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AT-2026-11: Market Consultation Drentse Zonneroute A37
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This document is a report of a market consultation for the realization and operation of a solar park along the A37. The project includes the construction and 30 years of maintenance of a solar energy installation over a route of 42 km.
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01What is being requested
The project concerns finding a suitable future operator for a solar park along the A37 over a route of 42 km between Hoogeveen and the German border. The assignment includes the realization, construction, operation and the management and maintenance (excluding paving) of the solar park and the associated infrastructure for a period of 30 years.
This market consultation is intended to prepare for the tender procedure of the project 'Drentse Zonneroute A37', for finding a suitable future operator of a solar park along national highway A37, and takes place on 23 April 2026. The market consultation is organized by the joint initiators of the project, namely: the Province of Drenthe, the municipalities of Hoogeveen, Emmen and Coevorden, the grid operators Enexis B.V. and N.V. RENDO, the Rijksvastgoedbedrijf (RVB), Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) and the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO). We expect to publish further information and
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02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus on the combination of technical expertise (solar parks, infrastructure) and management experience for the long term (30 years). Prepare for a complex contract structure under the UAV-GC 2025 where management, land and realization are combined. Take into account the social component; the role of local participation and the Energiekoepel A32 will be an important aspect. Analyze the financial risks of the realization obligation in relation to the requirements from the PIP and BKP, such as the mandatory coloring of panels.
03Points of attention
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<strong class='bold'>Realization obligation: Bidders may need to make an early investment decision due to the strict realization obligation.Important
<strong class='bold'>Contract form: The basic agreement, the management and maintenance, the land issuance and the solar park are based on <strong class='bold'>UAV-GC 2025.Important
<strong class='bold'>Functional inquiry: The requirements concern the what (guaranteed results) and the process concerns the how.Important
<strong class='bold'>Management and maintenance: The operator has a maintenance obligation for <strong class='bold'>30 years for the entire route (excl. paving).Important
<strong class='bold'>Landscape integration: The design must comply with the <strong class='bold'>Provinciaal Inpassingsplan (PIP) and the <strong class='bold'>Beeldkwaliteitsplan (BKP), including requirements for the coloring and placement of panels.Important
<strong class='bold'>Grid connection: There is uncertainty regarding the contracted grid connection and the realization of sufficient grid capacity.Important
<strong class='bold'>Local ownership: Attention is paid to <strong class='bold'>50% local ownership and the role of the Energiekoepel A37 in the development and operational phase.Important
<strong class='bold'>No cherry picking: The project must be realized in its entirety; not realizing specific parts of the design is not an option.Important
04Can I take part?
Technical — The procurement will likely be a European restricted procedure in which a selection procedure will first be followed.
05Value 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 werken is € 5,54 M, for reference.
06Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1BAM Infra B.V.SME9677×
2Dura Vermeer Infra Regionale Projecten BVSME9458×
3Boskalis Nederland B.V.SME9469×
4KWS Infra B.V.SME9392×
5Heijmans Infra B.V.SME9265×
6ENGIE Infra & Mobility B.V.SME9269×
07Tender documents
Bijlage 2 Formulier vragen en antwoorden Marktdag Drentse Zonneroute A37pdfMar 19, 2026 · 57 KB
20260318 Marktconsultatiedocument Drentse Zonneroute A37 marktdagpdfMar 19, 2026 · 896 KB
20250313 Verslag marktconsultatie Drentse Zonneroute A37pdfMar 19, 2026 · 14168 KB
Bijlage 1 Aanmeldformulier Marktdag Drentse Zonneroute A37pdfMar 19, 2026 · 60 KB
TN576571 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20260319092924pdfMar 19, 2026 · 175 KB
TN576571 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20260311140537pdfMar 11, 2026 · 173 KB
08Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 63> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbesteding voor het reinigen van wegen, straten en pleinen. Kan bij gunning op laagste prijs de indieniAdvies 442> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht voor werken voor het ontwerpen en uitvoeren van integraal groot onderhoudComplaint upheldAdvies 48> Europese niet-openbare procedure voor werktuigkundige en elektrotechnische installaties van de nieuwbouw van een multifunctionelAdvies 29> Europese openbare procedure voor het aangaan van een aantal raamovereenkomsten voor het onderhoud van elementenverharding. Is deAdvies 53> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht tot het verrichten van diensten bestaande uit (dagelijks en periodiek) sc
09Frequently asked questions
What is the expected generation capacity of the Drentse Zonneroute A37?
On the 42 km route between Hoogeveen and the German border, more than 176 megawatts of solar energy can be expected to be generated.
What expertise is required for the operation of the solar park?
The company must possess the required capacity and knowledge to operate a solar park on the Rijksweg A37, including technical, regulatory, and operational aspects.
What is expected of parties during the next procurement phase?
Parties should be prepared to present a detailed and realistic technical, financial, and strategic plan for the project.
Which parts of the road are part of the project area?
The project area includes the wide central reservation, side verges, exits, and junctions managed by Rijkswaterstaat on the route between Hoogeveen and the German border.
On which plan is the spatial integration of the project based?
The spatial possibilities are laid down in a Provinciaal Inpassingsplan (PIP), which was adopted by Provinciale Staten on 14 April 2022.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
10Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 1,4 mln
€ 1,4 mln
median
€ 3,6 mln
€ 3,6 mln
p75
€ 9,1 mln
€ 9,1 mln
deze opdracht
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