Services d’entretien des autoclaves et des cartouches de déminéralisation d'eau pour les centres d’accueil de l’enfance gérés par le département « Childcare Services » de la Commission européenne à Bruxelles

This summary outlines a forthcoming opportunity for providers interested in a negotiated service contract for maintaining autoclaves and water demineralization cartridges in childcare centers managed by the European Commission in Brussels. The lead authority overseeing this contract is the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics of the European Commission.

The planned call for tenders is characterized as a low or middle value contract, which suggests an estimated budget likely under €200,000, possibly even below €50,000. The provider eligibility is not strictly defined, but it is open to companies that can deliver the required maintenance services, likely focusing on those situated in or near Brussels.

This procurement follows a planned negotiated procedure format, inviting a select group of potential providers who must express their interest electronically. The timeframe for expressing interest runs from May 16, 2025, to June 2, 2025. The indicative launch date for the negotiated procedure is set for June 2, 2025.

The contract duration will span up to 48 months, and it will be established as a framework agreement, meaning there is no reopening of competition once participants are selected. The applicable classification code for these services is CPV code 33191110, identifying it as related to autoclaves.

There are no co-funding requirements tied to this tender, and specific rules regarding consortium participation are not detailed, implying that both individual applicants and consortia may be eligible. The success rates for applicants are unspecified, and the tender process includes an expression of interest followed by negotiations for potential service contracts.

Notably, this announcement serves as a prelude to the actual tender launch, thus stakeholders interested in pursuing this opportunity should prepare for the stated timeline and ensure electronic submissions of interest during the designated window.

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-OIB/2025/LVP/0031-EXA.

The description of the planned call for tenders is for services d’entretien des autoclaves et des cartouches de déminéralisation d'eau pour les centres d’accueil de l’enfance gérés par le département « Childcare Services » de la Commission européenne à Bruxelles, which translates to maintenance services for autoclaves and water demineralization cartridges for the childcare centers managed by the "Childcare Services" department of the European Commission in Brussels.

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

The lead contracting authority is the Commission européenne, OIB - Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels.

The main classification (CPV) code is 33191110, which corresponds to autoclaves.

The nature of the contract is supplies.

The maximum contract duration is 48 months.

The framework agreement is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-05-16 Europe/Brussels.

The deadline for expression of interest is 02/06/2025 04:59 Europe/Brussels.

The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-06-02 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.

A previously asked question clarifies that references featuring ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders but announcements of the contracting authority’s intent to launch a low or middle value negotiated procedure in the future. This question was published on 03/10/2024 16:32.

In summary, this is not a call for tenders but a pre-announcement of a future negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract. The European Commission's Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB) plans to launch a negotiated procedure for the maintenance of autoclaves and water demineralization cartridges in its childcare centers. The contract will be a framework agreement without reopening of competition, with a maximum duration of 48 months. Companies interested in this future opportunity should express their interest electronically between May 16, 2025, and June 2, 2025. The actual negotiated procedure is expected to launch around June 2, 2025. The procedure identifier is EC-OIB/2025/LVP/0031-EXA.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but given the nature of the contract as a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract for supplies, it is likely that the eligible applicants will be companies or service providers capable of providing the services described. This could include SMEs, large enterprises, or specialized service providers.

Funding Type: This is a planned call for tenders, indicating a procurement process. The funding type is therefore a service contract.

Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. However, given the nature of the services, it is possible that both single applicants and consortia could be eligible.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The lead contracting authority is the Commission européenne, OIB - Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels. The services are for childcare centers managed by the European Commission in Brussels. This suggests that the geographic eligibility is likely focused on companies or service providers located in the EU, and potentially with a focus on those operating in or near Brussels.

Target Sector: The target sector is services related to the maintenance of autoclaves and water demineralization cartridges. This falls under the broader category of facility maintenance and potentially includes elements of health and safety, given the context of childcare facilities. The CPV code 33191110 points to autoclaves.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but Brussels is mentioned as the location of the childcare centers. Therefore, Belgium is implicitly mentioned. The European Commission is the lead contracting authority, so the EU is also relevant.

Project Stage: This is for the maintenance of existing equipment (autoclaves and water demineralization cartridges), so the relevant stage is operational and maintenance.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is not explicitly stated, but it is described as a "middle/low value contract". This suggests the funding amount is likely under €200k, and possibly even under €50k.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. This means that the contracting authority will likely invite a select number of potential providers to submit proposals. The first step is to express interest electronically.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing the contracted services (maintenance of autoclaves and water demineralization cartridges).

Application Stages: The application stages include expressing interest electronically, followed by a negotiated procedure. The exact number of stages is not specified, but it will likely involve at least two stages: expression of interest and proposal submission/negotiation.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned. As a negotiated procedure, the success rate will depend on the number of providers invited to participate in the negotiation.

Co-funding Requirement: There is no mention of a co-funding requirement.

Summary: This opportunity is a planned call for tenders by the European Commission, specifically the Office for Infrastructure and Logistics in Brussels (OIB). It concerns the provision of services for the maintenance of autoclaves and water demineralization cartridges in childcare centers managed by the Commission in Brussels. This is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The first step for interested parties is to express their interest electronically, with a deadline of June 2, 2025. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is June 2, 2025. The contract duration is a maximum of 48 months and will be a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The CPV code is 33191110, which refers to autoclaves. The opportunity is targeted towards companies or service providers capable of providing these maintenance services, potentially those located in or near Brussels. The estimated total value is considered to be low or middle value. This is not a call for tenders but a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure.