Bulgarian State Railways Temporarily Halts Ticketing System Overhaul

The Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) have temporarily halted the procurement process for a new ticketing system, as indicated by a record in the Public Procurement Register. The tender, initiated at the end of April to overhaul the ticket system of "BDZ-Passenger Transport," was suspended on June 6. This decision appears to stem from two complaints filed with the Commission for the Protection of Competition by "Siemens Mobility" and "Computernet Services."

Both complaints are currently under review by relevant authorities. The public contract in question amounts to over BGN 15.87 million without VAT. It outlines plans to utilize 30 vending machines purchased four years ago, which have yet to be put into operation. Additionally, the contract includes provisions for ticket sales via a mobile application and directly aboard trains.