Restoration of the Flandres Lock gates during the 2027 maintenance shutdown

Summary

Voies navigables de France is procuring the restoration of the upstream-origin gate at Flandres Lock and its installation in place of the downstream gate at Arques. The contract has two tranches: restoration of the upstream-origin gate, followed by the optional restoration works at the downstream gate and installation of the restored gate. The works include structural and mechanical repairs, corrosion protection, sealing, hydraulic and electrical connections, testing and related site works. The contract is planned for 24 months, with an estimated value of EUR 1,180,800; the optional tranche includes a three-week lock shutdown from 14 June to 4 July 2027.