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NL-Petten: Supply test machines for small size test pieces (small punch) in the nuclear fields and related services of maintenance.
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Important Dates
September 2nd, 2025
Overview
The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) is issuing a procurement contract for the supply of creep test machines and related services for nuclear materials testing. This framework supply contract, identified as EC-JRC/PTT/2025/OP/0089, has an estimated total value of €480,000 and is open to companies capable of delivering specialized testing equipment in the nuclear sector. Notably, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
The procurement focuses on high-temperature testing, specifically small punch creep testing under inert environments, ideally using Argon, with temperature capabilities reaching up to 800-900 degrees Celsius. The selected contractor will provide not only the equipment but also associated maintenance services, calibration, and spare parts.
The tender process is classified as an open call, requiring electronic submissions, and is structured to evaluate bids based on a quality-price ratio, where quality accounts for 35% and price for 65% of the evaluation criteria. The maximum contract duration is set at 60 months, which may be renewed four times.
Key dates for this tender include the deadline for submissions on September 2, 2025, and the public opening of tenders scheduled for September 4, 2025. The contracting authority will not respond to questions about the tender after August 25, 2025.
All submissions require a Personal Identification Code (PIC) for participation. The contract emphasizes the importance of compliance with safety standards and thorough technical specifications outlined in the tender documents, which detail the qualifications necessary to execute the project's requirements effectively.
The primary goal is to acquire new creep test machines that ensure operational safety, quality, and efficiency for nuclear materials testing at the JRC facility in Petten, Netherlands. Documents related to the tender, such as an invitation letter, draft contracts, safety regulations, and technical specifications, are available for download.
The procurement focuses on high-temperature testing, specifically small punch creep testing under inert environments, ideally using Argon, with temperature capabilities reaching up to 800-900 degrees Celsius. The selected contractor will provide not only the equipment but also associated maintenance services, calibration, and spare parts.
The tender process is classified as an open call, requiring electronic submissions, and is structured to evaluate bids based on a quality-price ratio, where quality accounts for 35% and price for 65% of the evaluation criteria. The maximum contract duration is set at 60 months, which may be renewed four times.
Key dates for this tender include the deadline for submissions on September 2, 2025, and the public opening of tenders scheduled for September 4, 2025. The contracting authority will not respond to questions about the tender after August 25, 2025.
All submissions require a Personal Identification Code (PIC) for participation. The contract emphasizes the importance of compliance with safety standards and thorough technical specifications outlined in the tender documents, which detail the qualifications necessary to execute the project's requirements effectively.
The primary goal is to acquire new creep test machines that ensure operational safety, quality, and efficiency for nuclear materials testing at the JRC facility in Petten, Netherlands. Documents related to the tender, such as an invitation letter, draft contracts, safety regulations, and technical specifications, are available for download.
Detail
The European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre is seeking tenders for a Framework Supply Contract for the procurement of creep test machines and related services to support testing materials in an inert environment, preferentially Argon, using small size test pieces under combination of various combinations of load types in the nuclear field. The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/PTT/2025/OP/0089. The TED reference is 105/2025 357428-2025.
This is an open procedure, and submissions must be electronic. The estimated total value of the contract is 480,000 EUR. The TED publication date is 03/06/2025. The main classification (CPV) code is 38540000 Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The nature of the contract is supplies. The maximum contract duration is 60 months. The award method is best price-quality ratio, and it is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.
Key milestones include a TED publication date of 03/06/2025, a date and time of public opening on 04/09/2025 at 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam, and a deadline for receipt of tenders on 02/09/2025 at 16:00 Europe/Amsterdam. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 25/08/2025 05:00 Europe/Amsterdam.
The main target application is Small Punch creep testing (according to EN 10371:2021 standard), but it is not limited to this. The target temperature range is estimated up to 800 or 900 degrees Centigrade. This procurement includes provisions for preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration services and spare parts and similar as a part of supply channel mode catalogue. The new creep test machines shall assure good control, quality of results, operational safety and efficiency.
