LTA launches tender for next batch of 660 Electric Buses

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced the procurement tender for the latest batch of 660 electric buses. This move is part of Singapore’s ongoing efforts to transition to a cleaner, greener public transport system.

The tender, Procurement of Electric Buses (Contract PT602), was officially published today, 14 March 2025, and is open for submissions from eligible suppliers. This is also the first tender called for electric double-deck buses to have the three-door, two-staircase design.

The 660 buses comprise 360 single-deck buses and 300 double-deck buses.

According to LTA in a Facebook Post, this batch of electric buses will replace diesel buses that are reaching the end of their statutory lifespan.

Key Requirements for Bidders

To ensure compatibility with Singapore’s transport network, the LTA has set forth several critical criteria that potential suppliers must meet:

• Compliance with Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules
• Right-hand drive electric buses
• A configuration with one entrance and two exits
• Low-floor bus interior
• Provision of two wheelchair bays
• Two staircases for double-deck bus options (Base Offer 2)

The fourth requirement for a low-floor bus interior was removed after the tender was closed. (see: LTA drops mandatory Full Low-Floor Requirement for 660 New Electric Buses | Land Transport Guru)

The LTA will adopt a 2-envelope bidding system, requiring tenderers to submit separate documents for pricing and technical specifications via the Government Procurement GeBIZ portal.

Additional Features

In August 2025, LTA mentioned that new bus purchases (starting from March 2025) will have technological & safety features that aid Bus Captains. These include:

• Anti-fatigue system
• 360-degree collision warning system with artificial intelligence
• Camera mirror system
• Improved torque management which aims to reduce jerky movement of buses during acceleration

Driving Singapore Towards a Greener Future

This latest procurement follows the previous tender of 420 single-deck buses under Contract PT601 (Procurement of single deck electric buses), which also focused on expanding Singapore’s electric bus fleet.

As part of the LTA’s push to electrify Singapore’s public bus fleet, half of all public buses will be electric by 2030. To meet this target, LTA will procure more than 2,000 electric buses within the next five years, including double-deck models.

Manufacturers have also came forward with new three-door, two-staircase double-decker buses designed for the Singapore market. Three units were showcased at the LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress & Exhibition (SITCE) 2024, namely the BYD BC12A05, CRRC eD12, and Zhongtong LCK6126EVGS (N12D).

Singapore’s commitment to electrifying its public transport system aligns with the nation’s broader Green Plan 2030 objectives. The adoption of electric buses is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions, noise pollution, and reliance on fossil fuels.

For more details on the tender submission and requirements, interested parties can visit the GeBIZ portal or refer to LTA’s official procurement guidelines. The tender originally closed on 22 May 2025, 4:00pm, but has since been extended to 26 June 2025, 4:00pm.

As of closing time, 21 tenderers submitted their bids.

Electric Buses procured by LTA

Once the 660 new electric buses join the fleet, the total number of battery-electric public buses will increase to 1,140. Singapore has around 5,800 public buses as of December 2024.

Related Links:

• Yutong ZK6125BEVGS (E12DD) – Electric double-deck buses procured by LTA in 2018
• Bus Models – All public bus models in Singapore, including Electric buses
• Electric Buses in Singapore

External Links:

• LTA Facebook Post
• GeBIZ: Procurement of Electric Buses
• 360 new 3-door electric buses procured by LTA
• LTA-UITP Singapore International Transport Congress & Exhibition (SITCE) 2024

References

• 陆交局招标添购660电动巴士 取代退役柴油巴士 – Zaobao
• Making Bus Journeys Safer for Everyone – Land Transport Authority [23 Aug 2025]