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Ili hyrer/hyrel
DEGermany · Kassel
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- Deadline for requests to participate: 19 November at 12:00 — 18 days left. Two-stage procedure: by this deadline you submit a request to participate (proof of eligibility). Only shortlisted firms are then invited to submit a tender.
- The submission point is stated in the notice (link on this page).
- Offer and evidence in: German, English.
- Collect your evidence — use the eligibility analysis on this page: it lists the requirements and, for known certificates, how to get them.
Compiled automatically from notice and documents — no guarantee; the procedure's wording is binding.
What the buyer is looking for
The purpose of the project is In-Line Inspection (ILI) for pipeline technical condition assessment prior to the transition from natural gas (NG) to hydrogen operation. · For the pipeline sections 1 to 3 mechanical cleaning using i.e. bi-directional cleaning pigs is considered. Four (4) cleaning pig runs shall be assumed to be required per pipeline section. For the very first cleaning pig run per section a bi-directional pig must be offered which shall proof pig passage by either mechanical or intelligent gauge plate(s). · For the pipeline sections 1 to 3 mapping of the pipeline is considered over the entire section or a to be determined sub-section of it. A minimum of twenty (20) AGMs must be provided per section. Inertial measurement data are considered for bending strain analysis which shall be offered as a combined service. For the pipeline sections 1 to 3 the following pipeline…
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… anomalies shall be addressed by ILI technologies: · Offered services shall consider internal and external metal-loss detection and sizing in straight pipe, field- and hot-bends. In case a combination of ILI technologies implemented on one or more ILI tools which enable a combined data analysis leading to a superior perfor-mance compared to individual ILI technologies, the technologies shall be offered as a com-bined service and shall be emphasized as such. · Offered services shall consider detection and sizing of geometric deviations from the norm of straight pipe and in bends. · