Surface De-Icing Agents for the Winter Season 2026/2027
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the trade and industry sector. Located in Switzerland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 25, 2026.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the trade and industry sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The Zurich Airport intends to procure formate-based airfield surface de-icing agents under this tender, consisting of liquid potassium formate and granular sodium formate. The products offered must not contain azoles and/or urea. Furthermore, the products must comply with the SAE AMS 1435E standard. Zurich Airport Ltd. has an on-site storage capacity for liquid de-icing agents of approximately 750,000 litres. The supplier shall maintain an emergency stock of 200,000 litres of liquid surface de-icing agent in the immediate vicinity of Zurich Airport throughout the winter season. Emergency deliveries from this reserve stock must be guaranteed at all times, including Sundays and public holidays. Deliveries must be made by road tanker truck, as Zurich Airport Ltd. does not have a rail connection. Over the past nine years, the average annual consumption amounted to approximately 850,000 litres of liquid surface de-icing agent and 10 tonnes of granular surface de-icing agent. The indication of the average seasonal consumption does not constitute any commitment on the part of Zurich Airport Ltd. to purchase specific quantities from the supplier.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Flughafen Zürich AG - Zentraler Einkauf
Flughafen Zürich AG - Zentraler Einkauf has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for Switzerland. Notices are distributed via SIMAP Switzerland and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Switzerland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is August 25, 2026. You have 40 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Flughafen Zürich AG - Zentraler Einkauf in Switzerland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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