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title: "Neuchâtel substation renewal: construction planning, SIA phases 32–53"
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last-updated: 2026-10-16T13:00:00+00:00
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# Neuchâtel substation renewal: construction planning, SIA phases 32–53

SBB seeks construction planning services for the overall renewal of the Neuchâtel traction-power substation. The project description includes full replacement of primary and secondary systems, a redundant future-ready 66 kV grid connection and necessary civil works. The contract runs from 11 January 2027 to 31 December 2031. Offers are due 23 October 2026 at 15:00 CEST, in German, French or Italian, exclusively via SAP Ariba; request access at least ten working days in advance.

- Status: closing-soon
- Country: CH
- Buyer: Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, Infrastruktur Einkauf, Supply Chain und Produktion, Einkauf Bauprojekte Standort Bern
- Submission deadline: 2026-10-23T15:00:00+02:00 (instant)
- Original notice: https://www.simap.ch/de/project-detail/e78eaaf3-e58e-4ed2-8ce1-f55819cf525d
- Source checked: 2026-10-12T02:38:52.246255Z

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