The following documents are available for download:
Invitation to tender letter (Invitation letter), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Draft Framework contract for supplies (Draft contract), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Appendix 2 Security requirements 2025 (Draft contract annex), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex I Part 1 Administrative annex (Tender specifications adm. part), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex I Part 2 Technical specifications (Technical specifications), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex 2 Declaration on honour (Declaration on honour (tender)), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex 3-4-5 Other invitation to tender document, published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex 6 Scenario Price form (Financial offer form), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex III Safety regulations for third parties (Draft contract annex), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex IV Order form model (Draft contract annex), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
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In summary, this tender is an invitation for companies to bid on a framework contract to supply creep test machines and related services to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in Petten, Netherlands. These machines will be used for testing materials in a nuclear environment, specifically using small punch creep testing methods. The contract has an estimated value of 480,000 EUR and will last for 60 months. The tender process is an open procedure, meaning any eligible company can submit a bid electronically. The deadline for submissions is September 2, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on the best price-quality ratio. The tender documents provide detailed technical specifications, administrative requirements, and contractual terms. A key aspect of the tender is the provision of machines capable of testing materials in an inert Argon environment at temperatures up to 800-900 degrees Celsius, adhering to the EN 10371:2021 standard for small punch creep testing. The contract also includes provisions for maintenance, calibration, and spare parts.
This is an open procedure, and submissions must be electronic. The estimated total value of the contract is 480,000 EUR. The TED publication date is 03/06/2025. The main classification (CPV) code is 38540000 Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The nature of the contract is supplies. The maximum contract duration is 60 months. The award method is best price-quality ratio, and it is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.
Key milestones include a TED publication date of 03/06/2025, a date and time of public opening on 04/09/2025 at 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam, and a deadline for receipt of tenders on 02/09/2025 at 16:00 Europe/Amsterdam. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 25/08/2025 05:00 Europe/Amsterdam.
The main target application is Small Punch creep testing (according to EN 10371:2021 standard), but it is not limited to this. The target temperature range is estimated up to 800 or 900 degrees Centigrade. This procurement includes provisions for preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration services and spare parts and similar as a part of supply channel mode catalogue. The new creep test machines shall assure good control, quality of results, operational safety and efficiency.
The following documents are available for download:
Invitation to tender letter (Invitation letter), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Draft Framework contract for supplies (Draft contract), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Appendix 2 Security requirements 2025 (Draft contract annex), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex I Part 1 Administrative annex (Tender specifications adm. part), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex I Part 2 Technical specifications (Technical specifications), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex 2 Declaration on honour (Declaration on honour (tender)), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex 3-4-5 Other invitation to tender document, published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex 6 Scenario Price form (Financial offer form), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex III Safety regulations for third parties (Draft contract annex), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
Annex IV Order form model (Draft contract annex), published on 03/06/2025, Version 1, No translations available.
There are also some frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to the eSubmission system:
How to proceed if the system is slow or doesn’t work while uploading/downloading documents? Use the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. If the issue persists, clear the cache and cookies.
Which Internet browsers does eSubmission support? Use the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. For the most up-to-date technical recommendations, click on the link System Requirements.
Is it possible to view the details of the submission after the deadline? No, the content of the submission is not accessible after submitting the tender as the system encrypts all attachments upon upload.
Where can I find my submissions in Manage My Area, in the Funding & Tenders portal? Depending on the type or step of procedure, you can find the submissions in one of these sections: In ‘My Submission(s)’: tenders in response to open calls for tenders, requests to.
Which size should attachments have? eSubmission accepts files that are less than 50 MB in size.
How should I name attachments in eSubmision? Name the attachments for your tender draft following the System Requirements.
Can I submit a video in eSbmission? Which formats are supported? Check the System Requirements of eSubmission.
I received an invitation from the F&T Portal but cannot view the procurement documents. Invited candidates can only see the procurement documents after having selected an organisation.
Do I need to validate my PIC in order to submit a tender in eSubmission? The Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate in a call for tenders as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium).
I have an issue uploading a file in eSubmission and it’s giving me an error. What do I do? Make sure it follows the technical requirements of the system.
