Vaucens 72.5 kV SF₆-free GIS substation installation supply 2026 Tender
Original: Poste de Vaucens à CH-1630 Bulle – Fourniture d’une installation GIS 72,5 kV sans SF₆
Groupe E SA
In context
This is a contract notice published by a government body covering the supply of goods. Bids are invited through an open procedure. Delivery covers Switzerland and the European Union (CH-FR). It is classified under Grid Modernization, Methane and Super Pollutants and Engineering and Infrastructure against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.
Procurement of a 72.5 kV SF₆-free GIS switchgear installation for a power substation in Switzerland, including design, manufacturing, supply, transport, and commissioning. Bidders must be electrical equipment manufacturers or systems integrators with expertise in gas-insulated switchgear and low-GWP/alternative-insulation technologies.
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About this tender
Joint procurement by Groupe E SA and Gruyère Energie SA for the study, design, manufacturing, supply, transport, unloading, and supervision of assembly and commissioning of a 72.5 kV shielded GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) installation using SF₆-free technology. The installation is intended for the 60 kV section of the Vaucens coupling and transformation substation located in CH-1630 Bulle, Fribourg canton, Switzerland. Groupe E SA manages the procedure on behalf of both contracting authorities.
Bidder eligibility
Only enterprises whose corporate purpose or field of activity covers the subject matter of the tender will be admitted to receive the tender documentation after preliminary verification. Bidders must request the tender documentation by written email. Bidding consortia, subcontractors, multiple bids from consortia or subcontractors are not permitted.
How bids are scored
Criteria are specified in the tender documentation. Specific weightings and price/quality split not disclosed in this notice.
Key requirements
- ✓72.5 kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) without SF₆ refrigerant
- ✓Design, manufacturing, supply, transport, and on-site assembly/commissioning
- ✓Compliance with Swiss grid standards and environmental regulations (F-gas/low-GWP technology)
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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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