The client is faced with investments for suspension guy chains in their own distribution network during the calendar years 2020 to 2025. The compilations of the various suspension guy chains are subject to the patent family "wire rope bridging device and use in a conversion or manufacturing process for overhead line masts" (CH 01472/17, WO 2019/110204 A1 and national phases thereof). The patent is owned by the Axpo Group.

The tendered lots are awarded to one or more providers on the basis of framework contracts.

A framework contract for the manufacture, testing and delivery of loops according to the specification for use in the client's distribution network at the Grynau and Birr workshop locations.

Optionally, a framework contract for the production, testing and delivery of complete iTAK components to project locations in the customer's supply area.

Optionally, a framework contract for the delivery of iTAK individual components to the Grynau and Birr workshop locations for use in the client's distribution network.