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Governance Code Safety in Construction and Safety (GCvdB) in procurements (ViA)
Gemeente Amsterdam, Ingenieursbureau · Open · 1 lots · 278506
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Type
Works
45000000
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
4942d
Dec 31, 2039 · 10:30
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
The Municipality of Amsterdam is implementing the ViA trajectory in which contractors must demonstrate that they comply with the safety culture ladder, starting with level 2 in 2026.
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CharacteristicsCPV 45WorksGCvdBsafetyconstruction
01What is being requested
The Engineering Firm of the Municipality of Amsterdam implements the Governance Code Safety in Construction (GCvdB) via the Safety in Procurements (ViA) trajectory. This trajectory involves increasing the safety level by means of the safety culture ladder and project assessments.
Governance Code Safety in Construction and Safety (GCvdB) in procurements (ViA)
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02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Ensure that the organization possesses level 2 certification on the safety culture ladder or a concrete agreement for accreditation by 2026 at the latest. Prepare the organization for the future requirement of level 3, as the IB aims for this level from the beginning of 2027. Verify that employees on the construction site possess not only VCA (VOL) but also the Generic Gate Instruction (GPI).
03Points of attention
Important · 4
From January 2026, demonstrating level 2 on the safety culture ladder (or an agreement for accreditation) is a requirement.Important
The method of demonstration may vary per risk and/or procurement amount.Important
In the future (presumably January 2030), the expectation will shift towards level 3 of the safety ladder.Important
Construction site employees must possess the Generic Gate Instruction (GPI) in addition to VCA.Important
04Can I take part?
Technical — In addition to VCA (VOL), employees on the construction site must possess the Generic Gate Instruction (GPI), developed by the GCvB.
05Award criteria
Safety in Procurements (ViA) - Level 2weight n/a
From January 2026, the requirement for level 2 on the safety culture ladder will be included in procurements. Demonstrating certification at level 2 or having an agreement for accreditation is sufficient in 2026.
Safety in Procurements (ViA) - Level 3weight n/a
The IB aims to obtain level 3 certification by the beginning of 2027, which means that in the future, level 3 will also be expected from potential contractors (presumably from January 2030 onwards).
06Process & timeline
Estimated date of publication of notice
2023-04-03
Introduction of level 2 requirement in procurements
2026-01-01
Expected expectation of level 3 from contractors
2030-01-01
07Value 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.
08Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME96116×
2Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME9563×
3Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME94100×
4Dura Vermeer Infra Regionale Projecten BVSME9458×
5Antea Nederland BVSME9461×
6KWS Infra B.V.SME9392×
09Tender documents
251211 brief GCvdB opdrachtnemerspdfDec 18, 2025 · 96 KB
221103 brief GCvdB opdrachnemerspdfNov 7, 2022 · 288 KB
TN385228 - SF01 Vooraankondiging 20221107164732pdfNov 7, 2022 · 19 KB
10Legal 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 121> Nationale openbare aanbestedingsprocedure. Kan van inschrijvers gevraagd worden een opgave te doen van onvoorziene gebeurtenisseAdvies 222> Aanbesteding via een marktplaats. De Commissie bevestigt haar eerdere adviezen (waaronder 147) dat op een aanbestedende dienst dAdvies 81> Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure voor het leveren en exploiteren van wachthuisjes en informatiepanelen. Eisen en criteriAdvies 48> Europese niet-openbare procedure voor werktuigkundige en elektrotechnische installaties van de nieuwbouw van een multifunctionel
11Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the Governance Code Safety in Construction (GCvB) within this assignment?
It is a national initiative where contracting authorities and contractors jointly increase safety in the construction sector. The Engineering Firm of the Municipality of Amsterdam uses this to improve safety and safety awareness within the organization and projects.
What specific actions is the Amsterdam Engineering Firm taking regarding the safety culture ladder?
The Engineering Firm is conducting an independent baseline measurement on the safety culture ladder to determine the current position. Based on this, an action plan will be drawn up with the goal of certification at level 3 of the safety ladder.
What is the nature of the work regarding the Governance Code?
The assignment concerns the implementation of the Governance Code Safety in Construction and Safety (GCvdB) in procurements (ViA) to ensure a systematic, transparent, and accountable approach to safety in construction projects.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated 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
Gegunde waarden in CPV 45 · werken n=3159