Overview
This procurement opportunity is a planned call for tenders issued by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) for a four-year framework maintenance contract at the JRC facility in Petten, Netherlands. The contract is aimed at maintaining facilities related to the production of deionized water and clean steam, which are essential for experimental activities in energy research, specifically in the EL-TEST laboratories.
The opportunity is divided into three distinct lots:
1. Lot 1 covers the maintenance of a Gas Fire Boiler Steam production system.
2. Lot 2 focuses on the maintenance of a Deionized Water treatment plant.
3. Lot 3 pertains to the maintenance of a Clean steam generation unit.
The expected procedure type for this procurement is a planned negotiated procedure, categorized as a middle to low-value contract, likely not exceeding €200,000. Eligible applicants are expected to be larger enterprises or specialized service providers, as indicated by the 'smeSuitableIndicator' being false. This suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises may lack the necessary technical capacity for this maintenance contract.
The anticipated registration period for expressing interest will begin on September 10, 2025, and close on October 2, 2025. The indicative date for launching the actual negotiated procedure is set for September 29, 2025. Submissions will be accepted electronically.
The nature of support entails financial compensation to selected service providers in exchange for maintenance services delivered over the contract duration of 48 months. The successful bidders will be responsible for both preventive and corrective maintenance, along with reporting duties related to the operational status of the facilities.
While the specific funding amount is not detailed, typical engagement will feature a commitment to deliver ongoing maintenance for established operational infrastructure. Companies focusing on energy research infrastructure maintenance, particularly those with expertise in handling specialized equipment such as boilers, water treatment systems, and steam generators, will find this opportunity relevant. Interested parties are advised to monitor the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for further developments regarding the official call for tenders.
The opportunity is divided into three distinct lots:
1. Lot 1 covers the maintenance of a Gas Fire Boiler Steam production system.
2. Lot 2 focuses on the maintenance of a Deionized Water treatment plant.
3. Lot 3 pertains to the maintenance of a Clean steam generation unit.
The expected procedure type for this procurement is a planned negotiated procedure, categorized as a middle to low-value contract, likely not exceeding €200,000. Eligible applicants are expected to be larger enterprises or specialized service providers, as indicated by the 'smeSuitableIndicator' being false. This suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises may lack the necessary technical capacity for this maintenance contract.
The anticipated registration period for expressing interest will begin on September 10, 2025, and close on October 2, 2025. The indicative date for launching the actual negotiated procedure is set for September 29, 2025. Submissions will be accepted electronically.
The nature of support entails financial compensation to selected service providers in exchange for maintenance services delivered over the contract duration of 48 months. The successful bidders will be responsible for both preventive and corrective maintenance, along with reporting duties related to the operational status of the facilities.
While the specific funding amount is not detailed, typical engagement will feature a commitment to deliver ongoing maintenance for established operational infrastructure. Companies focusing on energy research infrastructure maintenance, particularly those with expertise in handling specialized equipment such as boilers, water treatment systems, and steam generators, will find this opportunity relevant. Interested parties are advised to monitor the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for further developments regarding the official call for tenders.
Detail
This is a pre-information notice, announcing the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre's intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. This is not a call for tenders. The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/PTT/2025/MVP/4324-EXA.
The description of the contract is a four years Framework maintenance contract for JRC Petten facility for production of deionized water and clean steam for the experimental activities of EL-TEST laboratories.
The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. The main classification (CPV) code is 50510000 Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers.
The opportunity is divided into three lots:
Lot 1: Gas Fire Boiler Steam production system
Lot 2: Deionized Water treatment plant
Lot 3: Clean steam generation unit
Details for Lot 1: Hot water boiler production system
The description is a four years Framework maintenance contract for JRC Petten facility for production of deionized water and clean steam for the experimental activities of EL-TEST laboratories. The following services to be provided within Lot 1 Gas boiler: Preventive and corrective maintenance activities, Preparation of a service report and fume exhaust monitoring and adjustment, Support the Certified Body e.g. LRQA Netherland in their pressure vessels inspection duty. The nature of the contract is services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 50531100 Repair and maintenance services of boilers. The additional classification (CPV) code is 42162000 Steam-generating boilers.
Milestones for Lot 1:
Start date for expression of interest: 2025-09-10 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 02/10/2025 05:59 Europe/Amsterdam
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2025-09-29 Europe/Amsterdam
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is Express interest.
Details for Lot 2: Deionized Water treatment plant
The description is a four years Framework maintenance contract for JRC Petten facility for production of deionized water and clean steam for the experimental activities of EL-TEST laboratories. The following services to be provided within Lot 2 De-ionized water treatment plant: Preventive and corrective maintenance activities for primary & row pumps, EDI, Reverse Osmose module, O3 generator. II, Preparation of a service report. The nature of the contract is services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 65121000 Water demineralisation services. The additional classification (CPV) code is 65123000 Water softening services.
Milestones for Lot 2:
Start date for expression of interest: 2025-09-10 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 02/10/2025 05:59 Europe/Amsterdam
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2025-09-29 Europe/Amsterdam
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is Express interest.
