Indonesia has announced a significant contract award under the Indonesia Mass Transit Project, marking another step forward in strengthening urban transport infrastructure in North Sumatra. According to official tender results published on January 20, 2026, the contract covers the construction of the BRT Mebidang – Amplas Depot, a critical facility supporting the region’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network.
Contract Overview and Scope
The awarded contract falls under Project ID P169548 and is financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD Loan No. 93400). The scope includes civil works for the development of the BRT depot at Amplas, which will serve as a hub for fleet parking, maintenance, and operational management for the Mebidang BRT corridor connecting Medan, Binjai, and Deli Serdang.
Key contract details include:
Procurement method - Request for Bids (RFB)
Contract duration - 365 days
Scope - Construction of BRT Mebidang - Amplas Depot
Location - North Sumatra, Indonesia
The depot is a core operational asset, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability of public transport services.
Awarded Contractor and Contract Value
The contract has been awarded to Weltes Energi Nusantara, based in Gresik, East Java.
Signed contract price - IDR 182,500,179,303
Evaluated bid price - IDR 182.5 billion
Award date - January 20, 2026
Weltes Energi Nusantara submitted the lowest evaluated responsive bid, meeting all technical, financial, and bid security requirements set out in the tender documents.
Competing and Rejected Bidders
Several prominent Indonesian construction firms participated in the bidding process, underscoring strong competition in the country’s mass transit procurement market. Evaluated bidders included:
APIK - Guntur KSO - IDR 186.28 billion
PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk - IDR 186.28 billion
Wijaya Karya Bangunan Gedung - IDR 189.96 billion
One bidder, Pembangunan Perumahan, was rejected due to failure to provide the required bid security, according to the evaluation report.
Strategic Importance of the Project
The Indonesia Mass Transit Project is a flagship government infrastructure programme aimed at reducing congestion, lowering emissions, and improving mobility in rapidly growing urban areas. The Mebidang BRT system is expected to:
Improve access to affordable public transport
Reduce reliance on private vehicles
Support regional economic integration
Contribute to Indonesia’s climate and sustainability goals
The construction of the Amplas Depot is a foundational milestone, enabling full-scale BRT operations once completed.
Conclusion
This awarded tender highlights Indonesia’s continued investment in modern urban transport systems through transparent, competitive procurement. With Weltes Energi Nusantara now contracted, the BRT Mebidang - Amplas Depot project is set to move into implementation, bringing North Sumatra closer to a more efficient and sustainable mass transit network.
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