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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
24962000 · Chemicals for water tr
Estimated value
€ 1,00M
estimated
To deadline
-40d
May 6, 2026 · 12:00
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Promising — consider biddingconfidence high
Vitens is looking for a supplier for a one-time delivery of 73,600 liters of decolorization resin for drinking water production. The award will be based on the lowest price and the best delivery time.
Supplies · Open · European procedure · SME-friendly
SME-friendlyEuropeanComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 24SuppliesSME-friendlyEU tenderdecolorization resin
01What is being requested
Delivery of 73,600 liters of decolorization resin for the production locations Spannenburg and Sint Jansklooster. The assignment concerns a one-time delivery in accordance with the requirements in the Program of Requirements (PvE), including transport and delivery to the designated locations.
The assignment concerns the delivery of decolorization resin for application in the drinking water production of Vitens at the production locations Spannenburg and Sint Jansklooster. The decolorization resin is used for the removal of color and organic substances from water and comes into direct contact with drinking water. Vitens currently uses decolorization resin type A860S. This product serves as the reference product. It is permitted to offer an alternative product, provided it is demonstrably equivalent and meets the stated requirements. If an alternative product is offered, performing a
1Decolorization resin€1,000,000
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus on the price, as this is the dominant award criterion. Ensure a watertight substantiation of equivalence if you offer an alternative product to the reference A860S. Take into account the possibility of a free-of-charge field trial or laboratory test as part of the verification.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
The offered product must be demonstrably equivalent to the reference product type A860S.Important
Vitens may decide on a laboratory leaching test on a sample provided free of charge.Important
In the case of an alternative product, Vitens may request a field trial (POC) with a partial delivery of approximately 7,600 liters.Important
The ranking is determined based on price and delivery time; testing does not form part of the ranking methodology.Important
Bids must be submitted unconditionally and without any reservation.Important
04Can I take part?
Technical · 2
Reference assignments per core competencyTechnical
Quality managementTechnical
Financial · 1
Appropriate liability insuranceFinancial
05Exclusion 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).
06Award criteria
Quality criterion: Delivery timeweight n/a
Objectively assessed aspect of the delivery time in relation to the planning of maintenance works and the continuity of drinking water production.
Price: bid amountweight n/a
The price is assessed as the dominant criterion.
07Process & timeline
Posting announcement via TenderNed
Vrijdag 27 maart 2026
Deadline for submitting questions 1st round of questions
Maandag 6 april 2026, 12:00 uur
Sending first Nota van Inlichtingen
Maandag 13 april 2026
Deadline for submitting questions 2nd round of questions
Maandag 20 april 2026, 12:00 uur
Sending second Nota van Inlichtingen
Vrijdag 24 april 2026
Deadline for submitting bid
Woensdag 6 mei 2026, 12:00 uur
Evaluation of bids
Vanaf woensdag 6 mei 2026, 12:01 uur
Optional: request to provide resin sample
Woensdag 13 mei 2026
Target date award decision
Woensdag 13 juni 2026
Standstill period
Donderdag 14 juni t/m vrijdag 3 juli 2026
Optional: conducting field trial
Q3 en Q4 2026
08Value in context
€1,000,000
09Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Brenntag Nederland B.V.SME794×
2Linde Gas Benelux B.V.SME748×
3Aebi Schmidt Nederland B.V.SME665×
4De Noord Chemicals B.V.SME631×
5Carrieres et Fours a Chaux Dumont-Wautier S.A.Unknown631×
6Boom BVSME602×
10Tender documents
UEA Vitens N.V..pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 82 KB
Minimale specificaties ontkleuringshars voor drinkwater.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 162 KB
Template referentieopdracht ontkleuringshars.docxdocxMay 6, 2026 · 75 KB
T203877_Prijs per liter ontkleuringshars.xlsxxlsxMay 6, 2026 · 7 KB
Hoofdelijke aansprakelijkheid 2022.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 115 KB
Kwalitatieve gunningcriteria.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 25 KB
Offerteaanvraag Ontkleuringshars.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 641 KB
Vitens Inkoopvoorwaarden 2015.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 562 KB
Vitens_Grens-_en_Drempelwaarden.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 1071 KB
Minimumeisen en inschrijvingsvoorwaarden.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 29 KB
Leveringen Overeenkomst - ontkleuringshars.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 368 KB
Financiele gunningcriteria.pdfpdfMay 6, 2026 · 23 KB
11Legal 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 53> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht tot het verrichten van diensten bestaande uit (dagelijks en periodiek) scAdvies 59> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbestedingsprocedure met betrekking tot een opdracht voor de levering van postdiensten en bezorging. InAdvies 98> Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst met één ondernemer voor het vervangen van armaturen (straatveAdvies 67> Europese openbare procedure voor het sluiten van een raamovereenkomst met één opdrachtnemer voor onderhoudswerkzaamheden aan ope
12Frequently asked questions
Is it possible to offer an alternative product for the decolorization resin?
Yes, it is permitted to offer an alternative product, provided it is demonstrably equivalent to the reference product type A860S and meets the stated requirements.
How is the equivalence of an alternative product determined?
If an alternative is offered, Vitens may perform a leaching test and/or a Proof of Concept (field test) as part of the assignment to establish technical equivalence and safety.
What is the purpose of applying the decolorization resin?
The decolorization resin is used for the removal of color and organic substances from water at the production locations Spannenburg and Sint Jansklooster. The product comes into direct contact with drinking water.
Which technical requirements must the offered product meet?
The product must be reliable, equivalent to the reference product A860S, and comply with safety requirements for drinking water.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 263K
€ 263K
median
€ 640K
€ 640K
p75
€ 2,0 mln
€ 2,0 mln
€ 1,0 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 24 · leveringen n=55