Mowing works for watercourses

Summary

This competitive dialogue concerns a framework agreement for mowing and maintaining watercourses in two lots in the service area of Waterschap De Dommel. The work includes regular or ecological mowing to maintain water flow, maintaining maintenance paths and access, manual trimming around obstacles, removal and processing of cuttings, limited pruning and minor maintenance, invasive species control, monitoring the spread of exotic species, and communication with local residents and users. The initial term is 48 months from 1 February 2027, with two possible two-year extensions, potentially until 31 January 2035. Applications must be submitted electronically in Dutch by 5 October 2026 at 10:00. The selection phase requires an application form, a signed European Single Procurement Document and reference declarations. Awarding is based mainly on quality: cooperation during the term (40%), price control and pricing mechanism (30%), and sustainability under the SEB methodology (30%); the notice also lists price with a 0% weight, while the tender documents indicate an expected 70% quality and 30% price ratio.