Awarding of a Right-of-Way Use Agreement pursuant to § 46 para. 2 EnWG for the Laying and Operation of Power Lines for the General Supply Power Grid in Lörrach (excluding the Hauingen district)
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the award of a new Way Usage Agreement under Section 46 (2) of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG) by the City of Lörrach. The agreement is for the laying and operation of power lines within the general supply electricity network for the city of Lörrach, specifically excluding the Hauingen district. The City of Lörrach, located in Baden-Württemberg with approximately 51,000 inhabitants, is seeking to grant these rights for its electricity supply network. The previous agreement with naturenergie netze GmbH, the current owner of the electricity supply network and holder of the way usage rights, expired on December 31, 2018. This procurement process aims to select a new contractor to operate the relevant supply network. The Way Usage Agreement to be concluded will have a maximum term of 20 years. This represents a significant opportunity for utility companies to manage and maintain essential energy infrastructure within a defined urban area. The scope of work involves the operational responsibilities associated with an electricity supply network, ensuring reliable power distribution to the residents and businesses of Lörrach, excluding the specified district. The tender emphasizes the legal framework of the EnWG, highlighting the importance of compliance and regulatory adherence in the energy sector.
This is a services contract in the energy and power sector, with a focus on Power Generation and Transmission Distribution. 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 services in the energy and power sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from GermanThe city of Lörrach, with approximately 51,000 inhabitants, is located in Baden-Württemberg. The owner of the general supply power grid and the current holder of the right-of-way use rights according to § 46 para. 2 Energy Industry Act (EnWG) in the city area of Lörrach, excluding the Hauingen district, is naturenergie netze GmbH. The right-of-way use agreement between the city of Lörrach and naturenergie netze GmbH according to § 46 para. 2 EnWG expired on 12/31/2018. The city of Lörrach is now awarding a new right-of-way use agreement according to § 46 para. 2 EnWG for the general supply power grid in the city area of Lörrach, excluding the Hauingen district, through this procedure. This includes the task of operating a corresponding supply network. The right-of-way use agreement to be concluded provides for a maximum term of 20 years.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 9, 2026. Last refreshed 34 days ago. Original language: German. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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?
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Stadtnetze Lörrach GmbH & Co. KG. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Stadt Lörrach - Fachbereich Recht/Baurecht/Vergabe in Germany. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Stadtnetze Lörrach GmbH & Co. KG was awarded the contract for €87,297,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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