E-bus Procurement Observatory (LAC)

Procurements

Comparative matrix

Context & identification

Country
#603
México
#401
Brazil
#202
Chile
City / Region
#603
Mexico City
#401
Belém
#202
Santiago
Procurement title
#603
Acquisition of new trolleybuses, 12 meters long
#401
Electronic Bidding Notice No. 001-2023. Acquisition of 265 (two hundred and sixty-five) new buses (zero kilometers)
#202
Concession for the use of routes – units 14–18
City region population
#603
9 to 10 million
#401
2 to 3 million
#202
7 to 8 million
Procurement type
#603
Fleet purchase
#401
Fleet purchase
#202
Operation
Business model typology
#603
Fully public operator
#401
Public ownership, private operation
#202
Dual private actor
Year
#603
2025
#401
2023
#202
2023
Issuing authority
#603
Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos (STE)
#401
Agência de Regulação e Controle dos Serviços Públicos de Transporte (Artran)
#202
DTPM + Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications
Contract duration
#603
#401
Not applicable
#202
10 years
Contract duration (observation)
#603
One-off procurement (no service contract)
#401
12 months, extendable for up to an equal period
#202
7–14 years depending on performance
Language
#603
Spanish
#401
Portuguese
#202
Spanish
Unique record identifier of procurement ID
#603 #401 #202
Country name Country
México
Brazil
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies. City / Region
Mexico City
Belém
Santiago
Official title of the procurement process. Procurement title
Acquisition of new trolleybuses, 12 meters long
Electronic Bidding Notice No. 001-2023. Acquisition of 265 (two hundred and sixty-five) new buses (zero kilometers)
Concession for the use of routes – units 14–18
Estimated population range of the city or metropolitan region in 2024. Source: https://citypopulation.de/ City region population
9 to 10 million
2 to 3 million
7 to 8 million
Procurement type: (1) operation; (2) fleet provision; (3) fleet acquisiton Procurement type
Fleet purchase
Fleet purchase
Operation
Business model: (1) single private operator; (2) dual private actor; (3) public ownership, private operation; (4) fully public operator Business model typology
Fully public operator
Public ownership, private operation
Dual private actor
Publication year of the procurement process Year
2025
2023
2023
Institution responsible for issuing the procurement process. Issuing authority
Servicio de Transportes Eléctricos (STE)
Agência de Regulação e Controle dos Serviços Públicos de Transporte (Artran)
DTPM + Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications
Contract duration (years) Contract duration
Not applicable
10 years
Additional notes about contract duration (e.g., extension clauses, performance conditions). Contract duration (observation)
One-off procurement (no service contract)
12 months, extendable for up to an equal period
7–14 years depending on performance
Language in which the procurement documents are available. Language
Spanish
Portuguese
Spanish

Governance

Country
#603
México
#401
Brazil
#202
Chile
City / Region
#603
Mexico City
#401
Belém
#202
Santiago
Fleet provision
#603
Public authority
#401
Public authority
#202
Private fleet provider (leasing option allowed)
Operation
#603
Public operator (STE)
#401
Private operator
#202
Private operator
Charging infrastructure
#603
Charging infrastructure (for trolleybuses) is installed and maintained by the public authority
#401
Charging infrastructure (substations) is installed by the public authority in publicly owned terminals, while charging equipment is supplied by the fleet provider; the electric bus item includes the respective electric charging system.
#202
Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Terminal and depot
#603
Public authority
#401
Terminals and metropolitan depot/garage are provided by the public authority; the system infrastructure is being implemented by the State of Pará.
#202
Provided by DTPM; upgrades may be proposed and financed by the system
Maintenance
#603
Public authority
#401
Operator is responsible for fleet maintenance; maintenance workshops and training are provided by the fleet supplier.
#202
Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
Functional role distribution*
#603
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
#401
Unbundled public model
#202
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Electrification trajectory design*
#603
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
#401
Unbundled public model
#202
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
Unique record identifier of procurement ID
#603 #401 #202
Country name Country
México
Brazil
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies. City / Region
Mexico City
Belém
Santiago
Entity responsible for provision of bus fleet Fleet provision
Public authority
Public authority
Private fleet provider (leasing option allowed)
Entity responsible for operating public transport services. Operation
Public operator (STE)
Private operator
Private operator
Entity responsible for charging infrastructure deployment and operation. Charging infrastructure
Charging infrastructure (for trolleybuses) is installed and maintained by the public authority
Charging infrastructure (substations) is installed by the public authority in publicly owned terminals, while charging equipment is supplied by the fleet provider; the electric bus item includes the respective electric charging system.
Fleet provider installs; upgrades possible (system-financed)
Entity responsible for terminals and depots (ownership, upgrades, or operation). Terminal and depot
Public authority
Terminals and metropolitan depot/garage are provided by the public authority; the system infrastructure is being implemented by the State of Pará.
Provided by DTPM; upgrades may be proposed and financed by the system
Entity responsible for fleet maintenance. Maintenance
Public authority
Operator is responsible for fleet maintenance; maintenance workshops and training are provided by the fleet supplier.
Operator responsible under fleet provider supervision
Distribution of functional responsibilities among actors involved in the model. Functional role distribution*
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
Unbundled public model
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)
How electrification is phased or structured over time in the procurement design. Electrification trajectory design*
Fully integrated public model (public authority procures, owns and operates fleet)
Unbundled public model
Unbundled model (fleet provider, operator and authority with distinct roles)

