UXO Clearance at Marine Arsenal, Wilhelmshaven, Using Magnetic CPT
Published 5 March 2026
Location
Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, Germany
Suggested bid value
~EUR 250,000
Source
oev
Description
This German public procurement tender focuses on Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance at the Marine Arsenal in Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony. The core work involves using magnetic Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) techniques to identify and presumably remove or neutralize UXO. This appears to be a site preparation task forming part of the initial phase of a larger construction project. Contractors bidding need expertise in both UXO detection/clearance and operation of magnetic CPT equipment.
The complexity hinges on the density and type of UXO expected at the site, which isn't specified. Given it's a marine arsenal, a range of ordnance types and quantities is plausible. A potentially significant constraint is the requirement that all wood products used must be sourced from sustainable forestry. Contractors need to ensure their supply chain complies with this requirement. The lack of published deadline and CPV codes makes further due diligence essential before committing to a bid.
Original description
This project involves UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) clearance using magnetic Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) as part of construction site preparation in the first construction phase. All wood products used must come from sustainable forestry.