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NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen — NS Reizigers B.V. / NS Groep N.V.)
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- Type
- National operator — state passenger operator; main-network concession 2025–2033 from I&W
- Market · Region
- European Union · Netherlands
- Open tenders
- 0
- Technology areas
- Rolling-stock hardware, Predictive maintenance, Digital operations, Cybersecurity, Signalling & train control
Operates main Dutch network under 2025–2033 concession; renewing fleet with 109 ICNG and 60 DDNG.
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Operates the main rail network under the 2025–2033 concession (passenger revenue €3,364m in 2025; €300m invested in 2025) and is renewing its fleet: 109 ICNG (Alstom, 65 delivered by end-2025), 60 DDNG double-deckers (CAF, about 2029) and 36 Flirt Flex (Stadler, from 2030, over €400m).
- Type
- National operator — state passenger operator; main-network concession 2025–2033 from I&W
- Where
- Netherlands
- Programmes
- ERTMS / ETCS
- Technology areas
- Rolling-stock hardware, Predictive maintenance, Digital operations, Cybersecurity, Signalling & train control
Structure
- holds a concession from I&W — Hoofdrailnetconcessie 2025–2033 (active · since 2025-01-01)
Who holds what here
- awarded Stadler — NS Driver Controlled Operation Flirt retrofit — Stadler Service A.G. (active · since 2026-04)
- awarded Stadler — 36 Flirt Flex train sets (over, November 2025); Flirt DCO retrofit of 58 sets (April 2026) (active · since 2025-11)
- awarded CAF — 60 DDNG double-deck trains (over, December 2022) (active · since 2022-12)
- awarded Alstom — 109 ICNG intercity trains since 2016 (65 delivered by end-2025); SLT long-term support agreement (August 2026) (active · since 2016)
- Contract detail and values (3)$5–25mIn the European Union edition See a fully open example
Sources for these relationships (7)
- ● Rijksoverheid — Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat · Concessie voor het Hoofdrailnet 2025-2033 (NS) (published 2023-12-21 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● NS · NS bestelt 60 nieuwe dubbeldekkers: sneller en meer stoelen (CAF, ruim 600 miljoen) (published 2022-12-13 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● NS · NS koopt 36 nieuwe sprinters, treinen ook als IC inzetbaar (ruim 400 miljoen, Stadler Flirt Flex) (published 2025-11-19 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● NS · Jaarverslag 2025 — Onze treinen (ICNG, DDNG, Flirt Flex) (published 2026-03-05 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) · NS Reizigers B.V. — Netherlands – Repair, maintenance and associated services – FLIRT HRN DCO Retrofit — notice 284455-2026 (published 2026-04-27 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) · NS Reizigers B.V. — Netherlands – Rolling stock – New Commuter Train Sets (award to Stadler Rail Schweiz AG) — notice 799662-2025 (published 2025-12-02 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) · NS Groep N.V. — Netherlands – Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock – Long Term Support Agreement voor treinserie SLT — notice 540225-2026 (published 2026-08-04 · checked 2026-09-12)
Tenders
| Tender | Status | Value band | Next key date |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS 36 Stadler Flirt Flex train sets | Awarded | over €400m | Published November 2025 |
| NS 15-year SLT sprinter fleet support | Awarded | $5–25m | Published August 2026 |
| NS Driver Controlled Operation Flirt retrofit | Awarded | $5–25m | Published April 2026 |
| NS 60 DDNG double-deck intercity trains CAF | In execution | over €600m | Awarded December 2022 |
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- Procurement structure
- Published contacts (0)
- Award history (4)
- Entry path
- Portals (3)
Full detail withheld: 5 fields. In the European Union edition · See a fully open example
10 sources · all primary
- ● NS · ns.nl (published 2026 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● Rijksoverheid — Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat · Concessie voor het Hoofdrailnet 2025-2033 (NS) (published 2023-12-21 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● NS · NS jaarcijfers 2025: reiziger vaker op tijd, financiën verbeterd (published 2026-03-05 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● NS · Jaarverslag 2025 — Financiën (published 2026-03-05 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● NS · Jaarverslag 2025 — Onze treinen (ICNG, DDNG, Flirt Flex) (published 2026-03-05 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● NS · NS koopt 36 nieuwe sprinters, treinen ook als IC inzetbaar (ruim 400 miljoen, Stadler Flirt Flex) (published 2025-11-19 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● NS · NS bestelt 60 nieuwe dubbeldekkers: sneller en meer stoelen (CAF, ruim 600 miljoen) (published 2022-12-13 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) · NS Reizigers B.V. — Netherlands – Rolling stock – New Commuter Train Sets (award to Stadler Rail Schweiz AG) — notice 799662-2025 (published 2025-12-02 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) · NS Reizigers B.V. — Netherlands – Repair, maintenance and associated services – FLIRT HRN DCO Retrofit — notice 284455-2026 (published 2026-04-27 · checked 2026-09-12)
- ● Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) · NS Groep N.V. — Netherlands – Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock – Long Term Support Agreement voor treinserie SLT — notice 540225-2026 (published 2026-08-04 · checked 2026-09-12)
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