The subject of the contract primarily includes the technical project planning and design, construction (manufacturing), delivery, installation (mounting), commissioning, proper handover, and long-term maintenance of a charging infrastructure for the permanent operation of electric buses with exclusively electric drive in battery operation. All necessary components from the handover point of the supply network to the contact system of the vehicle are part of the contractor's delivery scope. A total of up to 27 charging points on stationary chargers, with CCS-Combo 2 connectors, distributed across two halls (Hall 1: up to 9 charging points, Hall 2: up to 18 charging points) of ASEAG, with at least 90 kW of simultaneous charging power per charging point for overnight charging must be established. The charging points must be switchable, so that a switched charging power of at least 150 kW at each charging point is permanently possible depending on the switching. For each hall, a corresponding sized sub-distribution must be supplied. Further details can be found in the specification. A supply contract is intended for this. After the commissioning of all components, the contractor must ensure the long-term functionality of all components and the full functionality of the charging stations, and if necessary, deliver and install them. A availability contract for a period of 5 years is planned (with an extension option for a maximum of 12 years).

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Charging infrastructure for electric buses with CCS-Combo 2 connectors.
The Aachen Tram and Energy Supply AG has set the goal of transitioning its vehicle fleet to alternative drive technologies. From 2019 to 2025, a total of 92 battery electric buses were procured and successfully deployed in the line network. The vehicles are recharged exclusively at the ASEAG depot (Neuköllner Straße 1; 52068 Aachen) using CCS-Combo-2 connectors. In addition to the current 92 buses, 25 additional electric vehicles (8 solo and 17 articulated buses) have been procured, which are expected to be delivered in Q3 2026. Additional recharging options need to be created and up to 27 charging points established. These charging points will be distributed across two halls: in Hall 1, up to 9 charging points will be installed, and in Hall 2, up to 18 charging points. Furthermore, ASEAG has procured a comprehensive depot management system including a charging management system, which will be put into operation in 2025. The chargers to be procured for charging the buses must be integrated into the system architecture and controlled by the charging management system. The subject of the contract primarily includes the technical project planning and design, construction (manufacturing), delivery, installation (mounting), commissioning, proper handover, and long-term maintenance of a charging infrastructure for the permanent operation of electric buses with exclusively electric drive in battery operation. All necessary components from the handover point of the supply network to the contact system of the vehicle are part of the contractor's delivery scope. A total of up to 27 charging points on stationary chargers, with CCS-Combo 2 connectors, distributed across two halls (Hall 1: up to 9 charging points, Hall 2: up to 18 charging points) of ASEAG, with at least 90 kW of simultaneous charging power per charging point for overnight charging must be established. The charging points must be switchable, so that a switched charging power of at least 150 kW at each charging point is permanently possible depending on the switching. For each hall, a corresponding sized sub-distribution must be supplied. Further details can be found in the specification. A supply contract is intended for this. Furthermore, the contractor must ensure that the charging infrastructure is expandable for the procurement of additional electric buses after 2026 and fully compatible with other manufacturers of electric buses. After the commissioning of all components, the contractor must ensure the long-term functionality of all components and the full functionality of the charging stations, and if necessary, deliver and install them. An availability contract for a period of 5 years is planned (with an annual extension option for a maximum of 12 years).