Inspection of pipelines without disrupting water supply
Brabant Water NV is seeking an innovative, non-disruptive method to inspect water pipelines over a minimum of 1 km. The solution must detect wall thickness and leaks without shut-offs, pressure loss, or disruption of the drinking water supply. Specific attention is given to asbestos cement pipes, where the accuracy must be equivalent to that for other materials. The measurement results must be representative of the entire length, reported in segments, so that decisions regarding maintenance and replacement can be made on a realistic basis. Following a one-year pilot phase, a long-term contract will follow. The tender focuses on a technology that is both accurate and cost-efficient, with minimal effort for the operator.
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01What is being requested
Brabant Water NV is seeking an innovative, non-disruptive method to inspect water pipelines over a minimum of 1 km. The solution must detect wall thickness and leaks without shut-offs, pressure loss, or disruption of the drinking water supply. Specific attention is given to asbestos cement pipes, where the accuracy must be equivalent to that for other materials. The measurement results must be representative of the entire length, reported in segments, so that decisions regarding maintenance and replacement can be made on a realistic basis. Following a one-year pilot phase, a long-term contract will follow. The tender focuses on a technology that is both accurate and cost-efficient, with minimal effort for the operator.
The contracting authority is seeking an innovative solution for inspecting water pipelines, aimed at providing a reliable and efficient assessment of the condition over a minimum length of 1 kilometer. This assessment should be based on the (remaining) wall thickness and the detection of leaks with relatively minimal effort. The proposed solution must meet the following functional requirements: [rest of the provided English description remains unchanged]
02Exclusion grounds
- 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).
03Value in context
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.
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
What are the most important functional requirements for the inspection method?
Is the technology suitable for asbestos cement pipes?
How must the inspection measurement results be reported?
What is the intended contract duration after the initial phase?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 250K
€ 550K
€ 1,1 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 76 · diensten n=19