New Building Management System for ETH Zurich

Approval for public tendering

ETH Zurich and PSI launch joint WTO tender for a new building management system

ETH Zurich and the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) are working together to replace their existing building management systems: they are publishing a joint WTO invitation to tender for a future-proof, high-performance building management system. The new system is expected to not only meet the existing requirements, but also contribute to the further development of digital control and monitoring technologies and thus accelerate the digital transformation in building and equipment automation.

The close cooperation of ETH and PSI in the procurement process makes it possible to leverage synergies and combine the expertise of both institutions. The replacement of the building management system is an important step in the technological development of both organisations and will enable them to meet the increasing demands for automation and efficiency.

New timetable for WTO tender

The Steering Committee of the project to procure a new building management system for ETH and PSI has approved a new timetable. The original timetable for publishing the tender documents in November proved to be too ambitious.

The publication of the tender documents on simap.ch is now planned for the end of February 2025. This new schedule will enable the project team to meet the high quality standards it has set itself. We would like to thank everyone involved for their commitment and support.

Empa and Eawag join the efforts of ETH and PSI to procure a new building management system

Empa and Eawag, two renowned Swiss research institutes, are joining the efforts of ETH Zurich and PSI to procure a new building management system. Together, they aim to introduce a modern, resource-efficient and high-performance building management system. This cross-institutional collaboration within the external page ETH Domain will create numerous synergies, from procurement to implementation and operation of the new building management system.

In view of the public tendering let’s take a quick look at the institutions involved in the project:

ETH Zurich – Science for Society

ETH Zurich is one of the world's leading technical universities and stands for excellence in research, teaching and knowledge transfer. With its focus on the natural and engineering sciences as well as architecture and management, it is an important driver of innovation for the economy and society in Switzerland and beyond.

external page PSI – Cutting-edge research for energy and the environment

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland, focusing on energy, environment and health. PSI develops innovative technologies for sustainable energy production and use and researches environmentally friendly energy systems.

external page Empa – Hands-on research for sustainable materials

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) brings its extensive experience in materials science, environmental technology and energy to the project. With a clear focus on practical research, it supports the transition to environmentally friendly building materials and energy-efficient technologies.

external page Eawag – Research for sustainable water management

As a leading research institute in the field of water, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) is committed to the sustainable use of water.

New opportunities through interdisciplinary cooperation

The expansion of the project team makes it possible to leverage the combined knowledge and resources of the participating institutions, making the procurement more efficient and future-proof.

Collaboration across institutions underlines the shared commitment of ETH, PSI, Empa and Eawag to sustainable building technologies and the responsible use of public funds.