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Selection of advisors for new construction of residential care location Saenden and primary school de Westerkim
Agora Zaanstreek · Restricted · 1 lots · 408608
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
71000000 · Architectural, constru
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-115d
Feb 20, 2026 · 23:59
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
4 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
This tender concerns the selection of an architect for the new construction of a residential care location and a primary school in Zaandam via a European non-public procedure. The procedure consists of a selection phase and an award phase in which the best price-quality ratio is central.
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CharacteristicsCPV 71ServicesEU tenderZaandamResidential care buildingAgora
01What is being requested
The assignment concerns the architectural and technical design of a new construction residential care location and a primary school with a gymnasium in Zaandam, including the design of the layout of the total plot.
With this selection, the Contracting Authority is looking for an architect for the new construction task. The works for this assignment include the architectural and technical design preparation of the building design of the project and the design of the layout of the total plot and the co-supervision of the aesthetic execution of the design.
1Lot 1: Architect selection—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure that the reference projects exactly meet the three required competencies and the size requirement. Pay extra attention to the sustainability vision and the use of BIM in the design. Ensure a complete application checklist to prevent exclusion.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
The assessment in phase 2 takes place based on a fixed fee.Important
During the vision presentation, detailed designs or models are not desired.Important
The written representation of the vision may cover a maximum of two A4 pages.Important
Candidates must apply for the entire assignment.Important
Joint ventures are jointly and severally liable.Important
04Can I take part?
Professional capability · 1
Registration in the professional or trade register of the country of origin.Professional capability
Financial · 2
Sound financial capacity based on solvency, profitability, and liquidity over the last three financial years (2022, 2023, and 2024).Financial
Possession of professional risk insurance with a liability limit of 1 million euro in accordance with DNR 2011 and a ten-year expiry period.Financial
Technical · 2
Experience in designing a new construction building of at least 6,800 m2 GFA, a utility building with an educational function, and a residential care building (maximum one reference project per competency).Technical
Experience with the use of a Building Information Model (BIM).Technical
05Exclusion 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).
06Award criteria
A: Vision for the assignmentweight n/a
Assessment of A1 Vision on functional design and aesthetics (20 points), A2 Vision on sustainability (20 points) and A3 Vision on cost-conscious design (10 points).
B Communication and design approach20%
Assessment of the communication and the chosen design approach (20 points).
C Vision presentationweight n/a
Assessment of the vision presentation (10 points).
D Price20%
Assessment of the price (20 points).
07Process & timeline
Announcement/publication
19-01-2026
Submitting questions/request for information
02-02-2026
Providing notice of clarification
06-02-2026
Submitting application form including attachments
20-02-2026
Assessment of applications
Week 9
Notification of selection decision
27-02-2026
Deadline for submitting additional evidence
04-03-2026
Assessment of evidence
05-03-2026
End of objection period
06-03-2026
Sending final invitations to tender
06-03-2026
Dialogue round
Week 13
Submitting questions/request for information
27-03-2026
Verstrekken nota van inlichtingen
03-04-2026
Indienen van de inschrijvingen
17-04-2026
Visiepresentatie
Week 17
Beoordeling van de inschrijvingen
Week 17
Mededeling van de gunningsbeslissing
24-04-2026
Einde Alcateltermijn
18-05-2026
Overeenkomst
Week 21
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
1Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME96151×
2Sweco Nederland B.V. SME9595×
3Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME9588×
4Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME94129×
5Nebest B.V.SME9429×
6Iv-Infra B.V.SME9435×
10Tender documents
uea_567089_20260116121024pdfJan 18, 2026 · 351 KB
TN567089 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260116124343pdfJan 18, 2026 · 140 KB
Selectieleidraad Europese aanbesteding Architect - De Zorgcirkel & Agora d.d. 15-01-2026 met ref. P2000291-0016pdfJan 18, 2026 · 567 KB
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
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12Frequently asked questions
What is the size of the new construction projects?
The project includes the new construction of a residential care location of 9,755 m2 and a primary school including a gymnasium with an area of 1,825 m2.
What does the work for the selected architect entail?
The works include the architectural and technical design preparation of the building design, the design of the layout of the total site, and the co-supervision of the aesthetic execution of the design.
How is the two-phase selection procedure structured?
In phase 1, the application and selection take place based on grounds for exclusion, suitability requirements, and selection criteria. In phase 2, five selected parties are invited for a tender and a vision presentation for a fixed fee.
Which suitability requirements must an architect meet?
Bidders must possess demonstrable expertise in both architectural design and technical design.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 341K
€ 341K
median
€ 992K
€ 992K
p75
€ 6,5 mln
€ 6,5 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 71 · diensten n=2713