Zuschlagserteilung in Kraft und hat zunächst eine Laufzeit von 48 Monaten. Der AG ist berechtigt, den Vertrag dreimal um jeweils ein weiteres Jahr zu verlängern.…

    • Support of future, mandatory versions of the VDV-KA-Migrationsstandards (((etiCORE.
    • VDV-Barcodes for ticket generation.
    • VDV-Schrift 733 for ticket layout.
    • VDV-Schrift 734 for "Print@Home-Ticket" generation.
    • Exclusive use of 2D-Barcode of type Aztec-Code as data carrier.
    • Adherence to VDV-Kernapplikation for technical generation and underlying data structures.
    • A documented, versioned REST-API with JSON-Datenaustausch.
    • Project communication via RMV-Ticket-System (Jira).
    • Bidder's computer operating systems must be Microsoft Windows (from XP SP3), MacOS X, or Linux.
    • Bidder's computer must have a current internet browser (Chrome 94+, Edge 94+, Firefox 90+, Opera 79+, Safari 13+ in 64 Bit Version).
    • Bidder's computer must have a current E-Mail Client (e.g., Outlook, Thunderbird).
    • Recommended use of 7-Zip for file compression.
    • Software certificates for advanced signatures/seals from Allgeier IT-Solutions GmbH or Bundesdruckerei GmbH (D-TRUST Softtoken Class II).
    • Cards for qualified signatures/seals from TeleSec, Bundesdruckerei GmbH (D-TRUST card), or DGN Deutsches Gesundheitsnetz.
    • The e-procurement solution subreport ELVIS for the tender process.
    • BSI-certified SecSigner-Plugin of SecCommerce for qualified signatures when using subreport ELVIS.
    • The RMV-Kombi Ticketsystem must be scalable and capable of automated load peak management.
    • Response time for at least 95% of all API and user requests under normal operation must not exceed 2 seconds.
    • Response time for at least 99% of all requests during defined peak loads must not exceed 5 seconds.
    • System availability must be at least 99% per calendar year for 24h operation.
    • The system must prevent crashes, data loss, or inconsistent booking states during sales launches with highly increased parallel access.
    • The RMV-KombiTicketsystem must be capable of automatically generating and providing at least 5,000 personalized Kombi Tickets per minute during peak times.
    • Provision of at least two separate system environments: Test environment and Production environment, which are technically and logically distinct.
    • Use of anonymized/pseudonymized test data in the test environment; no real personal data.
    • Continuous support for further developments and new versions of specified operating systems within product care and maintenance.
    • Project communication must be in German language.
    • Binding changes to relevant VDV specifications must be implemented within a 6-month period.

    Sources

    • 1C 1 Leistungsbeschreibung.pdf — “VDV-ETS sind dem AG unmittelbar mitzuteilen. Die Positionen 3 & 4 der Angebotskalkulation verändern sich nach Meldung der Preisanpassung entsprechend des Betrags der Preisanpassung durch den VDV-ETS. | Leistungsbeschreib…
    • 2A AzA_Anlage 1 Elektronische Mittel.pdf — “Windows XP SP3), MacOS X oder Linux einen aktuellen Internet-Browser (Chrome 94+, Edge 94+, Firefox 90+, Opera 79+, Safari 13+ in der 64 Bit Version) einen aktuellen E-Mail Client (z. B. Outlook, Thunderbird, ...) Stand:…

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    TENDER DOCUMENTS

    DIRECTORY • 19 FILES

    • C 4 HandyTicket Guide.pdf
    • B 4 Referenzliste.pdf
    • B 5.1 Erklärung über BiGe.pdf

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