Low-voltage and medium-voltage cables 2026 Tender
CKW AG
In context
This is a contract notice published by a government body covering the supply of goods. Bids are invited through a framework agreement. Delivery covers Switzerland (Europe). It is classified under Grid Modernization and Engineering and Infrastructure against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.
Supply of low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical cables over a 3–5 year framework agreement, divided into 4 lots with 16 cable types. Bidders must be cable manufacturers or authorized distributors capable of delivering new or near-new stock to Swiss utility CKW AG.
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About this tender
Supply of new or maximum 1-year-old low-voltage and medium-voltage cables over a fixed contract duration of 3 years from 01.04.2027 with optional extensions of 1 year each up to maximum 5 contract years. The procurement is divided into 4 lots (NS-Cu, NS-Alrm, NS-Alse, MS) containing a total of 16 cable types. Lot 1 (NS-Cu) comprises seven low-voltage cable types with specified quantities in meters: GKN 3x10/10 mm² (21,800m), GKN 3x25/25 mm² (14,400m), GKN 3x50/50 mm² (11,800m), GKN 3x95/95 mm² (2,000m), GKN 1x150/50 mm² (9,600m), GKN 1x240/80 mm² (10,600m), and GKN 1x300/100 mm² (4,100m). Delivery to multiple CKW and EWS facilities across Switzerland. Generally, the top two ranked bidders per lot will be awarded contracts to appropriately divide delivery quantities and ensure compliance with delivery deadlines; however, the contracting authority reserves the right to award to only the highest-ranked bidder or adjust the split by lot.
Bidder eligibility
Criteria are specified in the tender documentation (detailed eligibility requirements not disclosed in summary). Partial tenders are permitted provided a complete lot is offered. The contracting authority prefers unified award across lots and generally seeks to minimize supplier diversity.
How bids are scored
Award criteria are specified in the tender documentation (detailed scoring methodology not disclosed in summary). Bids must include a fixed fixed price for minimum 1 year. Tender valid until 31.03.2027.
Lots
- Lot 1: NS-Cu (Low-voltage copper cables)
Supply of seven low-voltage cable types: GKN 3x10/10 mm² (21,800m), GKN 3x25/25 mm² (14,400m), GKN 3x50/50 mm² (11,800m), GKN 3x95/95 mm² (2,000m), GKN 1x150/50 mm² (9,600m), GKN 1x240/80 mm² (10,600m), GKN 1x300/100 mm² (4,100m).
Key requirements
- ✓Supply of new or cables ≤1 year old (LV copper, LV aluminium, MV types)
- ✓3-year fixed term from 01.04.2027, extendable by 1-year increments to max 5 years total
- ✓4 lots (LV-Cu, LV-Alrm, LV-Alse, MV) with 16 cable types; top 2 bidders per lot typically awarded
- ✓Delivery to CKW AG premises in Switzerland; compliance with Swiss/EU cable standards
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Grid modernisation covers transmission, distribution, smart meters, interconnectors and the software that balances a network with more variable supply. Funding comes as innovation calls for network operators and suppliers as well as large public tenders for equipment and works. Applicants are usually asked to show technical readiness and experience working with regulated network companies.
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