Analysis of the Potential Uses of Mine and Mining Water in Germany

Summary

The tender concerns an analysis of the potential uses of mine water, mining water and mine drainage water in Germany. The contractor must produce a study identifying currently unused opportunities and proposing ways to use the water to protect people and the environment, including approaches that are economically viable. The study must bring together existing data, including information on mining-water composition, gathered through desk research rather than new laboratory analysis. It must assess the water’s potential for obtaining raw materials and for energy use, describe water-management measures at selected sites in Germany, and consider mining sites as temporary water-retention areas, particularly during heavy rainfall. The work also includes mapping mining sites, water quality and water-management measures in GIS-compatible maps and maintaining the maps during the project. The deadline for submitting a bid is 7 October 2026. Precise participation, qualification and technical requirements must be checked in the official tender details and tender documents.