The key to transparent collaboration

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Article: The key to transparent collaboration

The Supplier Management and Rating Tool (SMaRT) maximizes transparency and makes it easier for you to collaborate with the Purchasing departments at Deutsche Bahn AG. With SMaRT interested companies can independently register as suppliers to Deutsche Bahn.


How you benefit from registering in SMaRT

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  • Transparent collaboration on a central platform
  • Simple and direct exchange with our purchasing departments
  • Fast updating of your data, e.g. in the event of a change of billing address, etc.
  • Central administration of documents and certificates
  • Clear status and progress updates regarding tasks to be completed


How registration in SMaRT works

In order to register your company as a supplier, you must complete the registration process directly in the system. The system gives you step-by-step instructions until all necessary information has been provided.

To start the registration process, you have to enter your address and tax details as well as your user data. The system will then send you an activation e-mail. Once you have activated your user and logged in from the home page, you can start the registration process. It is divided into several steps.


Add additional master data to the information you have already submitted. Select at least one commodity group that you want to supply. The system will show directly, if a commodity group requires prequalification.

Upload a business letter from your company in PDF format.

Once you have completed and submitted your registration, your application will be reviewed by Deutsche Bahn's Supplier Master Data team. You will automatically be notified by e-mail once this is done.

The basis for our cooperation is set.


Note: Please note that registering in the SMaRT system does not legally entitle you to take part in a tender process, be considered for a contract award, or be guaranteed a contract. If you would like to participate in contract awards, please register in the bidder portal.

Get off to a flying start with SMaRT and register as a supplier

Registering in our supplier management system SMaRT is the first step in establishing a straightforward, transparent collaboration.

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Good to know: Special testing systems

Deutsche Bahn AG has established special qualification systems (testing systems) within the scope of the Rules on Awarding Contracts in Transport, Drinking Water Supply and Energy Supply. In order to participate in contract award procedures that use one of these testing systems, suppliers must be registered and added to the relevant testing system.

How prequalification works

As a supplier, you submit your application for prequalification either when registering in SMaRT or at any time thereafter. Learn more about the special features of prequalification processes at Deutsche Bahn AG here.

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If you are already an existing supplier to Deutsche Bahn but do not currently have access to SMaRT, please contact smart.support@deutschebahn.com. We will then send you your registration details by e-mail.