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Deep Geothermal VE 8 Flushing Service and Waste Management

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Original title: Tiefengeothermie VE 8 Spülungsservice und Entsorgungsmanagement
Energie und Wasser Potsdam GmbH
Published: Dec 16, 2025
Updated: Aug 9, 2026
Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

Translated

This tender seeks comprehensive drilling fluid services and waste management for the deep geothermal energy project, specifically for "VE 8". The scope of work involves the planning of drilling fluid systems, the supply of drilling fluids, working fluids, and associated chemicals. Crucially, it includes on-site supervision of operations by experienced personnel, supported by laboratory facilities. A key responsibility will be the monitoring and management of drilling fluid cleaning, ensuring effective separation of solids. This encompasses the provision and operation of centrifuges and a flocculation station. Furthermore, the tender requires the organization and on-site management of mining waste disposal, acting as the client's representative. Bidders must demonstrate specific qualifications, including at least three references for medium-deep or deep geothermal projects, or similar ventures within the European Union, completed within the last five years. These reference projects must have a minimum depth of 800 meters and involve temperatures up to 70°C, with a comparable scope of supply and services. Delivery, lead, and call-off times must be provided, adhering to critical project start dates: February 2026 for Boreholes 1 and 2 (HKW Süd), May 2026 for Boreholes 3 and 4 (Gartenstraße/HKW Süd), August 2026 for Boreholes 5 and 6 (HKW Süd), and November 2026 for the optional Boreholes 7 and 8. The estimated completion date for services is July 2027. Bidders must submit a detailed drilling fluid program with proposed formulations for all borehole sections, compliant with the technical description and specifications. A complete waste management plan, including details of transporters and disposal facilities, is required, along with proof of current certifications (EfbV) for drilling sludge and other drilling waste from all involved waste management companies. All submitted data sheets must allow for a thorough evaluation against the specification's requirements.

This is a supplies contract in the mining and extractives, energy and power and environment and climate sectors, with a focus on Mining Operations, Oil Gas and Waste Management. Located in Germany, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 mining and extractives sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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As part of the planned drilling work, flushing services are required. These essentially include the planning of flushing systems, the supply of drilling fluid, working fluids and flushing chemicals, as well as on-site support of the work with experienced specialist personnel and laboratory equipment. The tasks also include monitoring the flushing cleaning with regard to sufficient separation of solids, including the provision and operation of centrifuges and a flocculation station. Furthermore, the disposal of mining waste must be organized and supervised on the construction site as the client's representative. The bidder must confirm or provide the following qualifications upon submission of the offer and maintain them as the future contractor: - Proof of at least 3 references for projects in medium-deep/deep geothermal energy or similar projects in the European Union (depth at least 800 m; temperatures up to 70 °C) with comparable scope of supply or services, references not older than 5 years - Information on delivery time, lead time and call-off time, taking into account/adhering to the following key dates: o Start of drilling 1 and 2 (HKW South) February 2026 o Start of drilling 3 and 4 (Gartenstraße/HKW Süd) May 2026 o Start of drilling 5 and 6 (HKW Süd) August 2026 o Start of drilling 7 and 8 (Optional) November 2026 o Estimated completion of services (no later than) July 2027 - coherent flushing program with formulation proposals for all drilling sections according to the technical description and taking into account this technical specification - complete waste plan stating the carrier and processor/disposer; proof of current valid certifications (according to EfbV) for drilling muds and other drilling waste from all specialized waste management companies (contractor and/or subcontractor) - all data sheets to be submitted must allow for a comprehensive evaluation of the requirements of this specification

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on December 16, 2025. Last refreshed 34 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Energie und Wasser Potsdam GmbH

Energie und Wasser Potsdam GmbH has issued 31 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Energy & Power, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Germany. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), DÖE Bekanntmachungsservice (Germany), and Vergabe Brandenburg (Germany). Most recent publication: August 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Drilling Fluids Solutions Germany GmbH was awarded the contract for €5,500,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Germany. 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.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Drilling Fluids Solutions Germany GmbH. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Energie und Wasser Potsdam GmbH in Germany. 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 Mining & Extractives sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
German

Source

ted
TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

Energie und Wasser Potsdam GmbH
🇩🇪Germany

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