Become a supplier to Deutsche Bahn

Become a supplier and help shape the future

How to kick off a successful partnership

Join forces with us and set great things in motion

Together with our suppliers and service providers, we are shaping the mobility solutions of the future. This vision is the sum of many different parts, and realizing it requires the involvement of many different partners to ensure its long-term success. Discover the possibilities afforded by a forward-looking collaboration with us, and help shape the mobility solutions of the future.

Everything you need to know about registering as a supplier

The first step in establishing a straightforward, transparent collaboration is to register in our supplier management system SMaRT.

Good to know: The prequalification process

For certain commodity groups, the suitability of suppliers/bidders is checked before the contract award procedure gets under way.

You've come to the right place: Our key business areas

Our requirements are divided into three product areas, which in turn are split into different commodity groups. Suppliers may have to meet specific requirements depending on the product area and/or commodity group. Details can be found under the relevant key business area.