NL-Petten: Engineering-, design- and consultancy services, including provision of support and performance of studies during various phases of construc...

The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Petten is issuing an open tender for a framework service contract to provide engineering, design, consultancy and construction supervision services for refurbishment and construction projects. The estimated total value is €4,000,000 excluding VAT and the framework is for an initial 12 months renewable up to three times for a maximum of 48 months. Submissions must be made electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 31 August 2026 and evaluation will follow the MEAT principle with a weighting of 70 percent price and 30 percent quality. The contracting authority is DG JRC and procurement enquiries can be sent to jrc-ptt-procurement@ec.europa.eu.

What it funds

Scope summary

Framework contract for engineering, design, studies, consultancy and site supervision related to construction, renovation and technical installations at the JRC Petten site. Tasks include design development, feasibility and technical studies, environmental and energy advice, licensing support, project development and supervision of contractor works.

Who can apply:Companies, engineering consultancies or consortia able to deliver multidisciplinary building, technical installation and construction supervision services for EU contracting authorities (see procurement documents) ¹.

1. 1Contracting authority: European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (JRC Petten).
2. 2Procedure: Open e-submission tender via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
3. 3Contract type: Framework service contract (initial 12 months, renewable up to 3 times); planned execution period 48 months.

Key deadlines:submission window closes 31 August 2026 16:00:59 (CEST). An earlier timestamp (01 January 2026 14:00:59) appears in metadata; consult the procurement documents for clarification. Submission is electronic via the portal ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Full tender documentation, submission instructions and contact details are available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal tender page: Tender details.

Basic facts

Title:NL-Petten: Engineering-, design- and consultancy services, including provision of support and performance of studies during various phases of construction and/or refurbishment projects. Contracting authority: European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (JRC Petten). Call identifier: EC-JRC/PTT/2026/OP/1855. Procurement type: services (framework service contract). Estimated total procedure value / estimated overall contract amount: €4 000 000. Planned contract duration: framework concluded for initial 12 months, renewable up to 3 times; planned period referenced in procurement documents is 48 months for the procurement project. Main CPV classes: 71000000, 71200000, 71300000, 71400000, 71500000, 71600000.

Important dates:Submission deadline (closing date): 31 August 2026, 16:00:59 CET. Secondary date shown in metadata: 01 January 2026, 14:00:59 UTC (appears as earlier metadata entry). Open tender/procurement event (planned): 01 September 2026, 10:00 local time. Final date for additional information requests: 21 August 2026. Publication date on portal: 26 June 2026 ¹.

What the contract covers

Scope:Framework contract to supply engineering, design and consultancy services to support JRC Petten construction and refurbishment projects. Services include development of designs and studies for procurement and implementation of construction and renovation projects for buildings and facilities of varying size and complexity; consultancy on installation maintenance, environmental and energy aspects, licensing, project development and related topics; supervision of technical works executed by contractors on the Petten site during construction phase. The contract is structured as a framework agreement with call-offs (purchase orders) for specific tasks.

Eligible applicant types

The procurement is open to economic operators able to perform the required services. Typical eligible applicant types that can participate: private engineering consultancies, architectural and design firms, technical consultants, multidisciplinary construction consultancies, SMEs, large enterprises, joint ventures, consortia, research institutes or universities with commercial legal entities, and other legal persons established and legally allowed to bid for public procurements in the applicable jurisdictions. The procurement documents (Administrative Annex and Tender Specifications) contain the definitive selection criteria and evidence requirements and should be consulted to confirm eligibility and required supporting documentation.

Funding type

Type:Public procurement (tender) leading to a framework service contract. Financial mechanism: payment for services via contract call-offs (service contract); this is procurement, not a grant, loan or equity instrument.

Consortium requirement

Requirement:The procurement documents reference tenderer qualification requirements and selection criteria, and the procedure allows for economic operators to participate either as single tenderers or as consortia/joint bids where legally permitted. The Administrative Annex and Invitation to Tender provide the exact rules on consortium/joint venture bids and required forms (Annex 3-4-5 in word). Bidders should consult Annex I Part 1 (Administrative Annex) for instructions on whether subcontracting and consortia are acceptable and what declarations are required.

