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Purchase, delivery and maintenance of 2x mobile self-sufficient vacuum installations
Ministerie van Defensie · Open · 1 lots · 415569
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Type
Supplies
42122430 · Centrifugal pumps
Estimated value
€ 1,30M
estimated
To deadline
-45d
May 8, 2026 · 12:00
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence high
The assignment concerns the delivery of two self-sufficient vacuum installations for the transport department of Defensie, suitable for suctioning various waste streams in a maritime environment.
Supplies · Open · European procedure
European
CharacteristicsCPV 42SuppliesEU tendervacuum installationcentrifugal pumpADR
01What is being requested
Purchase of two complete, self-sufficient and mobile vacuum installations in a 20ft container design. The installations are intended for suctioning various waste streams (such as fuels, water and oil) and must have a technical lifespan of at least 15 years.
Within the Royal Navy, the transport department carries out various activities on the Marine terrain in Den Helder. This includes various cleaning activities using vacuum technology for the purpose of maintaining the fleet. Currently, the vehicle fleet consists of a number of vacuum trucks and a number of separate vacuum units. The existing separate vacuum units cannot meet their mission objectives. Furthermore, these suction units do not comply with ADR regulations. This results in the existing suction units needing to be replaced by two complete self-sufficient vacuum installations with the
1Purchase, delivery and maintenance of 2x mobile self-sufficient vacuum installations€1,300,000
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Ensure a full technical substantiation of the modular deployability and the self-sufficient properties of the installation. Verify whether all components comply with the specific maritime requirements, such as the necessary coating systems (CX according to ISO 12944) and stainless steel 316 execution. Take into account the strict requirements regarding documentation and engineering, as production work may only start after approval of drawings.
03Points of attention
Important · 6
ADR regulations: The installations must comply with ADR regulations and be provided with the correct certification.Important
Engineering holdpoint: The Contractor may not commence production work before drawings have been approved by the Contracting Authority.Important
Drawing review time: The maximum review time for drawings is two (2) weeks with a maximum of two (2) review rounds.Important
Documentation: All documentation must be provided as hardcopy and digital (PDF).Important
Certification: The installation must be provided with various certificates including CE, ADR and SIR.Important
Commissioning: The first commissioning takes place in cooperation with an instructor/expert from the Contractor (at least one day).Important
04Can I take part?
Technical · 1
The Contractor must demonstrably be VCA certified. A copy of the certificate must be attached to the tender.Technical
Professional capability · 3
All managers of the Contractor involved in the execution of the work within this specification must possess the VCA-vol diploma, including a valid safety pass.Professional capability
All employees of the Contractor involved in the execution of the work within this specification must possess the VCA diploma, including a valid safety pass.Professional capability
For every employee of the Contractor, it applies that they possess at least a VOG with defence profile.Professional capability
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).
06Value in context
€1,300,000
07Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Sulzer Pumps Wastewater Netherlands B.V.SME9466×
2Xylem Water Solutions Nederland B.V.SME7810×
3REMONDIS Smart Infra B.V.SME7810×
4Distrimex Pompen & Service B.V.SME755×
5JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS PRO NL B.V.SME759×
6Hobrand B.V. SME712×
08Tender documents
Planning.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 22 KB
BIJLAGE - referentieopdrachten Vacuum installaties.docxdocxMar 13, 2026 · 4 KB
Uitsluitingsgronden.docxdocxMar 13, 2026 · 22 KB
Concept Eigendomsverklaring.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 59 KB
Bijlage - Concept Koop- en leveringsovereenkomst.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 185 KB
Bijlage - Concept Raamovereenkomst Onderhoud.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 331 KB
Aan te leveren stukken.docxdocxMar 13, 2026 · 22 KB
RECHTSBESCHERMING.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 29 KB
AFKORTINGEN EN BEGRIPPENLIJST.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 26 KB
Beschrijving.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 37 KB
UEA Ministerie van Defensie.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 82 KB
14316603 PVE Vacuum installaties_V2.0.pdfpdfMar 13, 2026 · 644 KB
09Legal themes that may be relevant here
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10Frequently asked questions
Which specific certification requirements must the vacuum installations meet?
The new self-sufficient vacuum installations must be provided with the correct ADR certification to comply with the applicable regulations.
What are the most important functional requirements for the new vacuum installations?
The installations must be deployable mobile at various tactical locations and can be deployed modularly for cleaning activities involving small or large quantities of waste substances.
Which plans must be submitted as part of the selection requirements?
Bidders must submit a delivery, installation and maintenance plan within the specified period, as well as a replacement plan for the current units that do not meet ADR standards.
What is the purpose of replacing the current vacuum units?
The existing separate vacuum units do not meet the mission objectives and the ADR regulations. The replacement by two complete self-sufficient installations ensures an adequate response to the capacity issues from the armed forces.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
11Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 300K
€ 300K
median
€ 800K
€ 800K
p75
€ 4,0 mln
€ 4,0 mln
€ 1,3 mln
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