The Government today launched an open tender for the Smart & Green Mass Transit System (SGMTS) in Kai Tak, the first of its kind to be introduced in Hong Kong.

The closing time for tenders to be received is noon on July 3, 2026. The mass transit system is targeted to be commissioned in 2031.

The Kai Tak SGMTS is approximately 3.5km long, with six stations. With its termini connected to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and MTR Kai Tak Station respectively, the system will provide a convenient feeder transport service linking the former runway area of Kai Tak to MTR Kai Tak Station, in order to strengthen connectivity among residential and commercial developments, tourism, culture and recreation, sports and community facilities within the area.

To encourage participation of local, Mainland and overseas investors and operators, a Build-Operate-Transfer model is adopted for selecting a franchisee to finance, design, construct, operate and maintain the Kai Tak SGMTS through an open tender, the Transport & Logistics Bureau explained.

It further noted that since the estimated profit from the operation of the SGMTS would not be able to cover the capital investment for construction and subsequent asset replacement, funding support will be provided through a transit-oriented development approach, where property development rights of three sites in the vicinity of the SGMTS would be granted to the future franchisee for holistic planning and development. Tenderers will be required to propose a fixed sum payable to the Government for the grant of the franchise and property development rights of the sites.

A two-envelope approach will be adopted in the tender assessment, with the non-price proposal carrying 60% and the price proposal carrying 40%. The Government will consider both the non-price and price proposals comprehensively, with a view to selecting the proposal which best fits the project intent.

Interested parties with the capability of delivering the project can make a request for obtaining the tender documents through the project website. Call 3842 7087 for enquiries.