How many attachments can I upload per submission? The maximum number of documents the system will allow you to upload per tender is 200 files.
Why do tenderers need a PIC? It is mandatory to register for a PIC if you intend to submit a tender or a request to participate.
How do I register my organisation and get a Participant Identification Code (PIC)? First, check if the organisation is already registered using the Search PIC tool under 'How to Participate' > Participant Register.
What is the validity period of a PIC? A PIC is unique and its validity is not limited in time.
How many languages does the system support? The system is multilingual and supports all 24 official EU languages.
Which is the character set encoding in the system? The character set encoding is UTF-8.
Does the system use encryption to ensure the integrity and the confidentiality of the information? Yes, the system encrypts all uploaded documents, using an asymmetric key as an encryption mechanism.
Which file types does the system support? The supported file types depend on the type of submission you want to make.
Can I view and edit my draft submission? Until the deadline for the submission has been reached, submissions in the draft status can be edited, viewed and deleted.
In the submission report, under the name of our entity, "Legal form: UNKNOWN" is displayed while in the system, our legal form was correctly displayed. Is this a problem for the submission? No, it is just a display issue. This is not blocking for you: you can submit.
I sent my submission on time and a few days later, I received an automatic email informing me that the deadline for the reception of submissions had been reached. Does this mean that my submission was not correctly sent? No, this is an auto-generated notification sent when the time limit of receipt defined for the call for tenders has been reached.
In summary, this tender is an invitation for companies to bid on a framework contract to supply creep test machines and related services to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre in Petten, Netherlands. These machines will be used for testing materials in a nuclear environment, specifically using small punch creep testing methods. The contract has an estimated value of 480,000 EUR and will last for 60 months. The tender process is an open procedure, meaning any eligible company can submit a bid electronically. The deadline for submissions is September 2, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on the best price-quality ratio. The tender documents provide detailed technical specifications, administrative requirements, and contractual terms. A key aspect of the tender is the provision of machines capable of testing materials in an inert Argon environment at temperatures up to 800-900 degrees Celsius, adhering to the EN 10371:2021 standard for small punch creep testing. The contract also includes provisions for maintenance, calibration, and spare parts.
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Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the nature of the tender, it is likely open to companies, research institutions, and other organizations capable of supplying and maintaining specialized testing equipment.
Funding Type: The funding type is procurement, specifically a framework supply contract.
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. The FAQ section mentions that a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium), implying that both single applicants and consortia are eligible.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but given that it is an EU tender, it is likely open to entities within the EU and potentially other countries that have agreements with the EU.
Target Sector: The target sector is nuclear, specifically related to materials testing in the nuclear field. It also involves advanced machines/processes, and industrial processes/components.
Mentioned Countries: The tender is titled "NL-Petten," indicating the location of the project or the intended destination of the supplied equipment is in the Netherlands. The TED reference also suggests a European scope.
Project Stage: The project stage is procurement of equipment and related services, implying a need for commercialized or readily available solutions.
Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 480,000 EUR.
Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, with electronic submission.
Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for the supply of equipment and related services.
Application Stages: The number of application stages is not explicitly stated, but it involves at least one stage of submitting a tender.
Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.
Co-funding Requirement: The co-funding requirement is not explicitly stated.
Summary:
This is an invitation to tender (EC-JRC/PTT/2025/OP/0089) issued by the European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre, for a framework supply contract. The tender is for the procurement of creep test machines and related services, specifically for testing materials in an inert environment (preferably Argon) using small size test pieces under various load combinations. The primary application is Small Punch creep testing, following the EN 10371:2021 standard, but it is not limited to this. The target temperature range is up to 800 or 900 degrees Centigrade.
The contract includes provisions for preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration services, and spare parts. The aim is to acquire new creep test machines that ensure good control, quality of results, operational safety, and efficiency. The estimated total value of the contract is 480,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 60 months. The award method will be based on the best price-quality ratio.
