A new tender worth GEL 40 million for the purchase of 70 new city buses was announced for Rustavi, following the failure of the previous tender on October 30. The earlier estimated cost was GEL 36.5 million, or GEL 531,000 per bus, while the new average estimated price has increased to GEL 571,000.
According to the tender requirements, the buses must be new, left-hand drive, from the same brand and model, and manufactured no earlier than 2026. They must be 8–9 meters long, low-floor vehicles with a minimum capacity of 50 passengers, including at least 25 seats. Each bus must also have a diesel engine with a minimum output of 130 kW.
The buses must be equipped with automatic transmissions, air conditioning and heating systems, CCTV cameras, at least 10 USB charging ports, passenger counting devices and information systems compatible with the unified public transport network.
The tender price must include scheduled maintenance costs. The warranty must cover at least 36 months or 200,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. Companies can submit their bids until November 5, with delivery to be made to a location designated by the purchasing organization in Rustavi.
