Provision of personal and environmental dosimetry services

The opportunity presented is for the provision of personal and environmental dosimetry services by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC-Geel). This is a planned procurement contract expected to be launched in the future, specifically categorized as a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract.

Eligible applicants must be dosimetry service providers accredited in Belgium, as the services are required to adhere to regulations outlined in the Belgian Royal Decree of July 20, 2001, regarding protection against ionizing radiation.

The primary focus of the contract involves outsourcing personal dosimetry services for workers in controlled nuclear zones and passive environmental monitoring systems, both crucial for maintaining safety standards in radiation exposure.

This tender does not anticipate cooperation between multiple applicants; instead, it is intended for a single accredited provider. The application will commence with an expression of interest beginning on June 2, 2025, and will close on June 19, 2025. The indicative launch date for the actual negotiated procedure is also set for June 19, 2025. The contract can last up to 48 months.

The funding details remain unspecified regarding the total amount, described instead as variable. The procurement will include electronic submissions via the relevant EU portal, and there are currently no requirements for co-funding.

The main CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) code relevant to this contract is 50410000, which encompasses repair and maintenance services for measuring, testing, and checking equipment.

In conclusion, this announcement is a prelude to the forthcoming procurement of essential dosimetry services for the JRC-Geel, facilitating compliance with safety regulations in the field of nuclear safety, and it emphasizes the requirement for the selected provider to be accredited in Belgium.

This is a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. It is not a call for tenders.

The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/GEE/2025/MVP/2872-EXA.

The description of the planned call for tenders is as follows: In the context of the obligations defined in the Belgian Royal Decree of 20/07/2001 laying down the General Regulation for the protection of the public, workers and the environment against the hazards of ionizing radiation (ARBIS), JRC-Geel wishes to outsource the personal dosimetry service of its personnel working in the controlled nuclear zones as well as the passive environmental monitoring system to an in Belgium accredited dosimetry service provider.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract.

The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre.

The main classification (CPV) code is 50410000 Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus.

The nature of the contract is for services.

The maximum contract duration is 48 months.

There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-06-02 Europe/Brussels.

The deadline for expression of interest is 19/06/2025 04:59 Europe/Brussels.

The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-06-19 Europe/Brussels.

The method of expression of interest is electronic.

To express interest, use the "Express interest" link.

A question and answer section is available, requiring a login to create questions. A FAQ section is also available, including a downloadable XLS file.

One question has already been answered publicly: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure. This was published on 03/10/2024 16:32.

In summary, this is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract related to the provision of personal and environmental dosimetry services for the JRC-Geel, in accordance with Belgian regulations on ionizing radiation. The JRC seeks to outsource personal dosimetry services for personnel in controlled nuclear zones and passive environmental monitoring to a dosimetry service provider accredited in Belgium. The contract is expected to last 48 months. The expression of interest phase is scheduled to begin on June 2, 2025, with a deadline of June 19, 2025. The negotiated procedure is expected to launch around June 19, 2025. This announcement is not a call for tenders, and procurement documents are not yet available.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are dosimetry service providers accredited in Belgium.

Funding Type: The funding type is procurement, specifically a service contract.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity appears to be open to single applicants, as it seeks to outsource the service to a single provider.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The service provider must be accredited in Belgium. Therefore, the geographic eligibility is limited to Belgium.

Target Sector: The target sector is related to nuclear safety, radiation protection, and environmental monitoring. Specifically, it involves dosimetry services.

Mentioned Countries: Belgium is explicitly mentioned as the location where the dosimetry service provider must be accredited.

Project Stage: The project stage is operational. The JRC-Geel requires an existing, accredited service provider to take over existing dosimetry services.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is described as a middle/low value contract, but the specific amount is not provided. Therefore, the funding range is variable.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. It starts with an expression of interest.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for services rendered.

Application Stages: The application process involves at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure.

Success Rates: Success rates cannot be determined from the provided information.

Co-funding Requirement: Co-funding requirements are not mentioned, so it is unknown if co-funding is required.

Summary:

This is a pre-announcement for a planned negotiated procurement procedure by the European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (JRC-Geel). The JRC-Geel intends to outsource its personal dosimetry service for personnel working in controlled nuclear zones and its passive environmental monitoring system. The service provider must be accredited in Belgium, according to the Belgian Royal Decree of 20/07/2001 (ARBIS). This is not a call for tenders yet, but a publication announcing the intention to launch a low or middle value negotiated procedure in the future. The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/GEE/2025/MVP/2872-EXA. The contract duration is a maximum of 48 months. The start date for expression of interest is planned for 2025-06-02, with a deadline of 2025-06-19. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-06-19. Interested parties must submit an electronic expression of interest. The CPV code is 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus.