Wartung der Flachdächer im JRC Karlsruhe

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) is issuing a call for tenders, reference EC-JRC/KRU/2024/OP/2561, for maintenance services related to flat roofs at the JRC site in Karlsruhe, Germany. The estimated total value of this procurement contract is 200,000 EUR, and the maximum duration of the contract is 48 months, with potential extensions. The contract is intended for the annual inspection and maintenance of flat roofs using EPDM and bituminous membranes, along with the necessary repairs and maintenance of fall protection systems.

Eligible applicants include companies with expertise in building maintenance and roofing services. There are no explicit restrictions based on company size, but it is indicated that the contract may not be ideally suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The bidding process is an open call, meaning any qualified company can submit a tender electronically via the Funding and Tenders Portal, with the deadline set for August 18, 2025, at 17:00 CEST. Tender submissions must include a Personal Identification Code (PIC) that is mandatory for participation.

The awarding method for the contract will be based solely on price, thus prioritizing cost-effectiveness. No co-funding requirement is needed from the applicants. Additionally, success rates in previous tenders or similar opportunities are not specified.

The notice only indicates geographic eligibility within the context of EU regulations, allowing participation from companies across the EU and possibly the EEA. The key documents related to the tender are available in German and include an invitation letter, administrative annex, technical specifications, a financial offer form, a declaration on honor, and a draft contract.

In summary, this tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specializing in roof maintenance services, with a structured approach to procurement aimed at ensuring transparency and efficiency in securing maintenance for JRC facilities in Germany.

The European Commission, Gemeinsame Forschungsstelle (JRC), is launching a call for tenders EC-JRC/KRU/2024/OP/2561 for the maintenance of flat roofs at JRC Karlsruhe. The TED reference for this tender is 133/2025 462143-2025.

The procedure type is an open procedure, and submissions must be electronic. The estimated total value of the tender is 200,000 EUR. The TED publication date is 15/07/2025.

The main classification (CPV) code is 50710000, which refers to repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations. The nature of the contract is for services, and the maximum contract duration is 48 months. The award method will be based on the lowest price. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

Key milestones include:
TED publication date: 15/07/2025
Date and time of public opening: 19/08/2025 11:00 Europe/Berlin
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 18/08/2025 17:00 Europe/Berlin
The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 08/08/2025 05:00 Europe/Berlin

The tender documents available for download include:
DE01-Wartung Flachdächer ITT Invitation letter, published on 15/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE03-Wartung Flachdächer AdminAnnex Tender specifications - adm. part, published on 15/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE04-Wartung Flachdächer TS 25-03-24 Technical specifications, published on 15/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE05-Wartung Flachdächer Financial Offer Financial offer form, published on 15/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE02-Wartung Flachdächer DoH Declaration on honour (tender), published on 15/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE06-Wartung Flachdächer FWCDraft contract, published on 15/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available

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In summary, this is a call for tenders by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Karlsruhe, Germany, for the annual inspection and maintenance of flat roofs, including EPDM and bituminous membranes, as well as repair work and the inspection and maintenance of fall protection systems. The tender is an open procedure with an estimated value of 200,000 EUR, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest price. The maximum duration of the contract is 48 months. The deadline for submitting tenders is August 18, 2025. The tender documents, including the invitation letter, administrative annex, technical specifications, financial offer form, declaration of honor, and draft contract, are available for download. The submission must be done electronically. A Participant Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation.

Eligible Applicant Types: The content does not explicitly state the eligible applicant types. However, given that it is a call for tenders for services, it is likely that eligible applicants include companies, firms, service providers, or other legal entities capable of providing the required services.

Funding Type: Procurement. This is a call for tenders, which means it is a procurement procedure where the contracting authority (European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)) is seeking to purchase services.

Consortium Requirement: The content does not explicitly specify whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, the FAQ section mentions that a 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). This suggests that both single applicants and consortia are eligible.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The content does not explicitly state the geographic eligibility. However, given that the contracting authority is the European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), it is likely that the opportunity is open to entities located in the EU or potentially EEA countries. The location of the service to be performed is Karlsruhe, Germany, which may imply a preference for companies operating in the EU.

Target Sector: Buildings or Construction. The tender is for the annual inspection and maintenance of flat roofs (EPDM, bituminous roofing membranes) of the JRC Karlsruhe, including necessary repair work, as well as the inspection and maintenance of fall protection devices (EAP). The CPV code 50710000 refers to repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations.

Mentioned Countries: Germany (specifically Karlsruhe, where the JRC is located).

Project Stage: This opportunity is for the maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure, so it is at the maintenance/service stage.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is 200,000 EUR.

Application Type: Open call. The procedure type is explicitly stated as an "Open procedure".

Nature of Support: Money. The selected tenderer will receive a service contract in exchange for providing the required services.

Application Stages: The content does not explicitly detail the number of stages. However, based on standard procurement procedures, it is likely to involve at least two stages: submission of the tender and evaluation of the tender.

Success Rates: The content does not provide information on success rates.

Co-funding Requirement: The content does not explicitly state whether co-funding is required. Typically, in procurement contracts, co-funding is not required.

Summary:
This is a call for tenders (EC-JRC/KRU/2024/OP/2561) issued by the European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Karlsruhe, Germany, for the annual inspection and maintenance of flat roofs and fall protection systems at the JRC site. The estimated total value of the contract is 200,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 48 months. The procedure is an open procedure, meaning any interested and qualified economic operator can submit a tender. The award method is based on the lowest price. The deadline for receipt of tenders is August 18, 2025, at 17:00 Europe/Berlin time. The TED reference is 133/2025 462143-2025. Submissions must be sent electronically. The contracting authority may not reply to questions submitted after August 8, 2025, at 05:00 Europe/Berlin time. The tender documents include an invitation letter, administrative annex, technical specifications, financial offer form, declaration on honour, and a draft contract. The eSubmission system supports various file types, but attachments should be less than 50 MB, and the maximum number of documents per tender is 200. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses UTF-8 character set encoding. The system encrypts all uploaded documents.