Smart Rail Ticketing & Passenger Analytics Platform

QAR 1.9M

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Tender Overview

Qatar Rail is seeking a technology partner to deliver a next-generation smart ticketing system and passenger analytics platform for the Doha Metro and Lusail Tram networks. The solution must integrate with the existing Karwa mobility ecosystem.

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Full scope: NFC/QR contactless ticketing hardware refresh (680 gates across 37 stations), real-time passenger flow analytics dashboard, account-based ticketing (ABT) backend, open payment (Visa/Mastercard contactless) acceptance, MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) API for third-party apps, 5-year managed service contract post-deployment. Competing vendors: Cubic, Thales, Conduent known to be bidding. Decision: shortlist Q3 2026, award Q4 2026.

Technology fit: 88/100Value range: 92/100Geographic fit: 89/100Certification: 82/100

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Requirements

Proven NFC/contactless ticketing deployment at metro scale (10M+ annual journeys)
EMV open payment certification
24/7 NOC support capability with Qatar or GCC presence
Integration experience with GCC mobility ecosystems preferred

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