Inspection services for Águas do Norte municipal systems

Summary

The tender covers inspection services for Águas do Norte’s municipal water-supply and wastewater systems in eight municipalities: Amarante, Arouca, Baião, Celorico de Basto, Cinfães, Fafe, Santo Tirso and Trofa. The work includes visits to inform residents about connecting to existing networks, handling requests to enter service contracts, and carrying out technical checks at customer sites. Checks include meter condition and readings, connections and service pipes; identifying and reporting faults, water losses and unauthorised connections; disconnecting or restoring service when required; updating system records; and preparing reports. The initial contract period is three months, with up to two automatic renewals for a maximum total period of nine months. The price ceiling is EUR 78,330 for the initial period and EUR 234,990 for the maximum possible term, both excluding VAT. The submission deadline is 29 October 2026 at 17:00, and bids must remain valid for 120 days. A tender guarantee of 1.5% of the contract price is required. Award criteria are price (70%) and technical value (30%), covering the staff performance-assessment model, frequency of activity reports and additional services that provide added value. Bidders must plan for a team of at least seven inspection technicians, vehicles and equipment, and the bid documents and evidence required by the tender documents.