Beneficiary scope (geographic eligibility)

Geographic scope:Public procurement published by the European Commission for JRC Petten (Netherlands). The call is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and is open to economic operators established in countries eligible to participate in EU public procurement procedures in accordance with the applicable procurement rules and the Administrative Annex. In practice this includes operators established in EU Member States; operators from other countries may participate if allowed under the procurement rules and reciprocity conditions described in the tender documents. Confirm eligibility in the Administrative Annex.

Target sectors and technical areas

Targeted sectors:construction and building engineering; architectural and structural design; MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineering; building services and installations; environmental and energy consulting; project management and supervision of construction works; licensing and regulatory compliance for facilities; maintenance planning and technical asset management. Technical activities expected include feasibility and design studies, preparation of procurement documentation, technical supervision during execution, environmental and energy performance assessments, and advisory services for project development and licensing.

Project stage and expected maturity

Expected maturity:Projects and tasks under the framework will span from early stage studies and design (feasibility, concept, detailed design) through procurement support, to supervision, construction-phase oversight and commissioning support. The contract requires capability across research/analysis, design development, demonstration/implementation supervision and operational handover support.

Funding amount and contract value

Estimated overall contract amount:€4 000 000. This is the estimated total procedure value for the full duration and all call-offs under the framework. Individual call-off values will depend on need and are determined during the life of the framework following the Draft Framework Service Contract and Purchase Order Form (Annex III).

Application and submission

Application method:Open tender published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Submission method: electronic submission required through the portal (ESUBMISSION). Applicants must follow the Invitation to Tender letter, complete administrative forms and declarations (Annex 2 - Declaration on honour; Annexes 3-4-5 templates), technical offer responding to Annex I - Part 2 Technical Specifications, and the financial offer using the provided Financial Offer Template (Annex 6). The portal link and tender reference are provided in the procurement notice.

Available application templates and mandatory documents:Documents published on the portal and to be used by bidders include: Invitation to tender letter; Annex I - Part 1 Administrative Annex (tender specifications - administrative part); Annex I - Part 2 Technical Specifications; Annex 2 - Declaration on honour (tender); Annex 3-4-5 in word (templates for economic operators and supporting forms); Annex 6 - Financial offer template (Excel; latest version published 01/07/2026); Draft Framework Service Contract (and Draft Contract Annexes including Appendix 2 Security requirements, Annex V Safety regulations for third parties and Annex III Purchase Order Form). These templates define the structure of the technical and financial proposals and the evidence required for selection and award.

1. 1Complete administrative forms per Annex I Part 1 and Annex 2 Declaration on honour.
2. 2Prepare technical offer following Annex I Part 2 Technical Specifications, addressing quality criteria and demonstration of capacity.
3. 3Prepare financial offer using Annex 6 Financial offer template (use latest version published 01/07/2026 if applicable).
4. 4Provide supporting evidence for selection criteria (company financials, professional and technical capacity, CVs of key staff, past performance/examples of similar projects).
5. 5Submit electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal before the deadline (31/08/2026, 16:00:59 CET).

Award criteria, evaluation and stages

Award mechanism:Tender uses quality and price award criteria. Published subordinate awarding criterion split indicates quality weighted at 30 and price at 70 (consult procurement documents for full breakdown and sub-criteria). The evaluation will follow standard public procurement steps: compliance check (admissibility), exclusion and selection criteria assessment, technical evaluation against published quality criteria, and price evaluation. The process is a single-call competitive tender leading to award of a framework contract; there may be clarification requests and post-award contracting steps for call-offs.

Application stages:1 main submission stage (electronic tender submission) followed by evaluation. Practically applicants can expect: submission, evaluation (administrative and technical/financial), possible clarification or negotiation requests, and award to one or more successful tenderers. For the framework, subsequent mini-competitions or direct award of call-offs will follow the framework contract terms.

