Offshore Survey of the BBL subsea pipeline between Balgzand (NL) and Bacton (UK)
This tender concerns an offshore survey of the BBL subsea pipeline spanning the border between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, from Balgzand (NL) to Bacton (UK). BBL Company VOF is seeking a service provider capable of performing a comprehensive inspection, including acoustic (sonar) scans, visual inspection, and monitoring of the cathodic protection. The objective is to ensure the integrity of the pipeline, detect potential defects at an early stage, and determine maintenance requirements. The procedure is a competitive procedure with negotiation, meaning multiple bidders may be invited, followed by a negotiation phase to determine the best price-quality ratio. The assignment requires expertise in offshore engineering, maritime inspection, and advanced measurement instruments, as well as experience with cross-border projects.
Services · Competitive procedure with negotiation · European procedure
01What is being requested
This tender concerns an offshore survey of the BBL subsea pipeline spanning the border between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, from Balgzand (NL) to Bacton (UK). BBL Company VOF is seeking a service provider capable of performing a comprehensive inspection, including acoustic (sonar) scans, visual inspection, and monitoring of the cathodic protection. The objective is to ensure the integrity of the pipeline, detect potential defects at an early stage, and determine maintenance requirements. The procedure is a competitive procedure with negotiation, meaning multiple bidders may be invited, followed by a negotiation phase to determine the best price-quality ratio. The assignment requires expertise in offshore engineering, maritime inspection, and advanced measurement instruments, as well as experience with cross-border projects.
offshore pipeline survey (Acoustic, visual, cathodic protection) between United Kingdom and the Netherlands
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.
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06Frequently asked questions
What does the assignment for the offshore survey entail?
What is the purpose of the BBL pipeline inspection?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 250K
€ 550K
€ 1,1 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 76 · diensten n=19