Expired Portugal EAS - Tender for the Procurement and Installation of Flash Steam Recovery Equipment by EAS - Empresa de Ambiente na Saúde

Tender Reference: Procedure Notice No. 4913/2026 (Internal Reference: Open Tender No. 1_2026)

Tender Title: Supply and Installation/Retrofitting of Flash Steam Recovery Equipment for the Thermal Center

Full Name of the Contracting Authority: EAS - Empresa de Ambiente na Saúde, Unipessoal, Lda

Contracting Authority's Tax Identification Code: 505098954

Contracting Authority's Legal Status: Central Administration Body, part of the Public Administration

Contracting Authority's Main Activity: Providing technical support and services related to environment and energy for healthcare institutions

Tender Procedure: Open Tender

Project Background and Objectives: This project aims to upgrade the energy efficiency of the existing thermal center by recovering and utilizing flash steam (low-pressure steam discharged from boilers or other thermal equipment) to reduce energy waste. Implementation will effectively reduce primary energy consumption, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, lower operational costs for the medical facility, and align with EU and Portugal's energy efficiency and sustainable development goals.

Detailed Project Description:

This procurement includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Supply of a complete set of flash steam recovery system equipment, such as flash tanks, heat exchangers, compressors, piping, valves, instrumentation, and control systems; (2) Integration design and installation connecting the existing thermal system with the new equipment; (3) Necessary civil or structural modifications to accommodate the new equipment; (4) System commissioning, performance testing, and operator training; (5) Provision of relevant technical documentation and after-sales service. The winning bidder must ensure the entire system operates safely, stably, and efficiently, and complies with relevant Portuguese and EU technical standards and regulations.

Subject of the Contract: Supply of Movable Goods (Energy recovery equipment and related services)

Main CPV Code: 09320000 (Steam, hot water and associated products)

Estimated Contract Value: €115,000.00 (excluding VAT). Tender prices must not exceed this amount.

Place of Performance: Portugal, Coimbra District, Municipality of Montemor-o-Velho, specifically within the Thermal Center located in the Arazede area.

NUTS Code for Place of Performance: PT16E (Região de Coimbra)

Contract Performance Period: 60 days, calculated from the date of contract signing, including all time for equipment delivery, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance.

Acceptance of Partial Bids (Lots): No. Bidders must submit a bid for the entire procurement scope; partial bids are not accepted.

Deadline for Submission of Tenders: 9 March 2026, 17:00 (Local time in Portugal)

Tender Validity Period: Bidders must maintain the validity of their offer for 66 days from the tender submission deadline.

Tender Language: Not explicitly specified in the notice. However, according to Portuguese public procurement practice, it is advisable to prepare tender documents in Portuguese or provide a Portuguese version alongside another language.

Tender Submission Method: Mandatory electronic submission via the VORTAL electronic platform. Paper tenders submitted by mail, fax, or in person are not accepted.

Electronic Platform Name: VORTAL (A commonly used electronic public procurement platform in Portugal and Europe)

Electronic Platform URL: https://community.vortal.biz/public/

Access to Tender Documents: Free download via the VORTAL platform, no fees required.

Award Criteria: Lowest price. The tender with the lowest price that meets all technical requirements will be awarded the contract.

Bid Security (Guarantee) Required: No. This tender does not require bidders to submit a bid guarantee.

Electronic Invoicing: Permitted and encouraged for the winning bidder during contract execution.

Body Responsible for Review Procedures: EAS - Empresa de Ambiente na Saúde, Unip. Lda

Address of the Review Body: Polo Logístico e Industrial de Arazede, 3140-047 Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal

Telephone of the Review Body: +351 239917455

Fax of the Review Body: +351 239917455

Email of the Review Body: geral@easaude.pt

Signatory of the Notice: Sole Manager, Mariana Franco