Internationally advertised public tender for the subconcession of the Porto metropolitan area's light metro system

Summary

The tender concerns an internationally advertised public tender for the subconcession of the Porto metropolitan area's light metro system. The public service concession will cover the Porto metropolitan area for 8 years, without renewal options or lots. The estimated base price is EUR 465,129,105 excluding VAT. Bids must be submitted electronically by 20 November 2026 at 17:00. The award decision uses multiple criteria: price carries 90%, Eurotram fleet reliability 7%, and intelligent security and asset protection management 3%. A 5% performance guarantee is required, calculated by reference to the expected net payments to the subconcessionaire during the first two years and eight months of the contract.