Bridge Replacement at Grawiede, Str. 2200, km 161.093
Published 10 February 2026
Location
Lembruch, Lower Saxony, Germany
Suggested bid value
~EUR 1,800,000
Source
oev
Description
This German public procurement tender in Lower Saxony concerns the structural replacement of a bridge on Str. 2200 near Lembruch. The existing 1913 steel bridge will be replaced with a new structure built behind the current abutments. A significant aspect of the project is the partial demolition of the existing abutments. The critical condition apparent from the limited data is the extremely short 10-day completion timeframe. This likely implies accelerated construction methods, potentially pre-fabricated elements, and a very tightly managed schedule. Contractors should carefully assess their capacity to deliver within this constraint.
Without CPV codes or a defined deadline, further investigation is required to determine the full scope. Factors that could influence complexity are the nature of the ground conditions, potential river traffic management during construction, and the proximity to existing infrastructure that requires protection. The age of the original bridge may present challenges related to unforeseen material composition and as-built deviations that require mitigation and adjustment in the proposed structural solution. The demolition and new construction phases must be precisely coordinated within the demanding 10-day constraint.
Original description
This project involves replacing an existing steel bridge, originally built in 1913. The new bridge will be built behind the existing abutments (which will be partially demolished) and must be completed within a 10-day timeframe.