Estonia's electricity and gas system operator, Elering, has initiated a tender process for the construction of a crisis management center.
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The new center, expected to cost €28.7 million excluding VAT, will be built next to Elering's head office in Tallinn. It must meet state defense security requirements and is expected to be completed within two years.
According to Hannes Kont, head of Elering's crisis preparedness unit, the establishment of the crisis management center is part of a broader crisis preparedness program. This program is a response to the changed security situation, which has led to increased investment in infrastructure security.
Kont emphasized the need for a secure environment to monitor and control the situation, citing the threat assessments issued by the state and the situation in Ukraine. The details of the technological solutions to be implemented will not be disclosed due to security concerns.
The tender participants must submit a preliminary bid with a deadline of 20 months. Elering aims to conclude the construction contract by the beginning of next year and complete the crisis management center by the end of 2028 or the start of 2029.
