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PSI PV Systems Contracting – Phase 2 2026 Tender

Paul Scherrer Institute

In context

This is a contract notice published by a government body covering construction and works. Delivery covers Switzerland (CH-AG). It is classified under Renewable Energy, Sustainable Buildings and Engineering and Infrastructure against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.

Summary

This tender procures planning, installation, and operation of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems at Paul Scherrer Institute facilities in Switzerland. Bidders should be experienced solar contractors or engineering firms capable of designing and deploying grid-connected PV infrastructure at research/institutional scale.

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About this tender

Planning, installation, and operation of photovoltaic (PV) systems at Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) buildings. The scope is defined in a separate detailed performance specification document (PSI PV-Anlagen Contracting Etappe 2 Leistungsverzeichnis.pdf) with accompanying building documentation and contract templates. This is Phase 2 of a PV Systems Contracting initiative at PSI's facility in Villigen, Switzerland. Contract duration is specified in the price table (Preistabelle.xlsx). After the agreed contract term expires, the customer is granted a one-time option to extend the contract for an additional 5 years under the same conditions.

Bidder eligibility

Eligibility criteria are specified in the tender documentation. Subcontractors are permitted; however, the primary contractor assumes full responsibility and must identify all subcontractors with their assigned roles. The characteristic performance must be executed by the bidder. Bidding consortia are not permitted. Multiple tenders from bidding consortia or subcontractors are not permitted.

How bids are scored

Award criteria are specified in the tender documentation (detailed criteria not disclosed in this notice).

Key requirements

  • ✓Planning and design of PV systems for multiple PSI buildings
  • ✓Installation of photovoltaic generation capacity
  • ✓Long-term operation and maintenance of installed systems
  • ✓Compliance with Swiss building and grid-connection standards (KBOB documentation)

Procurement contact

The notice names a procurement contact for clarification questions.

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.