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KEM-54 Interactions between salt storage caverns
Ministerie van Economische Zaken · Open · 1 lots · 386221
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Type
Services
73200000
Estimated value
€ 350K
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
3 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Research into the stability and interaction between different types of salt storage caverns in the Zuidwending salt dome. The assignment has a maximum value of € 350,000 and a duration of 15 months.
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01What is being requested
Research into the interactions between salt storage caverns where the stability of a cluster of caverns is investigated using 3D modelling. The assignment includes the analysis of various operational scenarios with a maximum duration of 15 months.
TDO requires to improve the understanding of stability of a cluster of caverns with various operations, like leaching and storage. In the future there may be salt domes with multiple storage caverns. This could include hydrogen storage operations, compressed air storage, or caverns due to the production of salt, which have their own operation parameters. It is therefore imperative that knowledge of stability and cavern interactions with different operations need to be understood well.
1KEM-54 Interactions between salt storage caverns€350,000
02Outcome
Awarded
Brouard Consulting SARL
Award value
€345,860
vs. estimate
-1%
Bidders
3
03Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure strong reference assignments that specifically demonstrate geomechanical expertise. Pay close attention to the SROI obligation and the digital accessibility requirements for the final product. Ensure that the project team possesses the required expertise for complex 3D modelling.
04Points of attention
Important · 5
The total price may not exceed € 350,000 excluding VAT.Important
The assignment is indivisible and cannot be divided into lots.Important
The final report must comply with the WCAG 2.1 AA guideline for digital accessibility.Important
There is a mandatory SROI commitment of at least 5% of the total contract value.Important
The offered rates must be all-inclusive, including travel expenses and insurance.Important
05Can I take part?
Technical · 3
Experience with analytical and numerical modelling of salt behavior, salt mechanics, and fracture modelling.Technical
Geomechanical expertise, specializing in post-failure geomechanical analysis (large deformations).Technical
At least one relevant reference assignment per core competency performed within the last three years.Technical
Other · 1
Possession of a quality assurance system equivalent to a certified system.Other
06Exclusion 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).
07Award criteria
Plan of approachweight n/a
Evaluation of the proposed plan of approach.
Quality of the project teamweight n/a
Evaluation of the quality of the project team.
Prices/rates (exclusive of VAT)weight n/a
Evaluation of the offered prices and rates.
08Process & timeline
Publication
14-07-2025
Deadline for submitting questions
04-08-2025
Announcement of Memorandum of Inquiry
18-08-2025
Tender deadline and opening
09-09-2025
Evaluation of bids
09-09-2025 tot 09-10-2025
Announcement of award
09-10-2025
Deadline for questions/preliminary injunction
29-10-2025
Deadline for submitting evidence
05-11-2025
Contract start date
12-11-2025
09Value in context
€350,000
10Bidders in this segment
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME809×
2Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME789×
3Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME7611×
4Sweco Nederland B.V. SME739×
5Brouard Consulting SARLUnknown711×
6HKV Lijn in Water B.V.SME675×
11Tender documents
TN537312 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20251106090620pdfNov 7, 2025 · 10 KB
202505058 - Memorandum of informationpdfAug 18, 2025 · 251 KB
Annex 5 - Reference DocumentdocxJul 15, 2025 · 56 KB
Annex 4 - arvodi-2025-engelspdfJul 15, 2025 · 194 KB
Annex 3 - Complaints procedurepdfJul 15, 2025 · 73 KB
Annex 2 - Draft Academic policy-oriented research Contract KEM-54docxJul 15, 2025 · 80 KB
uea_537312_20250714132520pdfJul 15, 2025 · 364 KB
TN537312 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250714133854pdfJul 15, 2025 · 9 KB
Tender Document 202505058 KEM-54 Interactions between salt storage cavernspdfJul 15, 2025 · 651 KB
Annex 6 - ingevolge Verordening EU 2022-576docxJul 15, 2025 · 82 KB
12Legal themes that may be relevant here
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13Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the research within this assignment?
The objective is to improve knowledge regarding the stability and the interaction between a cluster of salt caverns during various operations, such as leaching and storage. This also includes future scenarios such as hydrogen storage, compressed air storage, and caverns for salt production.
Which specific operations are covered in the scope of the assignment?
The assignment focuses on the stability of salt dome infrastructure during various activities, including leaching, storage, hydrogen storage operations, compressed air storage, and operations related to the production of salt.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
14Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 165K
€ 165K
median
€ 413K
€ 413K
p75
€ 1,0 mln
€ 1,0 mln
€ 350K
Gegunde waarden in CPV 73 · diensten n=468