Open tender · Italy · Fuel cells

Fornitura e Posa in Noleggio Operativo Di UN Impianto Di Generazione Elettrica e Termica Ad Alta Efficienza Mediante Tecnologia Fuel Cells (SOFC) A Servizio Del Data Center Cineca-Infn C/o-Dama Tecnopolo Di Bologna Inclusiva Di Lavori Strumentali e Servizi Di Conduzione e Manutenzione

In EnglishSecurity services (SAKRA) for winter maintenance

CINECA Consorzio Interuniversitario

CINECA Consorzio Interuniversitario in Italy is inviting bids for “Security services (SAKRA) for winter maintenance”. Bids close on 13 October 2026, 18:00 CEST; the estimated value is €117 million. Who can bid: Proven experience in building energy production plants; Environmental management systems in place. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Fuel-cell power and heat plant for a Bologna data centre, for energy plant suppliers with operating-lease experience

CINECA and INFN are buying a high-efficiency electricity and thermal generation plant using solid oxide fuel cell technology for their data centre at the DAMA Technopole in Bologna. The contract covers supply, installation under operational leasing, instrumental works, and operation and maintenance services.

Who can win it

  • Proven experience in building energy production plants
  • Environmental management systems in place
  • Assessment of non-financial or ESG risks

Key facts

Estimated value
€117 million
Procedure
Contract notice
How bids are judged
Most economically advantageous tender scored on past experience, plant layout, organisation, maintenance quality, price, technological improvement, social inclusion report and environmental criteria

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