Ventspils, Latvia - October 6, 2025:
Ventspils City Municipality has officially awarded a €26.74 million contract to Municipal SIA “Ventspils Reiss” for the provision of public road transport services across the city and surrounding region. The award, published in the Official Gazette of the European Union (Notice No. 654021-2025), follows an open procedure under the EU Public Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU.
Contract Overview
The agreement covers the operation of public transport services in Ventspils City and the wider Ventspils Region, aligning with the city’s established public transport route network. The total contract value amounts to €26,739,160 (excluding VAT), with the deal concluded on October 2, 2025, following the award decision dated August 29, 2025.
The project is not financed by EU funds but falls under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), ensuring transparency and adherence to international public procurement standards.
According to the published notice, Ventspils Reiss was the sole bidder in the open tender, submitting its offer electronically via Latvia’s national procurement platform.
Quality and Sustainability Criteria
The procurement process prioritized both quality and sustainability. In line with Latvia’s National Green Public Procurement Criteria, Ventspils City Municipality incorporated strategic environmental and social objectives, including:
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Climate change mitigation measures
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Green fleet requirements and low-emission standards
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Certified management systems for environment (ISO 14001), energy efficiency (ISO 50001), and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001)
The tender evaluation assigned 42 points to price criteria and 58 points to qualitative aspects, such as:
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Average age of the bus fleet
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Driver remuneration standards
Operational planning and route efficiency
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Implementation of environmental and energy management systems
About the Winning Operator: Ventspils Reiss
Municipal SIA “Ventspils Reiss”, headquartered at Robezu Street 7 in Ventspils, is a medium-sized municipal transport company with decades of experience managing regional and city bus operations. The company is known for maintaining a modern, energy-efficient fleet and providing accessible, safe, and reliable mobility services for Ventspils residents. fleet and providing accessible, safe, and reliable mobility services for Ventspils residents.
This latest contract reinforces Ventspils Reiss’s position as a key public transport operator in western Latvia, ensuring continued local employment and stable service delivery for the next contractual period.
Economic and Community Impact
The awarded tender supports sustainable urban mobility in Ventspils, a priority within Latvia’s broader transport modernization strategy. It is expected to contribute to reduced emissions, better service reliability, and improved working conditions for drivers.
For local residents, the renewed contract promises enhanced comfort, punctuality, and environmental performance of public transport, promoting greener commuting alternatives within the city and beyond.
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