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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
35110000 · Equipment for firefigh
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-35d
May 11, 2026 · 11:00
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
1 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Supply of high-quality turnout boots for the fire brigade of Veiligheidsregio Zeeland via a framework agreement for four years. The assignment also includes a fitting and measuring service and a digital ordering environment linked to AFAS.
Supplies · Open · European procedure
European1 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 35SuppliesEU tenderfire brigadeturnout boots
01What is being requested
Supply of turnout boots for approximately 1,400 operational firefighters of the Veiligheidsregio Zeeland. The assignment concerns a framework agreement with an initial duration of 4 years, with the possibility of two extensions of one year. It is expected that between 100 and 150 pairs will be ordered annually.
VRZ is looking for a contractor to provide all professional and volunteer firefighters with sound (high quality and complying with applicable standards) turnout boots to enable the fire service task to be carried out safely in accordance with legal requirements and applicable guidelines within the fire service. Additionally, the desire is to reduce the management burden of these products, whereby the request is focused on the efficient acquisition and distribution of the products.
1Turnout boots—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure full technical compatibility and an OCI connection with the AFAS Profit system, as the costs for development and maintenance are for the account of the bidder. Verify whether the offered boots meet the specific ergonomic and technical requirements (such as shaft height and quick closure) to prevent rejection in the PVE assessment. Take into account the logistical obligation to organize a physical fitting and measuring service in Zeeland.
03Points of attention
Important · 8
The turnout boots must comply with the standards EN 15090:2012, EN 17249:2014 (F2A and HI3) and EN 20345 S3.Important
Certificates and reports must be in the Dutch language or contain a Dutch translation.Important
The boots must be equipped with saw protection of at least class 2 in accordance with NEN 17249.Important
The use of Velcro as a closure mechanism is not permitted.Important
The webshop must be available no later than 6 weeks after the commencement date of the Agreement and must support an OCI connection with AFAS.Important
The delivery time for orders after the initial distribution may be a maximum of two weeks.Important
The contractor must provide a free fitting and measuring service at 11 locations in the Zeeland region during the first distribution.Important
The making of podiatric insoles must take place in the Zeeland region.Important
04Can I take part?
Professional capability · 1
Authority to carry out the professional activities.Professional capability
Financial · 1
Financial and economic capacity.Financial
Technical · 2
Technical competence and professional competence.Technical
Quality management system.Technical
Exclusion ground · 1
No grounds for exclusion apply to the Bidder (and members of the Partnership, Subcontractor, Third Party).Exclusion ground
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (1)
- No grounds for exclusion apply to the Bidder (and members of the Partnership, Subcontractor, Third Party).
06Award criteria
Best Price-Quality Ratioweight n/a
The assignment is awarded on the basis of the best price-quality ratio.
07Process & timeline
Dispatch of announcement TenderNed and Descriptive Document available on TenderNed
2026-03-27
Deadline for submitting written questions for the Nota van Inlichtingen
2026-04-08 vóór 11:00 uur
Dispatch of Nota van Inlichtingen
2026-04-17
Deadline for submitting Tenders
2026-05-11 vóór 11:00 uur
Opening of Tenders; Check completeness and compliance with conditions, drafting the minutes of opening and start of assessment of the Bidders
2026-05-11 ná 11:00 uur
Table test
2026-05-28
Notification of intention to award
2026-06-10
End of standstill period
2026-06-30
Commencement date of the Agreement
2026-07-01
08Value 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 leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
09Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Hobrand B.V. / Holugt-SauerSME9820×
2Dräger Nederland B.V.SME9314×
3Holmatro Rescue EquipmentUnknown798×
4Draeger Nederland B.V.SME786×
5Kenbri Fire Fighting B.V.SME775×
6BallyclareUnknown764×
10Tender documents
Bijlage 8 Prijzenblad uitruklaarzenxlsxMar 29, 2026 · 23 KB
Bijlage 4 UEApdfMar 29, 2026 · 4237 KB
Bijlage 5 Formulier referentieopdrachtdocxMar 29, 2026 · 32 KB
Begeleidend schrijven bluslaarzen 2025pdfMar 29, 2026 · 765 KB
Bijlage 6 PVE bluslaarzen 2025pdfMar 29, 2026 · 439 KB
Bijlage 3 VRZ Algemene Inkoopvoorwaarden (model VNG) oktober 2025pdfMar 29, 2026 · 813 KB
Bijlage 9 Klachtenprocedure NIPV aanbestedingenpdfMar 29, 2026 · 504 KB
Bijlage 2 Concept Raamovereenkomst EA-VRZ-2025-04pdfMar 29, 2026 · 410 KB
Bijlage 11 Formulier Verklaring Middelen DerdendocMar 29, 2026 · 82 KB
Bijlage 7 ConformiteitenverklaringdocxMar 29, 2026 · 31 KB
Bijlage 12 Invulsheet testwaardenxlsxMar 29, 2026 · 12 KB
Bijlage 13 Beoordelingsformulier tafeltestpdfMar 29, 2026 · 161 KB
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
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12Frequently asked questions
Which technical requirements must the turnout boots meet?
The turnout boots must be sound, comply with the applicable Dutch safety standards (NEN standards) and the applicable guidelines of the fire brigade.
Which suitability criteria are used for the selection of the contractor?
Bidders must have a demonstrable capacity to deliver fire brigade equipment and must have experience with supplier relationships within the crisis and emergency response sectors.
What is the objective of the request for Veiligheidsregio Zeeland?
The assignment is aimed at providing all professional and volunteer firefighters with turnout boots and reducing the management burden through efficient acquisition and distribution of the products.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 397K
€ 397K
median
€ 902K
€ 902K
p75
€ 1,8 mln
€ 1,8 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 35 · leveringen n=131