DE Electrical Open

CHP and Electrical Systems Upgrade at Wastewater Treatment Plant

Published 25 March 2026

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Location

Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany

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Suggested bid value

~EUR 5,000,000

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Source

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Description

This tender concerns a significant upgrade project at a wastewater treatment plant in Forchheim, Bavaria. The work focuses on both the combined heat and power (CHP) system and the electrical infrastructure. Practically, this will involve installing new CHP units, likely requiring specialized lifting and installation equipment. The project also includes constructing a new chimney and tank farm, indicating civil engineering interfaces. Furthermore, the new transformer station and upgrades to electrical distribution systems point to a substantial electrical installation component, encompassing cabling, switchgear, and protection devices. The upgrade is likely to be complex because of the integration of multiple systems and the need to maintain operational continuity at the wastewater treatment plant throughout the project.

Given the lack of specific details in the published data, assessing the exact scale is challenging. However, the presence of a tank farm, chimney, and transformer station suggests a large project. Electrical contractors considering this tender should possess experience with high-voltage systems, CHP plant integration, and ideally, prior experience in wastewater treatment facilities. Bidders should also investigate potential requirements for grid connection approvals and environmental permits applicable in Bavaria. The absence of a published deadline requires immediate action to investigate and potentially bid.

Original description

This project involves upgrading the combined heat and power (CHP) system and electrical infrastructure at a wastewater treatment plant. This includes new CHP units, a chimney, a tank farm, a transformer station, and electrical distribution systems.

Deutsch

Erneuerung BHKW- und Elektrotechnik in Kläranlage

Dieses Projekt umfasst die Erneuerung des Blockheizkraftwerks (BHKW) und der elektrischen Infrastruktur in einer Kläranlage. Dies beinhaltet neue BHKW-Anlagen, einen Schornstein, ein Tanklager, eine Transformatorenstation und elektrische Verteilungssysteme.

Français

Rénovation des systèmes de cogénération et électriques dans une station d'épuration

Ce projet consiste à moderniser le système de cogénération (CHP) et l'infrastructure électrique d'une station d'épuration. Cela comprend de nouvelles unités de cogénération, une cheminée, un parc de réservoirs, un poste de transformation et des systèmes de distribution électrique.

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