Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has launched an international procurement process for the development of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) supporting Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) operations in the metropolitan areas of Medan and Bandung.
The tender was officially issued on 28 October 2026 under the Indonesia Mass Transit Project (MASTRAN), supported by financing from the World Bank.
The procurement invites eligible international companies to submit proposals for the design, supply, installation, integration, testing, commissioning and operational support of integrated transport technology systems.
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
The project will be implemented across two metropolitan areas.
The first covers Medan, Binjai and Deli Serdang in North Sumatra, collectively referred to as the Mebidang Metropolitan Area.
The second covers the Bandung Basin Metropolitan Area in West Java.
The procurement is administered by the Directorate General of Land Transportation under Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation.
The project aims to establish integrated digital systems supporting the management, operation and monitoring of public transportation services.
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TECHNOLOGY AND PROCUREMENT SCOPE
According to the official Specific Procurement Notice, the ITS package includes several operational technology components:
- Fleet Management System
- Automatic Fare Collection System
- Passenger Information System
- Security System
- Area Traffic Control and Transit Signal Priority
- Communication and Network System
- Integrated Control and Management System
- BRT Operations Control Centres
- Data integration, analytics and cybersecurity
The systems will support integrated BRT operations and interfaces with relevant existing and external infrastructure.
The procurement also includes requirements relating to system integration, testing, commissioning, training, warranty, maintenance and operational support.
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INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE
The tender follows the World Bank’s international competitive procurement framework.
The procurement method is a single-stage, two-envelope Request for Proposals without prequalification.
Eligible international companies may participate in accordance with the applicable World Bank Procurement Regulations and tender requirements.
The evaluation framework assigns 80% weighting to rated criteria, including technical and non-price factors, and 20% to proposal cost.
Interested bidders may request the complete English-language RFP documentation by submitting a written application to the Ministry of Transportation’s Procurement Working Group.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE
The official tender deadline is: 4 January 2027, 11:00 Western Indonesia Time (WIB).
Proposals must be physically submitted to the Ministry of Transportation in Jakarta. Electronic submission is not permitted.
Participation remains subject to the full technical, financial, administrative and eligibility requirements specified in the official RFP documentation.
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OFFICIAL SOURCES AND FURTHER INFORMATION:
Ministry of Transportation – Official Tender Announcement (28 October 2026)
Official Specific Procurement Notice
Procurement Contact:
itsmedanbandung@kemenhub.go.id
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