Success rates and competition

Success rates:Not published. Typical success rates for EU JRC service framework procurements depend on number of bids received; this information is not provided in the tender notice. Bidders should assume competitive international interest and prepare compliant, high-quality technical and financial offers.

Co-funding and financial obligations

Co-funding:Not applicable. This is a procurement for services; the selected contractor(s) will be paid for services rendered under contract call-offs according to the financial offer and contract terms. No co-funding requirement from bidders is foreseen. Financial capacity and guarantees may be required as part of selection criteria or security requirements (see Administrative Annex and Appendix 2 Security requirements).

Contract format and execution

Contract:Draft Framework Service Contract and related annexes published in the tender documents. The framework is for services; call-offs issued using a Purchase Order Form (Annex III). The framework is electronic-order and electronic-payment enabled. The Draft Contract and Annexes set conditions on contract execution, renewal (framework is concluded 12 months initially, renewable three times) and termination.

Other practical information and constraints

SME suitability:The procurement metadata indicates 'smeSuitableIndicator': false; the tender is not specifically reserved for SMEs. Security and safety: Appendix 2 Security requirements and Annex V Safety regulations for third parties are published and must be complied with for site work at Petten. Tender validity: tender validity period indicated as 6 months. Electronic tendering: submission is mandatory via the Funding and Tenders Portal eSubmission tool. Appeal contact: appeal receiver party ID is referenced in the procurement data; see procurement documents for exact contact and procedures.

Mentioned countries

Explicitly mentioned location:Netherlands (Petten). Contracting authority: European Commission (Joint Research Centre), international EU institution. Publication and participation platform: EU Funding & Tenders Portal (europa.eu).

Templates and application form structure (outline)

The published tender documentation provides a set of templates and required documents. Applicants should structure their submission as follows, using the provided annexes and templates:

1. 1Tender cover and checklist (use Invitation to tender guidance).
2. 2Administrative annex (Annex I Part 1): forms for legal identification, proof of registration, declarations, selection evidence.
3. 3Declaration on honour (Annex 2): signed declaration attesting to non-exclusion and truthfulness of tender.
4. 4Consortium / subcontracting forms (Annexes 3-4-5 in word): statements from joint bidders or subcontractors, allocation of tasks and responsibilities, power of attorney if required.
5. 5Technical offer (Annex I Part 2 Technical Specifications): detailed methodology, workplan, CVs of key experts, past relevant projects, risk management and quality assurance measures, compliance matrix addressing each technical requirement.
6. 6Financial offer (Annex 6 Financial offer template): filled Excel template with price breakdown, rates, and totals. Use the latest version published (Annex 6 revised 01-07_V2.xlsx if applicable).
7. 7Supporting evidence: certificates, insurance, financial statements, references, and any required security clearance documentation per Appendix 2.

Evaluation weighting and scoring

Awarding criteria:quality and price. The tender metadata shows indicative weighting of quality 30 and price 70. Full criteria, sub-criteria, minimum thresholds and scoring rules are detailed in Annex I Part 2 Technical Specifications and the Administrative Annex; bidders must address each sub-criterion and provide required evidence to score under quality.

How to apply and where to find documents

Apply via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal opportunity details page for reference 94d6ac3b-0ab3 or the alternative sub-page for tender ID 9. All contract documents, templates and the draft contract are published on the portal and must be used. Electronic submission via the portal is mandatory before the stated deadline. See the portal link on the public notice for document downloads and submission interface EU Funding & Tenders Portal - Tender details.

Contact and clarifications:Questions should be submitted within the additional information request period ending 21 August 2026. The portal's contact and Q&A channels and the Invitation to Tender specify the formal route for requests for clarification.

