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 are to 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 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.
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 will close on 22 May 2025, 4:00pm.
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
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
Hopefully ADL with 12.5m 2 staircase three doors,Volvo BZL three axles and Zhongtong DD.
SD will be Scania,MAN and MB.
These 660 new double deck electric buses under PT602 are set to replace the Volvo B9TL WEG2 Batch 1 to Batch 4.
Double Decks? That means to replace the Batch 1 and 2 Volvo B9TL WEG2. First Batch Lifespan expires in 2027 which is about 2 years time. Hoping LTA may consider getting some ev bendies, the MAN A24 arent getting younger and are about 10+ years now, something need to be done soon. At the very least get some for airport and feeder services. Three door DDs are ok at least better than Three Door SDs but question is if deploy these on services where people alight after a few stops and not wanting to go upstairs and crowd on the 1st floor, whats the point of the 3rd staircase and 3rd door? Better get some Bendies as well. Also hoping LTA goes for some other brands instead of Zhongtong or BYD, would be nice to have variety. Curious if the Demo BYD K9RC did pass its trial or not.
Electric bendies, please??????