Retrofit of generator transformer Uk3 in Cologne
Original notice title
Germany – Transformers – Ertüchtigung (Retrofit) des Generatortransformators Uk3 im Unterwerk Köln
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
30 / 100
Complexity
80 / 100
Risk factors
The retrofit involves a specialized 16.7Hz, 33.3 MVA transformer – limited number of qualified suppliers may exist.
Tight deadline: ~30 days from notice (03 June 2026) to submission (03 July 2026).
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- Supplies contract
- 2 lots
- Duration until May 2028
- Retrofit (external workshop revision) of generator transformer Uk3 (16.7Hz, 33.3 MVA, ABB)
- Transport of transformer to and from external workshop
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Deutsche Bahn (DB Energie GmbH) seeks a contractor for the retrofit (external overhaul) of generator transformer Uk3 (16.7Hz, 33.3 MVA, ABB) at the substation in Cologne, Germany. The tender is a negotiated procedure without publication (neg-w-call) for supplies. Only one complete lot is described, but the structured data lists a second incomplete lot. The estimated value is not provided. Submission is electronic, in German only, with deadline 2026-07-03. Award is based solely on price. Eligibility criteria are referenced externally. No procurement documents were analyzed.
Risks
The retrofit involves a specialized 16.7Hz, 33.3 MVA transformer – limited number of qualified suppliers may exist.
Tight deadline: ~30 days from notice (03 June 2026) to submission (03 July 2026).
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Tenders must be valid until contract award
Administrative
- Electronic submission via the designated bieterportal
- Submission in German language only
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Location
Frankfurt Main, DEU
Identifier
03af3a2e-a9dd-4756-b820-80941b7f8603
Activity
Railway services
Lots (2)
LOT-0001
Ertüchtigung (Retrofit) des Generatortransformators Uk3 im Unterwerk Köln
Retrofit of the generator transformer Uk3 at substation Cologne, including transport and external workshop revision. Scope involves a 16.7Hz, 33.3 MVA, ABB transformer.
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Original TED description
Die Deutsche Bahn betreibt in mehreren zentralen Umformerwerken frequenzelastische Netzkupplungsumformer bzw. Bahnstromumformer, die das öffentliche dreiphasige 50Hz-Stromnetz der allgemeinen Landesversorgung mit dem einphasigen 16,7Hz-Bahnstromnetz verbinden. Die frequenzelastischen Netzkupplungsumformer bestehen hauptsächlich aus zwei miteinander starr gekoppelten rotierenden elektrischen Maschinen – einem doppeltgespeisten Drehstrom-Asynchronmotor (50Hz) mit einer GTO-Leistungsregelung und einem Einphasen-Synchrongenerator mit Gleichstromerregung. Die Leistung aus dem öffentlichen 50Hz Drehstromnetz wird mittels eines 50Hz-dreiphasen-Transformators von 110kV auf die Betriebsspannung/Maschinenspannung (hier 10,5kV) der Asynchronmaschine herunter und durch einen Einphasen 16,7Hz-einphasen-Transformator auf 110kV hochgespannt. Im Zuge der geplanten Unterwerkserneuerung (16,7 Hz) im Umformerwerk Köln soll der Transformator Uk3 (16,7Hz, 33,3 MVA, ABB) abtransportiert und einer externen Werksrevision unterzogen werden.
Lot 2
Lot 2
Incomplete lot data; no identifier or title provided. Additional CPV: 50532200.
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Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 03 Jun 2026
- Languages
- German
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0025
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 382102-2026
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
30 / 100
Complexity
80 / 100
Risk factors
The retrofit involves a specialized 16.7Hz, 33.3 MVA transformer – limited number of qualified suppliers may exist.
Tight deadline: ~30 days from notice (03 June 2026) to submission (03 July 2026).
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications