Qualification system for the disposal of aluminum-steel conductor cables, aerial earth cables, fiber optic cables and insulators

The TenneT TSO GmbH in Germany from Europe region has released this tender for Qualification System for the Disposal/Recycling of Aluminum-Steel Conductors, Aerial Cables, Fiber Optic Cables (FOC, OPGWs), and Insulators - TenneT TSO GmbH The qualification system of TenneT TSO GmbH serves the systematic pre-selection and suitability assessment of companies that wish to provide transport, disposal, and recycling services along transmission network infrastructures. The goal is to identify expert, efficient, and reliable service providers who meet the network operators stringent technical, safety, and environmental requirements. Overhead power lines are an essential component of the electrical energy supply and ensure the reliable transmission of energy over long distances. During modernization projects, the dismantling of outdated systems, or due to damage, conductors and insulators must be regularly replaced or dismantled. The proper disposal of these components plays a crucial role in recovering valuable raw materials, complying with environmental regulations, and preventing potential harm to people and the environment. Our conductor cables consist primarily of aluminum and steel, whose high recyclability enables economical and resource-conserving recycling. Insulators made of porcelain, glass, or composite materials, on the other hand, have different disposal and recycling requirements. Lot 1: Aluminum-steel conductor cables, aerial ground cables, and fiber optic cables (FOC, OPGWs). The scope of services includes the collection and professional disposal/recycling of aluminum-steel conductor and earth cables, as well as aerial ground cables from overhead lines. Lot 2: Insulators. The scope of services includes the collection and professional disposal of various insulators (porcelain/composite/glass). To protect the confidentiality of the clients information, a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) must be concluded. Please download the attached NDA and send the completed and signed document to the following email addresses: annika.boenig@tennet.eu and julia.thiesmann@tennet.eu. Access will be activated after submission of the signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and a plausibility check by the client. Following receipt of the NDA and registration in Mercell, all further communication between the applicant and the bidder during the tender process will take place exclusively via Mercell. After registering with Mercell and signing a confidentiality agreement, applicants will have access to all documents relating to the qualification process. An applicant applies for qualification by completing the qualification questionnaire stored in Mercell electronically, providing all required information and supporting documents, and submitting it in accordance with the attached procedural guideline_QS Entsorgung_T229154.Any comments or questions regarding the qualification system and the documents must be submitted exclusively via the "Mercell" tendering platform in the "Questions and Answers" section. Contact by telephone, fax, or email is not permitted and will not be answered for reasons of equal treatment. Note: Participants whose application for admission to this qualification system is received by the contracting authority by 11:00 p.m. on November 19, 2026, and who meet the requirements for successful qualification, may be considered for the first contract award under this qualification system. with tender notice no. 708753-2026 published on 14 Oct 2026. The tender is due to expire on 12 Jan 2027. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Insulated wire and cable, Disposal of radioactive waste. 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 15505631.