Improvement and modernization of the irrigation infrastructures in the Docenario irrigation zone

Summary

The tender concerns improvement and modernization of irrigation infrastructures in the Docenario irrigation zone, Zalamea de la Serena (Badajoz). The objective is to improve water distribution efficiency by installing a new pipeline inside the main acequia A and adding control and measurement devices at the derivations, including a flow meter at the intake, and cleaning and maintaining canal margins. The zone covers about 251 hectares with a gravity-fed system; average annual water use is about 7,140 m3/ha and the total allocation about 0.7 hm3. The works are tendered via Open procedure and Ordinary processing, CPV code 45231100-6. The estimated contract value is 533,147.21 EUR net (111,960.91 EUR VAT included in the overall budget of 645,108.12 EUR). The contract duration is four months. The procurement uses price as a main award criterion (60 points) with additional criteria up to 40 points assessed by value judgement, including quality, health and safety, and a memory of execution; the bidder must demonstrate solvency and comply with applicable regulations, with classification requirements for hydraulic works, and follow subcontracting and data protection rules.