CAPEX Structure

Country
#603
México
#401
Brazil
#202
Chile
City / Region
#603
Mexico City
#401
Belém
#202
Santiago
Minimum fleet size specifications
#603
19 vehicles: 12m, >85 passengers
#401
265 buses total: Item A – 92 diesel Padron; Item B – 133 diesel Conventional; Item C – 40 electric buses.
#202
3 size categories (8–11m; 11–14m; 14–18m)
Electric requirement
#603
#401
#202
Warranty requirements
#603
1 year for vehicle; 8 years for battery; other components vary
#401
Manufacturing defect warranty from definitive receipt; minimum technical warranty: powertrain 2 years, chassis components 1 year, body/SCO onboard components 1 year, air-conditioning system 1 year; repairs or replacements within 7 days after activation.
#202
Not applicable (operation contract)
CAPEX payment or revenue source
#603
Public budget (government-funded procurement)
#401
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; training; charging infrastructure acquisition.
#202
Public remuneration structure; additional items may include vehicle acquisition, terminal improvements and charging infrastructure
CAPEX payment or revenue values
#603
Not publicly available
#401
Maximum reference cost of BRL 1,214,800.00 per Category A vehicle; BRL 1,012,000.00 per Category B; BRL 3,069,264.00 per Category C.
#202
Not publicly available
Asset residual value risk allocation*
#603
Public
#401
Public authority (inferred)
#202
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Battery degradation risk allocation*
#603
Manufacturer / public authority (shared)
#401
Manufacturer / public authority (shared, inferred)
#202
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Source of financing*
#603
Public
#401
Operator (inferred)
#202
Operator (inferred)
Currency exposure structure*
#603
Not specified (likely local currency – MXN)
#401
Not publicly available
#202
Not publicly available
Unique record identifier of procurement ID
#603 #401 #202
Country name Country
México
Brazil
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies. City / Region
Mexico City
Belém
Santiago
Minimum fleet size and key vehicle specification requirements described in the procurement. Minimum fleet size specifications
19 vehicles: 12m, >85 passengers
265 buses total: Item A – 92 diesel Padron; Item B – 133 diesel Conventional; Item C – 40 electric buses.
3 size categories (8–11m; 11–14m; 14–18m)
How the procurement defines or requires the inclusion of electric vehicles (e.g., percentage of total fleet, categories affected) Electric requirement
Warranty requirements for vehicles, batteries, or systems when disclosed. Warranty requirements
1 year for vehicle; 8 years for battery; other components vary
Manufacturing defect warranty from definitive receipt; minimum technical warranty: powertrain 2 years, chassis components 1 year, body/SCO onboard components 1 year, air-conditioning system 1 year; repairs or replacements within 7 days after activation.
Not applicable (operation contract)
Main source of CAPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement. CAPEX payment or revenue source
Public budget (government-funded procurement)
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition; training; charging infrastructure acquisition.
Public remuneration structure; additional items may include vehicle acquisition, terminal improvements and charging infrastructure
CAPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement. CAPEX payment or revenue values
Not publicly available
Maximum reference cost of BRL 1,214,800.00 per Category A vehicle; BRL 1,012,000.00 per Category B; BRL 3,069,264.00 per Category C.
Not publicly available
How residual value risk of assets is allocated among stakeholders. Asset residual value risk allocation*
Public
Public authority (inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
How battery degradation risk is allocated among stakeholders. Battery degradation risk allocation*
Manufacturer / public authority (shared)
Manufacturer / public authority (shared, inferred)
Private fleet provider (inferred)
Primary source of financing for the fleet or infrastructure investments. Source of financing*
Public
Operator (inferred)
Operator (inferred)
Currency denomination and risk-sharing structure for payments or contracts. Currency exposure structure*
Not specified (likely local currency – MXN)
Not publicly available
Not publicly available

