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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
79200000 · Accounting, audit and
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-35d
May 12, 2026 · 10:00
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
AQUON is seeking one high-quality bidder for the execution of accounting services, including the statutory annual audit and a natural advisory function, for the period starting from audit year 2026.
Services · Open · European procedure
European1 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 79ServicesEU tenderAccounting Services
01What is being requested
The assignment concerns the execution of accounting services for AQUON, consisting of the annual statutory audit of the annual accounts, interim audit, the natural advisory function and incidental audit work. The agreement is intended for the audit year 2026 and beyond.
AQUON wishes to enter into a service agreement with one contractor for the execution of accounting services by means of this EU public procurement.
1Accounting Services—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure a complete bid by strictly following the checklist and the mandatory formats to prevent exclusion based on formal errors. Prepare for the presentation and interviews which are part of the quality assessment. Take into account the validity period of four months during which your offer is irrevocable and binding.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
Formal requirements: You must use the provided formats for the bid.Important
Validity period: The bid has a mandatory validity period of at least four months after the closing date.Important
Verification: After the award, Verification documents will be requested; take into account the application time for the Tax and Customs Administration Statement and the Certificate of Conduct for Tenders (GBA).Important
Submission method: Bids must be submitted exclusively via TenderNed.Important
Collaboration: If bidding as a Partnership or with a Third Party/Subcontractor, additional regulations apply.Important
04Can I take part?
Financial · 1
Financial and economic standing (see Chapter 3 Procurement Guide).Financial
Technical · 1
Technical and professional competence (see Chapter 3 Procurement Guide).Technical
Professional capability · 1
Professional qualification (see Chapter 3 Procurement Guide).Professional capability
Exclusion ground · 1
Not a Russian Bidder and no application of other grounds for exclusion (see Chapter 3 Procurement Guide).Exclusion ground
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (1)
- Not a Russian Bidder and no application of other grounds for exclusion (see Chapter 3 Procurement Guide).
06Award criteria
Qualityweight n/a
Assessment based on three components: 1. Methodology, 2. Team composition, continuity and collaboration, and 3. Extra added value. Additionally, an assessment will take place on component 4: presentation and interview.
Priceweight n/a
Assessment based on the completed Price Schedule.
07Process & timeline
Publication of announcement and tender documents
1 april 2026
Deadline for submitting questions, first round
10 april 2026 10:00
Publication of Memorandum of Information 1
17 april 2026
Deadline for submitting questions, second round
23 april 2026 10:00
Publication of Memorandum of Information 2
30 april 2026
Closing period for submitting a Bid
12 mei 2026 10:00
Presentation and interviews
26 mei 2026
Sending Award Decision, start of appeal period and verification
8 juni 2026
Final award
29 juni 2026
Effective date of Agreement
1 juli 2026
08Value in context
Estimate not published
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
09Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1BDO Audit & Assurance B.V.SME10057×
2Pricewaterhousecoopers Accountants N.V.SME10054×
3Flynth Audit B.V.SME10027×
4Verstegen accountants en adviseursUnknown10022×
5Deloitte Accountants B.V.SME9944×
6Baker Tilly (Netherlands) N.V.SME9938×
10Tender documents
TN580311 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260401143558pdfApr 2, 2026 · 200 KB
7. PrijzenbladxlsxApr 2, 2026 · 31 KB
9. AWVODI 2018pdfApr 2, 2026 · 381 KB
3. DefinitiespdfApr 2, 2026 · 59 KB
4. Spelregels rondom de aanbestedingpdfApr 2, 2026 · 80 KB
5. Voorschriften Samenwerkingsverband, Derde en OnderaannemerpdfApr 2, 2026 · 120 KB
13. Controleprotocol AQUON 2025 ev inclusief normenkaderpdfApr 2, 2026 · 856 KB
6. Format kerncompetentiedocxApr 2, 2026 · 31 KB
2. Checklist VerificatiedocumentenpdfApr 2, 2026 · 59 KB
12. Format sleutelfunctionarissendocxApr 2, 2026 · 28 KB
11. ConformiteitenlijstpdfApr 2, 2026 · 92 KB
10. WachtkamerovereenkomstpdfApr 2, 2026 · 115 KB
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
12Frequently asked questions
In what manner can a bid be submitted?
Entrepreneurs can submit a bid on an independent basis, as part of a partnership and/or by making use of third parties.
Which documents are mandatory when submitting the bid?
The bid must include, among other things, the legally signed UEA (annexes) and the 'Core Competence Format'. In the case of collaboration with a third party, the UEA must also be completed for the third party.
What requirements apply to the contractor's quality assurance?
Proven (internal) quality and compliance certification, such as ISO, NEN, or VCA, is a knock-out requirement, unless specifically stated otherwise in writing.
What are the most important suitability criteria for this assignment?
Bidders must provide evidence of previously successful accountancy contracts for the public sector or similar organizations and must demonstrate a substantial methodology for ensuring continuity and quality.
When must verification documents be submitted?
Verification documents do not need to be submitted with the initial bid; the contracting authority will only request these from the winning bidder after the award decision.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 200K
€ 200K
median
€ 640K
€ 640K
p75
€ 3,0 mln
€ 3,0 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 79 · diensten n=4949