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Netherlands
TenderNed, Aanbestedingswet, Gids Proportionaliteit.
What wins points
Accurately assessing the EU threshold (Article 4) and providing complete ESPD information (Article 59) demonstrates compliance and positions the bidder favourably during selection.
What gets bids disqualified
Incorrect threshold assessment or missing/incorrect ESPD fields (Article 57) will lead to immediate disqualification.
Evaluator's view
Evaluators first verify that the threshold has been correctly applied (Article 4) and then check that all mandatory ESPD entries are present and accurate (Article 59).
Netherlands
What this is
A concise overview of Dutch public procurement rules as they relate to EU Directive 2014/24/EU. It explains the national implementation framework contractors need to follow when bidding for contracts in the Netherlands.
When you need it
Use this guidance during the pre‑tender stage and throughout all procedural phases (selection, award) of any Dutch public contract covered by the EU procurement rules.
How to fill it in
- Identify the contract’s estimated value.
- Check whether the threshold under Article 4 of Directive 2014/24/EU applies; if the value is below the national threshold, the full EU procedural regime may not apply – consult the Dutch Aanbestedingswet thresholds (currently €5 million for supplies/services, €10 million for works) and note the applicable one.
- Confirm that the contracting authority has published a contract notice in the TenderNed or TED as required.
- Complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) according to Article 59, ensuring all mandatory fields (tax ID, bank account, references) are entered.
- Gather supporting evidence of economic and financial standing per national requirements (e.g., Dutch Chamber of Commerce extracts), referencing the tender documents for any specific forms.
Template
[Contract Title]
[Reference number]
[Estimated value]: €____ (compare with national threshold)
[Threshold assessment]: □ Below EU threshold (Art 4) – apply Dutch thresholds
□ Above EU threshold – full EU procedure applies
[ESPD completed]: Yes / No – if No, list missing fields:
- Tax ID: __
- Bank account: __
- References: __
[Financial standing evidence attached]: Yes / No – attach Chamber of Commerce extract, bank statements, etc.
[Submission deadline]: __ (ensure submission before portal cut‑off)
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