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31212867 Inspection development piston rods Oosterscheldekering

Rijkswaterstaat Programma's, Projecten en Onderhoud · Innovation partnership · 1 lots · 410894
Type
Services
73200000 · Advisory service on re
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-90d
Mar 18, 2026 · 15:00
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence high

This innovation partnership concerns the development of an objective inspection method for the piston rods of the Oosterscheldekering, including a commercial supply and maintenance phase.

Services · Innovation partnership · European procedure

EuropeanComplete timeline
Contracting authority
Rijkswaterstaat Programma's, Projecten en Onderhoud
Contract type
Services
Innovation partnership
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
March 18, 2026
15:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
73200000
Advisory service on research and development
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 73ServicesEU tenderInspection methodInnovationResearch and development

01What is being requested

Development of an inspection method for the piston rods of the Oosterscheldekering via an innovation partnership. The contract consists of two phases: Phase 1 (Research and development) for the development and validation of the measurement method, and Phase 2 (Commercial supply and maintenance phase) for the delivery of a second product and maintenance for a maximum of 10 years.

For the inspection of the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders of the Oosterscheldekering, there is currently no suitable, standardized inspection method available. The current visual inspections within the maintenance regime are insufficient to objectively monitor degradation and prioritize renovation. Rijkswaterstaat therefore wishes to develop and implement an automated, objective inspection method, including the associated product. Due to its innovative nature, the contract is tendered via an Innovation Partnership. The contractor develops the inspection method and tests and validates i

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02Strategic insight

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Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Ensure that technical competence regarding automated visual inspection and AI/image recognition on metal structures is demonstrable through relevant references from the past 5 years. Take intellectual property rights into account, as the contracting authority wishes to have full ownership of the developed hardware and software. Prepare for an innovation partnership where the focus lies on the joint development of a solution that is not yet available on the market.
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03Points of attention

Important · 5
The contract is executed as an innovation partnership.Important
Rijkswaterstaat obtains full and exclusive ownership of the developed inspection product, the hardware setup, and the software.Important
The maintenance phase is contracted for a maximum of 10 years.Important
Participants in the information meeting must bring their own PPE (helmet, vest, and safety shoes).Important
The set award criteria (BPKV) cannot be negotiated.Important

04Can I take part?

Technical — The entrepreneur has gained experience in the period of five years prior to the deadline for receipt of the tender in developing and performing automated visual inspections, in which steel or metal construction parts (such as bridges, rails, masts, tanks, cranes, or load-bearing structures) were analyzed using image recognition, artificial intelligence

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).

06Process & timeline

Publication announcement
04-02-2026
Deadline for registering participation in information meeting
18-02-2026
Information meeting
24-02-2026
Deadline for submitting requests for further information
27-02-2026
Publication of memorandum of information registration phase
04-03-2026
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate
18-03-2026
Opening digital vault in TenderNed with requests to participate
19-03-2026
Sending notification of the invitation to submit a first tender
01-04-2026
Deadline for submitting a complaint about the invitation decision
08-04-2026
Deadline for submitting request for further information after invitation
15-04-2026
Publication of memorandum of information tender phase
22-04-2026
Deadline for submitting first tender
13-05-2026
Beoordeling eerste inschrijving
14-05 t/m 19-05-2026
Terugkoppelen eerste inschrijving naar gegadigden en uitnodiging onderhandeling
22-05-2026
Indienen agendapunten onderhandelingsfase door gegadigden t/m
27-05-2026
Voeren van onderhandelingsgesprekken
01-06 t/m 05-06-2026
Uiterste datum indiening verzoeken om nadere inlichtingen
10-06-2026
Publicatie nota van inlichtingen
12-06-2026
Indienen definitieve inschrijving
03-07-2026
Beoordeling en voornemen tot gunning
17-07-2026

07Value 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.

08Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Sweco Nederland B.V. SME9880×
2RPS advies- en ingenieursbureau B.V.SME9833×
3Boskalis Nederland B.V.SME9855×
4Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME97125×
5Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME97109×
6Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME9774×

09Tender documents

Verslag marktonderzoek 31212867 Inspectie ontwikkeling zuigerstangenpdfFeb 6, 2026 · 103 KB
Bijlage B tekeningen bordessen7zFeb 5, 2026 · 2971 KB
31212867 Aanbestedingsleidraad zuigerstangenpdfFeb 5, 2026 · 787 KB
uea_568181_20260204093338pdfFeb 5, 2026 · 351 KB
31212867 Vraagspecificatie inspectie stangdeklaagpdfFeb 5, 2026 · 1025 KB
31212867 Bijlage K Samenwerkingovereenkomst ARVODI-2025pdfFeb 5, 2026 · 299 KB
31212867 Bijlage F Aanbestedingsleidraad InschrijvingsbiljetdocxFeb 5, 2026 · 37 KB
31212867 Bijlage H Aanbestedingsleidraad Uitwerking BPKV criteriapdfFeb 5, 2026 · 224 KB
31212867 Bijlage G Aanbestedingsleidraad InschrijvingsstaatdocxFeb 5, 2026 · 44 KB
31212867 Bijlage C Aanvullende eigen verklaringdocxFeb 5, 2026 · 45 KB
31212867 Bijlage I Aanbestedingsleidraad Model K verklaringdocxFeb 5, 2026 · 41 KB
Bijlage E Randvoorwaarden_veiligheid_inspectie_stangdeklaag_OSK getekendpdfFeb 5, 2026 · 524 KB

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11Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the contract regarding the Oosterscheldekering?
The purpose is the development of an automated and objective inspection method to measure and monitor damage to the rod coating of the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders.
What does the obligation regarding the validation of the inspection method entail?
The contractor must test and validate the developed inspection method on at least two operational piston rods selected by Rijkswaterstaat.
Which technical and safety requirements must the tender comply with?
Tenderers must fully comply with the safety and quality standards as laid down in annex E and H, and provide technical specifications and drawings in accordance with annex B.
Which suitability criteria are applied to the contractor?
Tenderers must provide proof of relevant technical experience, have the technical competence and resources for the development and validation, and possess safety and quality protocols at their work.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

12Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 165K
median
€ 413K
p75
€ 1,0 mln
deze opdracht

Gegunde waarden in CPV 73 · diensten n=468