The TED publication date is 03/06/2025, and the deadline for receipt of tenders is 02/09/2025 at 16:00 Europe/Amsterdam time. The contracting authority will not reply to questions submitted after 25/08/2025 at 05:00 Europe/Amsterdam time. The date and time of the public opening is 04/09/2025 at 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam.
Submissions must be sent electronically. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation, whether as a sole tenderer or as part of a consortium. The system supports 24 official EU languages and uses UTF-8 character set encoding. The system encrypts all uploaded documents. Attachments must be less than 50 MB, and the maximum number of documents allowed per tender is 200.
The tender documents include an invitation letter, a draft framework contract for supplies, security requirements, administrative and technical specifications, a declaration on honour, other invitation to tender documents, a scenario price form, safety regulations for third parties, and an order form model.
Funding Type: The funding type is procurement, specifically a framework supply contract.
Consortium Requirement: The opportunity does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. The FAQ section mentions that a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium), implying that both single applicants and consortia are eligible.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but given that it is an EU tender, it is likely open to entities within the EU and potentially other countries that have agreements with the EU.
Target Sector: The target sector is nuclear, specifically related to materials testing in the nuclear field. It also involves advanced machines/processes, and industrial processes/components.
Mentioned Countries: The tender is titled "NL-Petten," indicating the location of the project or the intended destination of the supplied equipment is in the Netherlands. The TED reference also suggests a European scope.
Project Stage: The project stage is procurement of equipment and related services, implying a need for commercialized or readily available solutions.
Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 480,000 EUR.
Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, with electronic submission.
Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for the supply of equipment and related services.
Application Stages: The number of application stages is not explicitly stated, but it involves at least one stage of submitting a tender.
Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.
Co-funding Requirement: The co-funding requirement is not explicitly stated.
Summary:
This is an invitation to tender (EC-JRC/PTT/2025/OP/0089) issued by the European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre, for a framework supply contract. The tender is for the procurement of creep test machines and related services, specifically for testing materials in an inert environment (preferably Argon) using small size test pieces under various load combinations. The primary application is Small Punch creep testing, following the EN 10371:2021 standard, but it is not limited to this. The target temperature range is up to 800 or 900 degrees Centigrade.
The contract includes provisions for preventative and corrective maintenance, calibration services, and spare parts. The aim is to acquire new creep test machines that ensure good control, quality of results, operational safety, and efficiency. The estimated total value of the contract is 480,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 60 months. The award method will be based on the best price-quality ratio.
The TED publication date is 03/06/2025, and the deadline for receipt of tenders is 02/09/2025 at 16:00 Europe/Amsterdam time. The contracting authority will not reply to questions submitted after 25/08/2025 at 05:00 Europe/Amsterdam time. The date and time of the public opening is 04/09/2025 at 10:00 Europe/Amsterdam.
Submissions must be sent electronically. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation, whether as a sole tenderer or as part of a consortium. The system supports 24 official EU languages and uses UTF-8 character set encoding. The system encrypts all uploaded documents. Attachments must be less than 50 MB, and the maximum number of documents allowed per tender is 200.
The tender documents include an invitation letter, a draft framework contract for supplies, security requirements, administrative and technical specifications, a declaration on honour, other invitation to tender documents, a scenario price form, safety regulations for third parties, and an order form model.
Short Summary
- Impact
- This opportunity aims to procure specialized creep test machines and related services to enhance materials testing capabilities in the nuclear field, ensuring operational safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Applicant
- Applicants should possess expertise in manufacturing and supplying advanced testing machinery, particularly for high-temperature applications in inert environments.
- Developments
- Funding will support the procurement of testing equipment and maintenance services for nuclear materials testing, specifically focusing on creep testing methodologies.
- Applicant Type
- Companies capable of supplying specialized industrial testing equipment and services, particularly in the nuclear sector.
- Consortium Requirement
- This funding is designed for single applicants, as no consortium requirements are specified.
- Funding Amount
- The estimated total contract value is €480,000.
- Countries
- The Netherlands is explicitly relevant as the procurement location for this contract.
- Industry
- This funding targets the nuclear materials testing sector, specifically for advanced testing machinery and related services.