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KEM-59: Monitoring of post-abandonment behaviour of large salt caverns
Ministerie van Economische Zaken · Open · 1 lots · 408448
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73000000 · Research and developme
Estimated value
€ 100K
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To deadline
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Knock-outs
0
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Research into monitoring strategies for the behaviour of large salt domes after closure in the Northern Netherlands for a maximum value of 100,000 euros.
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01What is being requested
Research into the monitoring techniques and required data for understanding the behaviour of large salt domes after closure in the Northern Netherlands. The assignment has a duration of 6 months with an option for a 3-month extension.
The objective of this research is to identify and evaluate monitoring techniques suitable for assessing the integrity and behaviour of large salt caverns during and after abandonment. The selected monitoring techniques must generate data suitable for calibrating and validating numerical models used for predicting the long-term behaviour of caverns.
1KEM-59: Monitoring of post-abandonment behaviour of large salt caverns€100,000
02Outcome
Awarded
Haskoning Nederland B.V.
Bidders
3
03Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure that the submitted reference assignment explicitly covers all five technical core competencies. Verify whether quality assurance within the organisation is demonstrable according to the stated criteria. Note that the hourly rates in Annex 8 must be offered fully inclusive of all costs.
04Points of attention
Important · 5
The total price may not exceed € 100,000 excluding VAT.Important
Reference assignments must have been completed within the three years prior to the tender deadline.Important
The final result must comply with the WCAG 2.1 AA guideline for digital accessibility.Important
The submitted reference must be signed by the referee.Important
Bidders must sign a no Russian involvement declaration.Important
05Can I take part?
Financial · 3
Sufficient financial and economic capacity to execute the contract.Financial
No circumstances known that could jeopardise the execution of the assignment with a maximum value of € 100,000.Financial
Possession of adequate professional and/or legal liability insurance.Financial
Technical · 7
Fracture mechanics and structural integrity analysis: at least 3 years of experience with fracture mechanics assessments and structural integrity analyses of geological structures.Technical
Geomechanics and salt mechanics: at least 1 year of applied experience with geomechanical and salt mechanical principles in subsurface activities.Technical
Field monitoring technologies: at least 3 years of experience with designing, implementing, and/or interpreting field monitoring systems for subsurface environments.Technical
Numerical modelling of rock salt and salt caverns: at least 1 year of experience with numerical modelling of salt behaviour and calibration/validation of models.Technical
Risk assessment and regulatory compliance: at least 3 years of experience with risk assessment methodologies and relevant regulatory frameworks for salt dome closure.Technical
Delivery of at least one reference assignment demonstrating all core competencies in practice.Technical
Possession of a quality assurance system that is equivalent to a certified system.Technical
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
Award criterion relating to priceweight n/a
Evaluation of the offered prices and rates.
08Process & timeline
Publication
15 januari 2026
Deadline for submitting questions
4 februari 2026, 10.00 AM CET
Announcement of Memorandum of Information
18 februari 2026
Tender deadline and opening
2 maart 2026, 10.00 AM CET
Evaluation of tenders
2 maart tot 19 maart 2026
Announcement of award
20 maart 2026
Deadline for submitting evidence
31 maart 2026
Deadline for objection/preliminary injunction
10 april 2026
Contract start date
13 april 2026
09Value in context
€100,000
10Bidders in this segment
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME849×
2Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME8011×
3I&O Research B.V.SME7710×
4Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME779×
5Sweco Nederland B.V. SME759×
6Equalis Strategy & ModelingUnknown747×
11Tender documents
TN566059 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260115154908pdfJan 17, 2026 · 142 KB
202507017 - Tender Document_V1.0pdfJan 17, 2026 · 586 KB
Annex 2 - Draft research contractpdfJan 17, 2026 · 207 KB
Annex 7 - Statement pursuant to EU Regulation 2022_576pdfJan 17, 2026 · 107 KB
Annex 3 - ARVODI- 2025pdfJan 17, 2026 · 198 KB
Annex 6 - Complaints-procedurepdfJan 17, 2026 · 106 KB
Annex 5 - Declaration ReferencesdocxJan 17, 2026 · 78 KB
Annex 4 - Checklist TendererdocxJan 17, 2026 · 71 KB
Annex 1 - European Single Procurement DocumentpdfJan 17, 2026 · 339 KB
Annex 8 - PricesxlsxJan 17, 2026 · 21 KB
12Legal themes that may be relevant here
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13Frequently asked questions
What is the specific objective of this research into salt caverns?
The objective is to identify and evaluate monitoring techniques suitable for assessing the integrity and behaviour of large salt caverns during and after abandonment.
What function do the data collected from the monitoring techniques serve?
The selected monitoring techniques must generate data suitable for calibrating and validating numerical models used for predicting the long-term behaviour of caverns.
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
€ 100K
Gegunde waarden in CPV 73 · diensten n=468