NL-Petten: Supply and maintenance of climate chambers for BESTEST lab

This summary outlines a procurement opportunity issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (DG JRC) for the supply and maintenance of climate chambers for the BESTEST lab located in Petten, Netherlands. The tender, identified as EC-JRC/PTT/2025/OP/5691, is characterized as a supply contract, with a total estimated value of €75,000, and the primary focus is on scientific equipment for battery testing.

The opportunity is open for submissions from any qualified economic operators, which may include companies, businesses, and organizations that can provide the required climate chambers and related services. While the opportunity is not explicitly designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), there are no restrictions preventing them from applying. The contract entails the provision of climate chambers that must operate efficiently within a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C, possess a minimum internal volume of 250 liters, and manage an internal heat dissipation of 100W while maintaining consistent temperatures.

Submissions are required electronically through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal, and the deadline for receiving tenders is set for January 30, 2026, at 16:00 CET. The contract duration is established as 36 months, which includes the supply, delivery, installation, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment. The procurement will be evaluated based solely on the lowest price, emphasizing a straightforward competitive bidding process.

The nature of the support provided will be monetary, with payments made to the successful supplier upon completion of services rendered. Additional details regarding the contracting process highlight the need for a Participant Identification Code (PIC) for bidders, and all necessary tender documents, including technical specifications and contracts, will be available for download from the portal.

This procurement has significant relevance to ongoing research in battery technology within the EU, contributing to advancements essential for energy transition and environmental objectives in the context of scientific infrastructure development.

This is an invitation to tender for the supply and maintenance of climate chambers for the BESTEST lab, located in NL-Petten. The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/PTT/2025/OP/5691. The submission method is electronic. This is an open procedure.

The description of the tender is as follows: New climate chambers are needed for the experiments in the BESTEST lab. The new contract needs to include delivery, maintenance and calibration for 3 years.

Performance Specifications: The climate chambers should be designed to operate efficiently within a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C, ideally offering an extended range, and featuring an internal volume of at least 250 liters, with a preference for greater capacity. The climate chambers should be capable of maintaining homogenous internal temperatures and dissipating an internal heat source of 100W, while keeping the temperature constant. The climate chambers will be used for battery testing.

The estimated total value of the tender is 75000 EUR. The TED publication date is 10/12/2025. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. The main classification (CPV) code is 42500000 Cooling and ventilation equipment. The nature of the contract is supplies. The maximum contract duration is 36 months. The award method is lowest price. There is no framework agreement.

Key Milestones:
TED publication date: 10/12/2025
Date and time of public opening: 03/02/2026 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 30/01/2026 16:00 Europe/Amsterdam
Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 22/01/2026 07:00 Europe/Amsterdam

The following documents are available for download:
ENInvitation to Tender letter Invitation letter Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENAnnex I Part 1 Administrative annex Tender specifications adm. part Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENAnnex I Part 2 Technical Specifications Technical specifications Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENAnnex 6 Financial tender form Financial offer form Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENAnnex 2 Declaration on honour Declaration on honour (tender) Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENDraft contract for supplies Draft contract Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENAppendix 2 Security requirements 2025 Draft contract annex Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENAnnex III Safety regulations for third parties Draft contract annex Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENAnnex IV Certificate of maintenance and acceptance form Draft contract annex Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available
ENAnnex 3-4-5 Other invitation to tender document Published on 10/12/2025 Version 1 No translations available

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The submission method is electronic.

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In summary, this tender opportunity is for the supply, delivery, maintenance, and calibration of new climate chambers for the BESTEST lab of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in Petten, Netherlands. These climate chambers will be used for battery testing and must meet specific performance requirements, including a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C (ideally wider), a minimum internal volume of 250 liters, and the ability to maintain homogenous temperatures while dissipating a 100W heat source. The contract will last for 36 months, and the estimated total value is 75,000 EUR. The award will be based on the lowest price. The deadline for submitting tenders is January 30, 2026. The submission must be done electronically, and potential tenderers must register for a Participant Identification Code (PIC). Several documents are available for download, including the invitation to tender, administrative and technical specifications, financial tender form, draft contract, and safety regulations. The eSubmission system supports various file types, and attachments should be less than 50 MB in size. The system also supports all 24 official EU languages and uses encryption to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the information.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but given that it is a call for tenders for supplies and maintenance, it is likely open to companies, including SMEs and large enterprises, that can provide the required climate chambers and related services. Research institutes or other organizations requiring such equipment could also potentially apply if they can fulfill the role of a supplier.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a call for tenders. The selected tenderer will be awarded a service contract for the supply, maintenance, and calibration of climate chambers.

Consortium Requirement: The content does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. However, it is common in procurement opportunities for both single applicants and consortia to be eligible, depending on the scale and complexity of the project.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated. However, given that it is an EU funding opportunity, it is likely open to companies and organizations based in the EU and potentially also the EEA and countries with specific agreements with the EU.

Target Sector: This program targets the supply of cooling and ventilation equipment, specifically climate chambers for battery testing. Therefore, it falls within the broader sectors of manufacturing, industrial processes, and potentially energy (due to the focus on battery testing).

Mentioned Countries: The opportunity mentions the Netherlands (NL-Petten) as the location where the climate chambers will be used. The TED reference indicates that the opportunity is published in the Tenders Electronic Daily (TED), which is the online version of the 'Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union', dedicated to European public procurement.

Project Stage: The project is at the procurement stage, meaning the requirement is for the supply of existing or readily producible climate chambers, along with maintenance and calibration services. It is not a research or development project stage.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 75,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries (the contracting authority, European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre) will receive non-monetary services in the form of supplied climate chambers, maintenance, and calibration. The successful tenderer will receive money in exchange for providing these services.

Application Stages: The number of stages is not explicitly defined, but it would typically involve at least one stage of submitting the tender and potentially a second stage of negotiation or clarification if required by the contracting authority.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not mention any co-funding requirement.

Summary: This is an invitation to tender issued by the European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre, for the supply, maintenance, and calibration of climate chambers for the BESTEST lab in Petten, Netherlands. The climate chambers will be used for battery testing and must meet specific performance specifications, including a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C, an internal volume of at least 250 liters, and the ability to dissipate an internal heat source of 100W while maintaining a constant temperature. The contract duration is 36 months, and the estimated total value is 75,000 EUR. The procedure is an open procedure, and submissions must be sent electronically. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 30/01/2026 at 16:00 Europe/Amsterdam. Tenderers must submit their offers electronically through the eSubmission portal, ensuring that all attachments comply with the system requirements, including file size limits and naming conventions. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The award method will be based on the lowest price. The tender documents, including the invitation letter, administrative annex, technical specifications, financial tender form, declaration on honour, draft contract, and annexes related to security and safety regulations, are available for download.