Details for Lot 3: Clean Steam Generator for Fuel cell / electrolyser facility operation in the FCTEST & ELTEST laboratories
The description is a four years Framework maintenance contract for JRC Petten facility for production of deionized water and clean steam for the experimental activities of EL-TEST laboratories. The following services to be provided within Lot 3 Clean Steam Generator: Preventive and corrective maintenance activities for main vessel generator, Preparation of a service report. The nature of the contract is services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 51131000 Installation services of steam generators. The additional classification (CPV) code is 42162000 Steam-generating boilers.
Milestones for Lot 3:
Start date for expression of interest: 2025-09-10 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 02/10/2025 05:59 Europe/Amsterdam
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2025-09-29 Europe/Amsterdam
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is Express interest.
There is a Q&A section available.
This publication announces the intent of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to launch a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract in the future. The contract will be a four-year framework agreement for the maintenance of the deionized water and clean steam production facilities at the JRC Petten site, specifically for the EL-TEST laboratories. The maintenance services are divided into three lots, covering gas fire boiler steam production, deionized water treatment plants, and clean steam generators used in fuel cell and electrolyser testing. Companies interested in participating in this future tender should express their interest electronically, following the instructions provided. The expression of interest period is expected to begin on September 10, 2025, and end on October 2, 2025. The actual call for tenders is expected to be launched around September 29, 2025.
The description of the contract is a four years Framework maintenance contract for JRC Petten facility for production of deionized water and clean steam for the experimental activities of EL-TEST laboratories.
The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. The main classification (CPV) code is 50510000 Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers.
The opportunity is divided into three lots:
Lot 1: Gas Fire Boiler Steam production system
Lot 2: Deionized Water treatment plant
Lot 3: Clean steam generation unit
Details for Lot 1: Hot water boiler production system
The description is a four years Framework maintenance contract for JRC Petten facility for production of deionized water and clean steam for the experimental activities of EL-TEST laboratories. The following services to be provided within Lot 1 Gas boiler: Preventive and corrective maintenance activities, Preparation of a service report and fume exhaust monitoring and adjustment, Support the Certified Body e.g. LRQA Netherland in their pressure vessels inspection duty. The nature of the contract is services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 50531100 Repair and maintenance services of boilers. The additional classification (CPV) code is 42162000 Steam-generating boilers.
Milestones for Lot 1:
Start date for expression of interest: 2025-09-10 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 02/10/2025 05:59 Europe/Amsterdam
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2025-09-29 Europe/Amsterdam
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is Express interest.
Details for Lot 2: Deionized Water treatment plant
The description is a four years Framework maintenance contract for JRC Petten facility for production of deionized water and clean steam for the experimental activities of EL-TEST laboratories. The following services to be provided within Lot 2 De-ionized water treatment plant: Preventive and corrective maintenance activities for primary & row pumps, EDI, Reverse Osmose module, O3 generator. II, Preparation of a service report. The nature of the contract is services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 65121000 Water demineralisation services. The additional classification (CPV) code is 65123000 Water softening services.
Milestones for Lot 2:
Start date for expression of interest: 2025-09-10 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 02/10/2025 05:59 Europe/Amsterdam
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2025-09-29 Europe/Amsterdam
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is Express interest.
Details for Lot 3: Clean Steam Generator for Fuel cell / electrolyser facility operation in the FCTEST & ELTEST laboratories
The description is a four years Framework maintenance contract for JRC Petten facility for production of deionized water and clean steam for the experimental activities of EL-TEST laboratories. The following services to be provided within Lot 3 Clean Steam Generator: Preventive and corrective maintenance activities for main vessel generator, Preparation of a service report. The nature of the contract is services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 51131000 Installation services of steam generators. The additional classification (CPV) code is 42162000 Steam-generating boilers.
Milestones for Lot 3:
Start date for expression of interest: 2025-09-10 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 02/10/2025 05:59 Europe/Amsterdam
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2025-09-29 Europe/Amsterdam
Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is Express interest.
There is a Q&A section available.
This publication announces the intent of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) to launch a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract in the future. The contract will be a four-year framework agreement for the maintenance of the deionized water and clean steam production facilities at the JRC Petten site, specifically for the EL-TEST laboratories. The maintenance services are divided into three lots, covering gas fire boiler steam production, deionized water treatment plants, and clean steam generators used in fuel cell and electrolyser testing. Companies interested in participating in this future tender should express their interest electronically, following the instructions provided. The expression of interest period is expected to begin on September 10, 2025, and end on October 2, 2025. The actual call for tenders is expected to be launched around September 29, 2025.
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Breakdown
Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the nature of the contract (maintenance services), it is likely that companies, SMEs, or other organizations with the necessary expertise in repair and maintenance services of relevant equipment are eligible.
Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. It will result in a service contract.
Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. It is possible that both single applicants and consortia are eligible, but this would need to be confirmed in the actual call for tenders when it is published.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but given that it is an EU funding opportunity from the European Commission, it is highly likely that entities from EU member states are eligible. Other countries might be eligible as well, but this would need to be confirmed in the actual call for tenders.
