Government procurement price of warehouse solar storage in Switzerland

How is public procurement regulated in Switzerland?

The Swiss Confederation and the 26 cantons each have the power to enact their own public procurement legislation for public procurements by entities on a national and cantonal/municipal level within the framework provided by international and national law. Thus, public procurement in Switzerland is regulated on three levels:

What is Switzerland's government procurement platform?

Switzerland's official platform for government procurement is simap.ch, a centralized repository for tenders from the federal government, cantons, and communes. The platform provides access to a wide range of procurement opportunities, including construction projects, goods, and services.

Does Switzerland support pumped storage operators?

Despite the government’s objectives defined in the Energy Strategy 2050, there is currently no direct support via subsidy for pumped storage operators in Switzerland.

Can a public procurement contract be cancelled or terminated in Switzerland?

It is disputed in Switzerland whether a contract which has been concluded in violation of public procurement law (i) is void or must be cancelled or terminated or (ii) whether the review body may only declare its invalidity and award damages (Art. 58 III FAPP/IAPP; Art. 9 III FAIM).

Where can I find e-procurement notices in Switzerland?

Most of the public procurement notices and many of the contract award notices at federal, cantonal and municipal level are published online on Apart from that, e-procurement is still not very well developed in Switzerland.

What are the different types of procurement procedures in Switzerland?

Swiss public procurement law knows four different procurement types of procedures: Open procedure („offenes Verfahren”): All interested providers/suppliers may submit an offer after the planned procurement has been published (Art. 18 FAPP/IAPP).