Macrozoobenthos surveys in Lower Saxony surface waters

Summary

The tender covers 2027 surveys of macrozoobenthos, or aquatic macroinvertebrates, in selected surface waters in Lower Saxony under the EU Water Framework Directive. The work includes sampling, organism identification and analysis, and preparation of reports; the applicable methods depend on the waterbody and include MGBI, TOM, Perlodes or PTI. The procurement is divided into 21 geographic lots. Bidders may tender for one, several or all lots, but must state how many monitoring sites they can process within the delivery period. Offers are evaluated on price (40%), staff-specific project experience (40%) and the execution concept (20%); bidders must score at least 200 points combined for staff experience and the execution concept. Bidders must provide details of comparable previous work, staff with suitable education or vocational training, and an execution concept of no more than four A4 pages. Insurance and the declarations required by the tender documents are also required. Offers must be submitted electronically through the designated bidding platform.