CancelledSuppliesEuropeanCompetitive procedure with negotiation
Thermoplastic composite sheet consolidation equipment
Cato Composites B.V. · Competitive procedure with negotiation · 1 lots · 361261
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
42994200
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-504d
Jan 28, 2025 · 12:00
Knock-outs
3
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Caution — high thresholdconfidence high
Tender for the supply of equipment for the consolidation of thermoplastic composite sheets for Cato Composites. The procedure consists of a selection phase followed by a negotiation process.
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CharacteristicsCPV 42SuppliesEU tenderthermoplastic compositeconsolidation equipmentCato Composites
01What is being requested
Supply of thermoplastic composite sheet consolidation equipment for use in a Shared Facility or Field Lab at Cato Composites in Rheden.
This Selection Guideline contains information about the European tender of thermoplastic manufacturing equipment for Cato Composites B.V (Cato). The new manufacturing equipment should be capable of consolidating thermoplastic composites effectively. The scope of the assignment is further described in the selection guidelines. Cato Composites BV, a private company, has received public funding for an investment in their production process. One of the terms for spending this public funding is that Cato Composites BV has to carry out a public tender.
1Thermoplastic composite sheet consolidation equipment—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure timely registration on TenderNed to guarantee participation. Verify whether the reference projects exactly meet the scope requirement and the three-year term. Prepare for the obligation to manufacture a prototype during the award phase.
03Points of attention
Important · 4
The use of the ESPD PDF file is error-prone; the EML file is recommended.Important
The assignment requires the creation of a prototype with the proposed machine during the award process.Important
A bank guarantee may be requested as security for the fulfillment of warranty obligations.Important
The liability is contractually limited based on the total contract value.Important
04Can I take part?
Exclusion ground · 3
Parties with Russian or Belarusian nationality or entities that are more than 10% owned by these parties are excluded.Exclusion ground
Registration in the national professional register (not older than six months).Exclusion ground
Tendering Code of Conduct (not older than two years for Dutch companies).Exclusion ground
Financial · 1
Sufficiently insured against liability risks; if not met, a written statement from the insurer must be submitted.Financial
Technical · 3
Experience with similar scope: thermoplastic sheet consolidation manufacturing equipment (flat sheet).Technical
Reference assignments must have a volume of at least € 360,000 excluding VAT per year.Technical
Reference projects must have been completed within three years or have a start date of more than one year ago.Technical
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (3)
- Parties with Russian or Belarusian nationality or entities that are more than 10% owned by these parties are excluded.
- Registration in the national professional register (not older than six months).
- Tendering Code of Conduct (not older than two years for Dutch companies).
06Award criteria
Relevant experience regarding the assignment90 punten
Assessment of relevant knowledge and skills related to the assignment, based on the description in Annex D.
Qualitative assessment1 punt
Qualitative assessment applied if the experience does not lead to a distinctive ranking of six parties.
07Process & timeline
Publication of tender documents
vrijdag 13 december 2024
Deadline for registering for information meeting
donderdag 9 januari 2025 23:59u CET
Information meeting
vrijdag 10 januari 2025
Deadline for Q&A questions
dinsdag 14 januari 2025 12:00u CET
Publication of Q&A answers
vrijdag 17 januari 2025
Deadline Request to Participate
dinsdag 28 januari 2025 12:00u CET
Sending selection letters
vrijdag 31 januari 2025
Standstill period
tot maandag 10 februari 2025 23:59u CET
Start Bidding phase
woensdag 12 februari 2025 23:59 CET
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 leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
09Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Sulzer Pumps Wastewater Netherlands B.V.SME5862×
2De Groot Houtbewerkingsmachines B.V.SME533×
3Maas International B.V.SME5224×
4Haller benelux B.V.SME524×
5Terberg Matec Nederland B.V.SME523×
6Meclean Projects B.V.SME512×
10Tender documents
TN501577 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250605112000pdfJun 5, 2025 · 8 KB
Nota van inlichtingen 2025-01-23-1pdfJan 23, 2025 · 4 KB
Q&A 1 - Selection PhasepdfJan 17, 2025 · 77 KB
250110 Presentation Information Meeting - Tenderprocedure & Cato CompositespdfJan 17, 2025 · 1906 KB
Selection Guideline - Thermoplastic sheet consolidation equipment - Cato Composites B.V v1.0pdfDec 15, 2024 · 289 KB
Annex C - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)xmlDec 15, 2024 · 129 KB
Annex A - ARIV_2018-Engels-mei2018pdfDec 15, 2024 · 57 KB
TN501577 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20241213165554pdfDec 15, 2024 · 9 KB
Annex B - Submission of Questions and CommentsdocxDec 15, 2024 · 62 KB
Annex E - Further information on tender procedurepdfDec 15, 2024 · 148 KB
Annex C - European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)pdfDec 15, 2024 · 80 KB
Annex D - Bidder's ExperiencedocxDec 15, 2024 · 64 KB
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
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12Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this tender?
The assignment concerns the supply of thermoplastic production equipment that must be capable of effectively consolidating thermoplastic composite materials.
Why is this tender being conducted?
Cato Composites B.V. has received public funding for an investment in their production process. One condition for using these funds is to conduct a public tender.
How is the selection phase of this procedure organized?
The selection phase aims to select a maximum of six suitable parties who may participate in the subsequent bidding phase with dialogue.
Which general terms and conditions apply to the supply?
The delivery takes place on the agreed date(s) or period(s) at the specified location. The delivery includes the assembly or installation of the product in accordance with the contract requirements.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 300K
€ 300K
median
€ 800K
€ 800K
p75
€ 4,0 mln
€ 4,0 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 42 · leveringen n=273