CUTZEB is Canada’s first joint procurement initiative
for turnkey zero emission transit technologies
The Canadian Urban Transit Zero Emission Bus (CUTZEBTM) Joint Procurement Initiative is a transparent, scalable and repeatable process for conducting joint procurement of turnkey solutions, comprising ZEBs and supporting infrastructure and equipment for the purpose of cost savings through bulk purchasing for multiple municipal transit agencies across Canada.
A Canada where transit agencies of all sizes have access to zero emission buses, supporting
infrastructure and equipment.
To contribute to the achievement of Canada’s climate action goals through collective, transparent and scalable joint procurement of turnkey solutions, comprising ZEBs and supporting infrastructure and equipment.
Transit agencies connect with CUTZEB and sign on to the round of procurement
CUTZEB invites bids from consortiums, based on technical specifications developed in consultation with participating transit agencies
Submitted bids are reviewed and a winning bid is selected for procurement
CUTZEB is governed by an independent Board of Directors, representing some of the agencies leading the way in the adoption of zero emission transit. CUTZEB also has a Project Steering Committee composed of representatives of Round 1 transit agencies.