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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
79000000 · Business services: leg
Estimated value
€ 2,11M
estimated
To deadline
-31d
May 15, 2026 · 12:00
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Waterschap Scheldestromen is looking for one full-service communication agency via a European open procedure for a framework agreement of two to four years. The assignment includes various communication services and products with a maximum value of over 2.1 million euros.
Services · Open · European procedure
EuropeanComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 79ServicesEU tender
01What is being requested
Execution of communication services and products via a framework agreement for a period of two years, with an optional extension of a maximum of two times one year. The assignment concerns the procurement of a full-service communication agency for, among other things, strategy, design, media buying, and video services, with a maximum value of € 2,110,200.00 (excl. VAT).
This tender relates to the contracting of one (1) full-service communication agency for the structural procurement of various communication services and products. The desired services and products to be procured cover both individual components as well as complete communication processes. Products and/or services that Waterschap Scheldestromen expects to procure include, among others: ● strategy and concept development, such as the production of campaign and communication plans; ● design and DTP; ● realization of concrete tools, such as magazines, infographics, folders, banners, and content f
1Communication Services€2,110,200
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Position yourself as a strategic sparring partner who thinks proactively and takes responsibility for coherence, rather than merely working in an executive capacity. Demonstrate specific expertise regarding the Zeeland context and the ability to make complex social themes accessible. Ensure a scalable approach to handle the additional work surrounding the water board elections in 2026 and 2027.
03Points of attention
Important · 6
Bids must be submitted entirely digitally via Mercell.Important
Documents that must be legally signed must be provided with a wet signature (scanned) or a qualified signature (PKIoverheid certificate level IV).Important
The bidder must keep the bid valid for 90 days after the deadline for receipt of bids.Important
Submitting variants or alternatives is not permitted.Important
The Algemene waterschapsinkoopvoorwaarden voor diensten 2018 (General Water Board Procurement Conditions for Services 2018) apply.Important
The bid must be submitted in the Dutch language.Important
04Can I take part?
Financial · 1
Financial and economic standingFinancial
Technical · 1
Technical and professional abilityTechnical
Professional capability · 1
Professional competence (art. 2.98 Aanbestedingswet)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).
06Process & timeline
Dispatch of announcement and making the tender guidelines available
2026-03-23
Closing of the period for submitting questions regarding these tender guidelines
2[telefoonnummer verwijderd]:00 uur
Target date for availability of 1st Nota van Inlichtingen
2026-04-10
Closing of the period for submitting questions regarding the 1st Nota van Inlichtingen
2026-04-17
Target date for availability of 2nd Nota van Inlichtingen
2026-04-24
Closing date for submitting a bid
2[telefoonnummer verwijderd]:00 uur
Assessment of bids
Week 21 & 22
Expected date of announcement of the award decision
Week 23
Intended commencement date of framework agreement
2026-09-01
07Value in context
€2,110,200
08Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Randstad Uitzendbureau b.v.SME100135×
2Brunel Nederland B.V.SME9944×
3Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME9932×
4Het NIC B.V.SME9822×
5Babbage Company B.V.SME9625×
6Matchd B.V.SME9541×
09Tender documents
Aanbestedingsleidraad en bijlagen.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 28 KB
Prijs.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 25 KB
Aanbestedingsleidraad INK180-891782407.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 545 KB
BIJLAGE 1 Verklaring omtrent inschrijving.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 91 KB
BIJLAGE 1 Verklaring omtrent inschrijving.docxdocxMay 11, 2026 · 31 KB
BIJLAGE 6 Verklaring inzake geen Russiche betrokkenheid.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 149 KB
BIJLAGE 7B Voorbeeld tijdschrift WIJ.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 4073 KB
BIJLAGE 7A Huisstijlhandboek.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 2457 KB
BIJLAGE 2 Referentie.docxdocxMay 11, 2026 · 32 KB
Beschrijving.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 39 KB
BIJLAGE 6 Verklaring inzake geen Russische betrokkenheid.docxdocxMay 11, 2026 · 32 KB
Uitsluitingsgronden en geschiktheidseisen.pdfpdfMay 11, 2026 · 30 KB
10Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 53> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht tot het verrichten van diensten bestaande uit (dagelijks en periodiek) scAdvies 59> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbestedingsprocedure met betrekking tot een opdracht voor de levering van postdiensten en bezorging. InAdvies 587> De aanbesteder heeft een Europese openbare procedure aangekondigd voor een raamovereenkomst met één ondernemer voor het leveren Advies 508> De aanbesteder heeft een nationale openbare procedure gestart voor een overheidsopdracht voor werken voor het plaatsen van een dAdvies 63> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbesteding voor het reinigen van wegen, straten en pleinen. Kan bij gunning op laagste prijs de indieni
11Frequently asked questions
Which specific communication services are expected within this assignment?
The assignment includes strategy and concept development, design and DTP, the realization of tools such as magazines, infographics, folders, and banners, media buying for advertisements, management of social media campaigns, and photo, film, and video services.
Which suitability criteria must bidders meet?
Bidders must provide evidence of previous work for municipalities or public organizations with a similar scope. Additionally, the availability of professional personnel and resources is required, as well as conditions for continuity and after-sales support for corporate identity elements.
What is the scope of the requested communication support?
It concerns the procurement of one full-service communication agency for both individual components and complete communication processes. This varies from the management and possible updating of the corporate identity to the procurement of media for regional local newspapers.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 200K
€ 200K
median
€ 640K
€ 640K
p75
€ 3,0 mln
€ 3,0 mln
€ 2,1 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 79 · diensten n=4949