Canton of Bern, Recycling of PAH-Contaminated Road Surfaces

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Original title: Kanton Bern, Verwertung PAK-Beläge

Tiefbauamt des Kantons Bern

Published: Mar 30, 2026

Updated: May 10, 2026

Source: simap_ch

Summary

Translated

This tender seeks services for the thermal treatment and recycling of asphalt road surfacing materials contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) exceeding 250 mg/kg. These materials are generated annually by the Civil Engineering Office of the Canton of Bern. An estimated annual volume of 12,000 to 15,000 tons is expected. The scope includes the thermal processing to render the materials safe and suitable for reuse, along with the necessary logistics. Additionally, the tender requires the provision of interim storage facilities for the collected asphalt materials at at least two collection points within the Bern-Mittelland and Thun regions. The objective is to manage and recycle these contaminated materials in an environmentally sound manner.

Description

Thermische Behandlung / Verwertung des jährlich anfallenden Ausbauasphaltes des Tiefbauamtes des Kantons Bern mit einem PAK-Gehalt >250 mg/kg. Es ist mit einer Menge von voraussichtlich ca. 12'000 bis 15'000 Tonnen pro Jahr auszugehen. Zwischenlagerungsmöglichkeiten des angelieferten Belagsmaterials auf mindestens zwei Sammelplätzen im Raum Bern-Mittelland und Thun.

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About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before May 18, 2026.

Published through SIMAP Switzerland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the general supplies sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.