Summary and recommendation

This procurement is a framework services tender issued by the JRC Petten (European Commission) to contract engineering, design and consultancy services for a variety of construction and refurbishment projects at the Petten site. The estimated total value is €4 000 000 and the framework is planned for an initial 12-month period with up to three renewals, supporting tasks from feasibility and design through procurement support and construction supervision. Bidders must submit electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal by 31 August 2026 and must use the published administrative, technical and financial templates. Evaluation will be based on quality and price with the published indicative weightings; ensure strict compliance with Annex I Parts 1 and 2, Annex 2 Declaration on honour, Annex 6 financial template (use latest version), and draft contract terms including security and safety requirements. Carefully review consortium rules, selection criteria and evidence requirements in the Administrative Annex and provide complete documentation. This is a procurement (contract for services), not a grant, so the award will result in paid service contracts and subsequent call-offs under the framework.

Key immediate actions for interested bidders:download all annexes and the draft contract from the portal, review selection and exclusion criteria, plan consortium or subcontracting arrangements if needed, prepare technical approach addressing every technical specification and scoring sub-criterion, and populate the Annex 6 financial offer template using the published (latest) version. Submit electronically before the portal deadline and retain evidence of submission.

This summary is based on the public procurement notice and associated documents published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for opportunity EC-JRC/PTT/2026/OP/1855. For authoritative and complete tender requirements, refer to the published procurement documents on the portal. JRC homepage Tender documents on portal ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Tender published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal on 26 June 2026. All referenced annexes and document versions are available for download on the opportunity page; consult Annex 6 - Financial offer template revised 01/07 for the most recent financial template.

Opportunity Scope and Services Required

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) at Petten, Netherlands, is launching a tender for a Framework Service Contract to deliver engineering, design, and consultancy services for construction and refurbishment projects ¹. The scope includes developing designs and studies for procurement and future implementation of various building and facility projects of varying size and complexity ².

Key Service Areas:Consultancy on installation maintenance, environmental and energy aspects, licensing, and project development ³.

Supervision of the construction phase of technical works executed by contractors on the Petten site ⁴.

Contract Value, Duration, and Renewal Terms

The contract is structured as a framework agreement where the initial period is 12 months, renewable up to three additional times, resulting in a maximum total duration of 48 months ⁵. The estimated overall contract amount is €4,000,000, covering all potential service calls under the framework ⁶.

Submission Deadlines and Evaluation Criteria

1. 1Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026 at 16:00:59 (Europe/Amsterdam time)
2. 2Additional Information Request Deadline: 21 August 2026
3. 3Tender Opening Date: 01 September 2026 at 10:00:00

Tenders will be evaluated based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) principle, with a weighted split of 70% for Price and 30% for Quality ⁷. All submissions must be made electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal ⁸.

Who Should Apply and Eligibility Requirements

This tender is open to economic operators capable of providing high-level engineering and consultancy services, including architectural firms, engineering consultancies, and project management companies ⁹. Applicants must demonstrate specific qualifications as outlined in the procurement documents, particularly regarding experience with EU institutional projects and construction supervision ¹⁰.

Required Documentation:Draft Framework Service Contract, Technical Specifications (Annex I), and Administrative Annex (Annex I Part 1) must be reviewed prior to submission ¹¹.

Financial offer template (Annex 6) and Declaration on Honour (Annex 2) are mandatory for the bid ¹².

Contact Information and Official Resources

The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre ¹³. Interested parties should access the official tender details via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

For procurement-specific inquiries, contact: jrc-ptt-procurement@ec.europa.eu ¹⁴.

Footnotes

1. 1Official Tender Description: ec.europa.eu
2. 2Tender Detail Summary: evergabe.com
3. 3Scope of Services: tenderdetail.com
4. 4Construction Supervision Requirement: biddetail.com
5. 5Contract Duration and Renewal: ec.europa.eu
6. 6Estimated Value: evergabe.com
7. 7Award Criteria Weighting: ec.europa.eu
8. 8Submission Method: ec.europa.eu
9. 9Target Audience: evergabe.com
10. 10Qualification Requirements: ec.europa.eu
11. 11Procurement Documents: ec.europa.eu
12. 12Required Forms: ec.europa.eu
13. 13Contracting Authority: ec.europa.eu
14. 14Contact Email: evergabe.com