EU Procurement Animal Transport
The Municipality of Delft and its affiliated enterprises are seeking a recognized company for an EU procurement (EA) to enter into an agreement with one (1) contractor. The contractor must provide transport for animals in need of assistance, the removal and destruction of carcasses of (stray) dogs and cats, and the transport of found pets to animal shelters contracted by the municipality. The tender is public and requires compliance with EU and national legislation regarding animal welfare, health, and safety. The contracting authority expects a detailed service-level agreement, proof of permits, suitable vehicles, qualified personnel, insurance, and an emergency plan. The bid must include a clear cost structure, references, and a quality assurance plan.
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01What is being requested
The Municipality of Delft and its affiliated enterprises are seeking a recognized company for an EU procurement (EA) to enter into an agreement with one (1) contractor. The contractor must provide transport for animals in need of assistance, the removal and destruction of carcasses of (stray) dogs and cats, and the transport of found pets to animal shelters contracted by the municipality. The tender is public and requires compliance with EU and national legislation regarding animal welfare, health, and safety. The contracting authority expects a detailed service-level agreement, proof of permits, suitable vehicles, qualified personnel, insurance, and an emergency plan. The bid must include a clear cost structure, references, and a quality assurance plan.
The objective of this EU procurement is to reach an agreement with one (1) contractor who, on behalf of the Municipality, undertakes the care for the transport of animals in need of assistance, the removal and destruction of carcasses of pets such as (stray) dogs and (stray) cats by a recognized company, and the transport of found pets to the animal shelters contracted by the Municipality.
02Exclusion 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).
03Value in context
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.
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 962K
€ 16 mln
€ 108 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 85 · diensten n=1531