Switchgear Tender by Belgian Fluvius System Operator Cooperative

Project Title: Procurement of 36 kV Switchgear Framework Agreement

Procurement Number: FLU22L006

Project Overview: Procurement of a set of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) for specific substations in the Belgian electricity grid (Flemish Region). This framework agreement aims to establish qualified suppliers and technical standards for subsequent specific procurements.

Procurement Type: Competitive Negotiation (Competition with Prior Notice).

Nature of Contract: Goods Supply Framework Agreement.

CPV Code: 31682310 (Medium-voltage switchgear).

Material Specifications & Technical Requirements:

Equipment Type: Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).

Insulation Level: 40.5 kV.

Rated Current: 2500 A.

Short-Circuit Withstand Capability: 40 kA, 3 seconds (IEC Standard).

Internal Arc Classification: IAC A FLR, 40 kA, 1 second.

Peak Withstand Current: 100 kA.

Core Components: Includes power circuit breaker, disconnector, earthing switch, current and voltage transformers, all integrated within a metal enclosure with internal compartments filled with SF6 or equivalent insulating gas.

Busbar Configuration: Options for single and double busbar configurations must be provided.

Project Content & Place of Performance:

Contract Duration: The initial validity period of the framework agreement is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year.

Place of Performance: Two specific substations within Belgium:

Gistel Substation (Post Gistel), located in the Ostend district (BE255).

Meer Substation (Post Meer), located in the Antwerp district (BE211).

Framework Agreement Value:

Estimated Value (excl. VAT): 3,250,000 EUR.

Framework Agreement Ceiling: 6,500,000 EUR.

Key Supplier Qualification Requirements:

Project Experience: Bidders must provide at least 2 reference cases from the past 3 years for the delivery of similar specification (insulation level 40.5 kV) GIS equipment to European clients. Cases must include client names and detailed information proving compliance with all the above IEC technical parameters (Ur, Ir, Iac, Ik, Ip).

Technical Confirmation: The technical parameters of the reference cases must clearly demonstrate the ability to meet all IEC ratings required by the contracting authority.

Evaluation Criteria:

Sole Criterion: 100% Price. Evaluation will be based on a price model.

Important Deadlines:

Deadline for Submitting Applications to Participate: March 2, 2026, 12:00 (Central European Time).

(Note: The tender documents mention that specific contract performance conditions and financial arrangements will be announced in the subsequent "procurement documents".)

Tender Document Acquisition & Submission:

Official Language: Dutch.

Document Acquisition Address: Belgian Public Procurement Portal.

Electronic Submission: Must be submitted online via the designated portal and requires an advanced or qualified electronic signature/seal compliant with EU regulations.

Other Key Information:

The procurement is subject to the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).

Framework agreement model without reopening competition.

Electronic catalogues or alternative solutions (variant bids) are not accepted.

Electronic invoicing is required.

The review and mediation body is the Belgian Council of State.