Approx. 60 medium-voltage switchgear units (20 kV) including required protective devices
Tender Summary
The Max Planck Society, Department III in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for Approx. 60 medium-voltage switchgear units (20 kV) including required protective devices, approx. 5 transformers (630 kVA, 20-10/0.4 kV, switchable 10/20 kV on the high-voltage side), approx. 6,500 m of medium-voltage cable (20 kV), approx. 6,000 m of copper and fiber optic control cable, approx. 30 low-voltage switchgear units (0.4 kV), approx. 2,500 m of low-voltage cable, approx. 500 sq m of general electrical and telecommunications installation space, 2 diesel emergency generators (1900 kVA) + emergency power control. Note regarding product specifications: - Siemens product specification: Due to the expansion of the existing fire alarm system, this product specification is mandatory. - ABB product specification: Due to the expansion of an existing medium-voltage system, this product specification is mandatory. Special note regarding bidder questions due to special external events (e.g., Sars-COV-2 or the war in Ukraine): When preparing your bid, please consider any possible or foreseeable disruptions, e.g., regarding the availability of materials and products, labor, a possible delay in submitting required documentation, effects on any subcontractors, etc. Please submit any questions arising in this context via the e-procurement messaging system well in advance of the bid deadline. with tender notice no. 663349-2026 published on 28 Sep 2026. The tender is due to expire on 03 Nov 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Switchgear. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 14990275.
Tender Details
Tender NoticeTI Ref: 14990275
Tender Notice No
663349-2026
Tender Organisation
Max Planck Society, Department III
Tender Sector
Tender Service
Worldwide
Tender Region
Tender Project Location
Tender CPV
31214000 : Switchgear
Tender Source
TED Europa
Estimated Budget
1
Tender Document Type
Tender Notice
Tender Deadline
03 Nov 2026 36 days left
Tender Description
Approx. 60 medium-voltage switchgear units (20 kV) including required protective devices, approx. 5 transformers (630 kVA, 20-10/0.4 kV, switchable 10/20 kV on the high-voltage side), approx. 6,500 m of medium-voltage cable (20 kV), approx. 6,000 m of copper and fiber optic control cable, approx. 30 low-voltage switchgear units (0.4 kV), approx. 2,500 m of low-voltage cable, approx. 500 sq m of general electrical and telecommunications installation space, 2 diesel emergency generators (1900 kVA) + emergency power control. Note regarding product specifications: - Siemens product specification: Due to the expansion of the existing fire alarm system, this product specification is mandatory. - ABB product specification: Due to the expansion of an existing medium-voltage system, this product specification is mandatory. Special note regarding bidder questions due to special external events (e.g., Sars-COV-2 or the war in Ukraine): When preparing your bid, please consider any possible or foreseeable disruptions, e.g., regarding the availability of materials and products, labor, a possible delay in submitting required documentation, effects on any subcontractors, etc. Please submit any questions arising in this context via the e-procurement messaging system well in advance of the bid deadline.
Tender Bidding Type
Tender Document
Frequently Asked Questions About This Tender
Who has issued this tender, and what is it for?
The tender has been issued by Max Planck Society, Department III in Germany. Such a type of tender falls under Switchgear, within the Infrastructure and construction sector, and is listed on Tender Impulse under notice number 663349-2026.
What are the key dates for this tender?
The notice was published on 28 Sep 2026 and submissions close on 03 Nov 2026. Late bids are rarely accepted in public procurement, so aim to have your documents ready several days before the closing date.
Which CPV codes apply to this tender?
It is classified under CPV codes 31214000, which correspond to Switchgear. If your company supplies these products or services, these are the codes to save in your alert profile so no matching tender passes you by.
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Is this tender beneficial for me?
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