Target Sector: The target sector is maintenance services, specifically related to:
Lot 1: Gas Fire Boiler Steam production system
Lot 2: Deionized Water treatment plant
Lot 3: Clean steam generation unit
Mentioned Countries: The text mentions the Netherlands in relation to LRQA Netherland, a Certified Body involved in pressure vessels inspection. The JRC Petten facility is located in the Netherlands.
Project Stage: The project stage is for maintenance, so it is an operational stage, not research, development, or demonstration.
Funding Amount: The funding range is described as a "middle/low value contract". This suggests a funding amount likely under €200k, but without more information, it is difficult to provide a more precise estimate.
Application Type: The application type is an expression of interest, followed by a planned negotiated procedure.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing maintenance services.
Application Stages: There are at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure.
Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned.
Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.
Summary:
This is a pre-announcement of a planned call for tenders by the European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre, for a four-year framework maintenance contract at the JRC Petten facility in the Netherlands. The contract covers the maintenance of the DI-Water facility EL-TEST, specifically focusing on three lots: Gas Fire Boiler Steam production system, Deionized Water treatment plant, and Clean steam generation unit. The procedure will be a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-09-29, with a deadline for expression of interest on 2025-10-02. Interested parties should submit an electronic expression of interest. This announcement is not the call for tenders itself, but rather a notification of the contracting authority's intention to publish a future negotiated procedure. Companies with expertise in the maintenance of boilers, water treatment plants, and steam generators should monitor the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for the official call for tenders. The contract duration is 48 months.
Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. It will result in a service contract.
Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. It is possible that both single applicants and consortia are eligible, but this would need to be confirmed in the actual call for tenders when it is published.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but given that it is an EU funding opportunity from the European Commission, it is highly likely that entities from EU member states are eligible. Other countries might be eligible as well, but this would need to be confirmed in the actual call for tenders.
Target Sector: The target sector is maintenance services, specifically related to:
Lot 1: Gas Fire Boiler Steam production system
Lot 2: Deionized Water treatment plant
Lot 3: Clean steam generation unit
Mentioned Countries: The text mentions the Netherlands in relation to LRQA Netherland, a Certified Body involved in pressure vessels inspection. The JRC Petten facility is located in the Netherlands.
Project Stage: The project stage is for maintenance, so it is an operational stage, not research, development, or demonstration.
Funding Amount: The funding range is described as a "middle/low value contract". This suggests a funding amount likely under €200k, but without more information, it is difficult to provide a more precise estimate.
Application Type: The application type is an expression of interest, followed by a planned negotiated procedure.
Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing maintenance services.
Application Stages: There are at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure.
Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned.
Co-funding Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required.
Summary:
This is a pre-announcement of a planned call for tenders by the European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre, for a four-year framework maintenance contract at the JRC Petten facility in the Netherlands. The contract covers the maintenance of the DI-Water facility EL-TEST, specifically focusing on three lots: Gas Fire Boiler Steam production system, Deionized Water treatment plant, and Clean steam generation unit. The procedure will be a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-09-29, with a deadline for expression of interest on 2025-10-02. Interested parties should submit an electronic expression of interest. This announcement is not the call for tenders itself, but rather a notification of the contracting authority's intention to publish a future negotiated procedure. Companies with expertise in the maintenance of boilers, water treatment plants, and steam generators should monitor the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for the official call for tenders. The contract duration is 48 months.
Short Summary
Impact The funding aims to ensure the operational maintenance of critical research infrastructure for energy research at the JRC Petten facility. | Impact | The funding aims to ensure the operational maintenance of critical research infrastructure for energy research at the JRC Petten facility. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in maintenance services for industrial facilities, specifically those related to energy research infrastructure. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in maintenance services for industrial facilities, specifically those related to energy research infrastructure. |
Developments The activities will focus on the maintenance of a deionized water treatment plant, clean steam generation unit, and gas fire boiler steam production system. | Developments | The activities will focus on the maintenance of a deionized water treatment plant, clean steam generation unit, and gas fire boiler steam production system. |
Applicant Type This procurement opportunity is designed for large enterprises and specialized service providers capable of delivering industrial maintenance services. | Applicant Type | This procurement opportunity is designed for large enterprises and specialized service providers capable of delivering industrial maintenance services. |
Consortium Both single applicants and consortiums may be eligible to bid for this procurement contract. | Consortium | Both single applicants and consortiums may be eligible to bid for this procurement contract. |
Funding Amount The funding amount is not specified, but it is described as a middle/low value contract, likely under €200,000. | Funding Amount | The funding amount is not specified, but it is described as a middle/low value contract, likely under €200,000. |
Countries The Netherlands is explicitly relevant due to the location of the JRC Petten facility. | Countries | The Netherlands is explicitly relevant due to the location of the JRC Petten facility. |
Industry This procurement targets the maintenance sector, specifically for research infrastructure related to energy research. | Industry | This procurement targets the maintenance sector, specifically for research infrastructure related to energy research. |
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