OPEX & Operational Structure

Country
#603
México
#401
Brazil
#202
Chile
City / Region
#603
Mexico City
#401
Belém
#202
Santiago
OPEX payment or revenue source
#603
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition
#401
Not publicly available
#202
Payment per km operated (system)
OPEX payment or revenue values
#603
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal; final cost of procurement not yet disclosed
#401
Not publicly disclosed
#202
Maximum reference remuneration of CLP 2,550 (≈ USD 2.68, as of 01 Oct 2025) per km operated by diesel buses and CLP 1,530 (≈1.61 USD ) per km by electric buses; fixed remuneration of CLP 150 (≈ USD 0.16) per passenger transported
Air conditioning requirement
#603
Not required
#401
Required. Diesel Padron requires air refrigeration ≥165,000 BTU installed on the roof; diesel Conventional requires ≥130,000 BTU installed on the roof; technical warranty also explicitly covers the climatization system.
#202
Required for new buses
Battery charging specifications
#603
Minimum autonomy of 70 kilometers
#401
Not specified in the provided excerpts beyond inclusion of the respective electric charging system for Item C.
#202
200 km (slow) / 50 km (opportunity); 5h (slow) / 9 min (opportunity)
Energy price risk allocation*
#603
Public authority (as operator and energy purchaser)
#401
Not publicly available
#202
Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Charging model type*
#603
Not publicly disclosed
#401
Hybrid charging model: public authority provides core charging infrastructure/substations in public terminals, while the supplier provides charging equipment/system for the electric buses.
#202
Fleet provider-led charging model (infrastructure installed by fleet provider; system may finance upgrades)
Unique record identifier of procurement ID
#603 #401 #202
Country name Country
México
Brazil
Chile
City or metropolitan region where the procurement process applies. City / Region
Mexico City
Belém
Santiago
Main source of OPEX payment or revenue in the contractual arrangement. OPEX payment or revenue source
Public remuneration per: vehicle acquisition
Not publicly available
Payment per km operated (system)
OPEX payment or revenue values and units disclosed in the procurement. OPEX payment or revenue values
Unspecified; defined by bidders as part of their economic proposal; final cost of procurement not yet disclosed
Not publicly disclosed
Maximum reference remuneration of CLP 2,550 (≈ USD 2.68, as of 01 Oct 2025) per km operated by diesel buses and CLP 1,530 (≈1.61 USD ) per km by electric buses; fixed remuneration of CLP 150 (≈ USD 0.16) per passenger transported
Requirement for air conditioning in the vehicles, if specified Air conditioning requirement
Not required
Required. Diesel Padron requires air refrigeration ≥165,000 BTU installed on the roof; diesel Conventional requires ≥130,000 BTU installed on the roof; technical warranty also explicitly covers the climatization system.
Required for new buses
Minimum technical requirements for batteries and charging systems: autonomy, charging time, and charging type (slow, opportunity) Battery charging specifications
Minimum autonomy of 70 kilometers
Not specified in the provided excerpts beyond inclusion of the respective electric charging system for Item C.
200 km (slow) / 50 km (opportunity); 5h (slow) / 9 min (opportunity)
How energy price risk is allocated among stakeholders. Energy price risk allocation*
Public authority (as operator and energy purchaser)
Not publicly available
Operator bears energy price risk (not explicitly specified; inferred from model structure)
Charging model adopted in the procurement (e.g., depot charging, opportunity charging). Charging model type*
Not publicly disclosed
Hybrid charging model: public authority provides core charging infrastructure/substations in public terminals, while the supplier provides charging equipment/system for the electric buses.
Fleet provider-led charging model (infrastructure installed by fleet provider; system may finance upgrades)
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