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The Vergabestelle und Nachtragswesen in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for The Federal Republic of Germany, represented by Autobahn GmbH des Bundes – Niederlassung Nord (Northern Branch of Autobahn GmbH), intends to conclude a contract for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of drainage systems with pump control. The services described below are to be provided independently and in compliance with all technical, legal, and operational requirements. The aim is to identify suitable providers and cost structures; there is no entitlement to a tendering procedure or subsequent contract award. Background: As part of the eight-lane expansion of the A7 motorway (VKE 707/708/706.1), the drainage system was also redesigned. Instead of drainage into ditch systems, several drainage facilities were newly constructed (stormwater retention basins with lamella clarifiers, buffer basins, and pumping stations (EW 140, EW 141, EW 142, EW 143, EW 149, EW 156, sluice gates, ventilation systems, and the harbor cable house)). These systems feature extensive, complex, and technical equipment, and are controlled and monitored via an interface to the Northern Traffic Control Center. Ensuring continuous and flawless operation is essential for maintaining traffic safety. During the storm surge season (September to March), special protective measures must be observed, as stipulated by the highway authority. These include, among other things, exceptionally rapid response times, specific and complex alarm plans, and in-depth training on the local systems for both the maintenance company and the responsible highway maintenance depot or water protection officer. Scope of Services: The scope of services includes maintenance work, repairs, and troubleshooting in the event of operational disruptions. The flawless functionality of the systems must be ensured at all times. Maintenance • Carrying out all maintenance work in accordance with manufacturer specifications and AMEV work cards • Functional tests • Visual and condition checks (electrical engineering, cables, lines, technical rooms, etc.) • Testing of safety-relevant equipment • Documentation of results Inspection • Regular system inspections • Identification of wear and tear • Preparation of recommendations for action • Assessment of the system condition Minor repairs • Replacement of wear parts • Elimination of minor damage • Readjustments Troubleshooting • On-site fault diagnosis • Restoration of operational readiness • Analysis of recurring faults • Repair and troubleshooting • Documentation of causes and measures PLC and automation technology • Adjustment of parameter settings • Fault analysis within the control software • Data backup and recovery These services are crucial for the overall network of critical infrastructure and contribute significantly to ensuring traffic safety and the longevity of the systems.Particular attention must be paid to the location within the potential Elbe flood zone and the port area. Expectations of potential providers: Given the importance of the A7 motorway as critical infrastructure, every interested market participant or potential contractor is expected to be able to: thoroughly familiarize themselves with the aforementioned issues concerning the drainage systems and pump control within 30 working days and subsequently be able to act. We expect guaranteed and flawless performance throughout the entire contract period. The personnel deployed in the future must be familiar with the technically demanding interrelationships. Emergency service personnel must be trained internally on the complex technical interrelationships and dependencies of the systems and be instructed on the specific locations. These inductions must be repeated internally on a regular basis. with tender notice no. 684325-2026 published on 07 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 03 Jan 2027. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Repair and maintenance services for pumps, valves, taps and metal containers and machinery. 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 15304634.