Signing of the Largest Transport Contract in Surgut
In December 2026, the administration of Surgut and the Municipal Institution «DDTiZhKK» completed a tender for servicing 11 city bus routes and are preparing to sign a contract valued at 1.7 billion rubles. The new agreement covers two years—from December 2026 through November 2028, with validity until February 2029—and exceeds the cost of the previous 2025 contract by 64.6%.
The tender winner was the bidder who reduced the price by 5% from the initial maximum of 1.791 billion rubles—their offer amounted to 1.701 billion rubles. Official signing of the contract is expected shortly, and experts suggest that the winner may once again be JSC «SPOPAT,» the city’s main carrier that won the similar 2025 tender.
Technical Requirements and Vehicle Specifications
The contract’s technical brief sets differentiated bus requirements depending on the route. For routes No. 18, 45, 47, and 61, large-class buses with at least 20 seats and 90 total places are required, while routes No. 13, 43, 68, 88, and 99 require medium-class buses with the same minimum number of seats and 70 total places.
Additionally, routes No. 18, 45, and 47 must use buses powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), with route No. 18 allowing combined use of CNG and diesel fuel. All vehicles must meet at least Euro-2 emission standards, be equipped with GLONASS/GPS navigation, video surveillance systems, cashless payment options, and accessibility equipment for passengers with reduced mobility, including the «Talking City» system.
Route Expansion and Increased Transport Volumes
Unlike the previous contract, the new one includes two additional routes—No. 28 and No. 28A—connecting the eastern and western parts of Surgut. These routes were previously serviced under a separate contract worth nearly 220 million rubles, expiring on November 30, 2026.
The total transport workload under the new contract exceeds 11.7 million kilometers, significantly more than the 7.5 million kilometers of the previous contract covering nine routes. The extension of the contract duration from 17 to 24 months and the addition of new routes have driven the increase in transport volume and contract value.
Changes in Cost and Per-Kilometer Tariffs
The average cost per kilometer in the old contract ranged from 120 to 185 rubles depending on the route, while in the new agreement it increased to a range of 128–199 rubles, representing an average rise of about 12%. The exception is route No. 47, where the tariff decreased by 10.7% due to a change in the calculation structure.
For routes No. 28 and No. 28A, the per-kilometer price in the new contract is not officially stated, although under the separate 2024 contract it was approximately 214 rubles. This raises questions about the precise cost calculation for these routes within the combined agreement.
Tender Process and Legal Aspects
Three companies participated in the tender, all admitted to bidding; evaluation was based on price (60%) and qualifications (40%). The winner scored 83.33 points, the runner-up 77.72, and the third 64.91. Carrier requirements included experience operating in cities with populations over 350,000, financial stability, and fleet equipment.
The tender process was accompanied by a complaint from LLC «Russkoye» to the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), which challenged several provisions of the technical documentation, including bus equipment requirements. This reflects high competition and attention to procurement transparency.
Conclusion
The new passenger transport contract in Surgut significantly expands the route network and increases transport costs, reflecting growth in volumes and heightened quality service requirements.