Construction of Hydrogen pipeline (HytransPort Rotterdam)
The tender by N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie concerns the construction of a 32 km long, 24-inch underground hydrogen transport pipeline within the Haven Industrieel Complex (HIC) in Rotterdam. The project is part of the HytransPort Rotterdam initiative, aimed at establishing a sustainable hydrogen network for the port industry. The works include excavation, laying, and sealing the pipeline, including adjacent valve locations, and ensuring the integrity and safety of the system. The procedure is a competitive procedure with negotiation, whereby the contracting authority employs a selective process to choose the most suitable contractor. Execution requires expertise in underground piping systems, hydrogen technology, safety standards, and project management. The contracting authority expects a detailed technical design, a realistic schedule, a cost estimate, and a quality assurance plan. The tender offers an opportunity for specialized construction and infrastructure companies with experience in hydrogen transport and underground constructions.
Works · Competitive procedure with negotiation · European procedure · SME-friendly
01What is being requested
The tender by N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie concerns the construction of a 32 km long, 24-inch underground hydrogen transport pipeline within the Haven Industrieel Complex (HIC) in Rotterdam. The project is part of the HytransPort Rotterdam initiative, aimed at establishing a sustainable hydrogen network for the port industry. The works include excavation, laying, and sealing the pipeline, including adjacent valve locations, and ensuring the integrity and safety of the system. The procedure is a competitive procedure with negotiation, whereby the contracting authority employs a selective process to choose the most suitable contractor. Execution requires expertise in underground piping systems, hydrogen technology, safety standards, and project management. The contracting authority expects a detailed technical design, a realistic schedule, a cost estimate, and a quality assurance plan. The tender offers an opportunity for specialized construction and infrastructure companies with experience in hydrogen transport and underground constructions.
The project 'HytransPort Rotterdam' provides for the development of a hydrogen transport network in the Rotterdam port area (Haven Industrieel Complex (HIC)) consisting of the construction of a 32 km long 24-inch underground transport pipeline and adjacent valve locations.
02Outcome
Visser & Smit Hanab bv
03Breakdown by lot
Per-lot values not published — bars show only the lot breakdown.
04Exclusion 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).
05Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for werken is € 5,54 M, for reference.
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09Frequently asked questions
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10Estimated value versus the market
€ 1,4 mln
€ 3,6 mln
€ 9,1 mln
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