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Distribution Operations Contractor

Oasen N.V. · Open · 1 lots · 423387
Type
Services
71000000 · Architectural, constru
Estimated value
€ 17M
estimated
To deadline
6d
Jun 22, 2026 · 11:00
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
4 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high

This tender concerns the supply of services, equipment, and materials for the maintenance of the drinking water pipeline network of Oasen N.V. The award will be made based on the best price-quality ratio.

Services · Open · European procedure

EuropeanComplete timeline
Contracting authority
Contract type
Services
Open
Estimated value
€16,500,000
estimated value
Submission deadline
June 22, 2026
11:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
Architectural, construction, civil engineering and inspection services
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 71ServicesEU tender

01What is being requested

Support for the activities of the Distribution Operations team by means of on-call assistance for planned maintenance and a 24/7 emergency service for the pipeline network.

The scope of the assignment relates to supporting the activities of the Distribution Operations team (technicians). This is understood to mean providing on-call assistance for planned (preventive and corrective) maintenance of the pipeline network, regardless of diameter or material type, through the use (whether structural or otherwise) of equipment, such as a number of excavators to be specified including operation and personnel, such as groundworkers and pavers with demonstrable craftsmanship. Further specifications are described in the 'Work Description'.

71000000€ 17MServices
1Distribution Operations Contractor€16,500,000

02Strategic insight

Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus strongly on the Plan of Approach for the qualitative criteria, as these are worth 70 points. Ensure a watertight description of the capacity guarantee and the logistics surrounding additional services. Do not forget to draft a concrete transition plan to score points on sustainability.
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03Points of attention

Important · 5
The emergency service must be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Important
In emergency situations, employees must be present at the location within 1 hour.Important
Applying non-market-conform prices may lead to exclusion.Important
Applying own general terms and conditions renders the bid invalid.Important
The bidder must maintain the bid for at least 90 days after closing.Important

04Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
  • No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).

05Award criteria

Capacity and quality assurance40 punten

Assessment of measures for sufficient capacity (personnel and equipment), presence during emergencies within 1 hour, organization of additional services, deployment of fixed teams, and general quality assurance.

Execution - administrative12 punten

Insight into the method of implementation, safeguarding of qualifications and certification, effective communication, and limitation of nuisance to the environment.

Sustainability18 punten

Vision on sustainability, use of circular or emission-free equipment, and the submission of a transition plan.

Price30 punten

The lowest price receives the maximum number of points; other bidders receive points in proportion to the lowest price.

06Process & timeline

Sending the invitation via Mercell Source-to-Contract
Donderdag 30 april 2026
Deadline for submitting questions and comments (1st note of information)
Maandag 11 mei 2026 voor 11:00
Deadline for sending 1st note of information by Oasen
Donderdag 21 mei 2026
Deadline for submitting questions and comments (2nd note of information)
Donderdag 28 mei 2026 voor 11:00
Deadline for sending 2nd note of information by Oasen
Maandag 8 juni 2026
Closing deadline for bids
Maandag 22 juni 2026 voor 11:00
Award decision
uiterlijk op Donderdag 9 juli 2026
End of standstill period
Donderdag 30 juli 2026
Start of implementation period
Dinsdag 1 september 2026
Start of execution of works - commencement date of agreement
Vrijdag 1 januari 2027

07Value in context

€16,500,000

08Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME100129×
2Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME99151×
3Sweco Nederland B.V. SME9995×
4Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME9988×
5Antea Nederland BVSME9977×
6Movares Nederland B.V.SME9966×

09Tender documents

Bijlage 6 - Werkomschrijving definitief.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 464 KB
Gunningscriteria.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 38 KB
Bijlage 1 - ARN 2016.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 198 KB
Leidraad.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 29 KB
Bijlage 3 - AISW 2018 Diensten.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 660 KB
Uitsluitingsgronden.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 29 KB
MT 1.1 Referentieproject kerncompetentie (1).docxdocxMay 2, 2026 · 76 KB
Bijlagen.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 28 KB
Instructie.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 31 KB
Gunningsfase.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 34 KB
Bijlage 5 - Wachtkamerovereenkomst concept.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 199 KB
Algemene gegevens.pdfpdfMay 2, 2026 · 39 KB

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11Frequently asked questions

What is the exact scope of the assignment?
The assignment concerns on-call assistance for planned (preventive and corrective) maintenance of the pipeline network, regardless of the diameter or the material type of the pipes.
What requirements must the personnel meet?
Groundworkers and pavers must possess demonstrable craftsmanship. Additionally, personnel must be available to operate the deployed excavators.
What equipment must the bidder make available?
Bidders must have task-specific equipment available, including a number of excavators to be specified, including the necessary operation.
What experience is required to participate in this tender?
Bidders must have experience in performing both planned and corrective maintenance on pipeline networks.

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12Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 341K
median
€ 992K
p75
€ 6,5 mln
€ 17 mln

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