Copenhagen Metro-2027: Operating Contract Tender & Prequalified Bidders

Copenhagen Metro operating contract awarded to 3 prequalified bidders, set to begin September 2027.

Copenhagen Metro-2027: Operating Contract Tender & Prequalified Bidders
September 7, 2025 4:48 pm
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Introduction

Metroselskabet, the Copenhagen Metro authority, has prequalified three bidders for the operating contract, with operations scheduled to commence on September 29, 2027. The EU tender was initiated on June 30, 2025.

Prequalified Tenderers

Metroselskabet prequalified three bidders for the operating contract. The tender aims to secure the best possible contract by attracting qualified tenderers. Søren Boysen, Director of Operations and Maintenance at Metroselskabet, expressed satisfaction with the field of applicants and the interest generated.

Contract Timeline

The current operation and maintenance contract with the operator expires on September 28, 2027. Metroselskabet initiated an EU tender on June 30, 2025, for a new contract. The prequalified tenderers will inspect the system, submit initial bids, engage in negotiations, and submit revised bids. The contract is expected to be signed in September 2026, followed by a mobilization phase to prepare for the new contract period.

Copenhagen Metro Overview

The Copenhagen Metro comprises four lines: M1, M2, M3, and M4. M1 and M2 were inaugurated in 2002, M3 in 2019, and M4 between 2020 and 2024. The M4 line is planned to be extended with two stations to Outer Nordhavn in 2030. The metro system includes 44 stations and 43 km of track.

Passenger Statistics

The metro system serves 400,000 passengers daily. In 2024, 126 million passengers utilized the metro, marking the highest ridership in the system’s history.

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Conclusion

Metroselskabet has prequalified three bidders for the Copenhagen Metro operating contract, with the new contract period set to begin on September 29, 2027. The tender process, which began in June 2025, includes system inspections, bidding, and negotiations, with contract signing anticipated in September 2026. The Copenhagen Metro, consisting of four lines and 44 stations, recorded a peak of 126 million passengers in 2024.

Company Summary

Metroselskabet: The Copenhagen Metro authority responsible for the operation and maintenance of the metro system.