Alstom Secures EUR 720 Million Bulgarian Rail Tender
Deal News | May 16, 2025 | CEE Legal Matters
Alstom Transport has won a EUR 720 million tender from the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications to supply 35 electric interregional trains and 15 years of maintenance services. Schoenherr, serving as Alstom's legal advisor, played a crucial role in securing and finalizing this significant procurement deal. This initiative marks Bulgaria’s first electric interregional rolling stock procurement in two decades and is expected to modernize the nation’s rail services. Alstom will deliver its Coradia Stream trains, enhanced with modern conveniences and energy-efficient technology, fostering a more sustainable transport solution while improving passenger comfort and safety.
Sectors
- Rail Transportation
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Bulgaria – The tender involves the Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications, impacting the national rail services.
- France – Alstom is a French multinational company leading the tender.
Industry
- Rail Transportation – Alstom operates within the rail transport sector, providing trains and maintenance services.
- Legal Advisory – Schoenherr served as a legal advisor in the completion of the Bulgarian tender.
Financials
- EUR 720 million – The value of the tender contract awarded to Alstom for supplying trains and maintenance services.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alstom Transport | Consortium Lead | Company | A French multinational company specializing in rail transport systems. |
| Schoenherr | Legal Advisor | Company | Provided legal advisory services to Alstom for the Bulgarian tender. |
| Bulgarian Ministry of Transport and Communications | Tender Issuer | Government | Issued the tender to modernize Bulgaria's national rail services. |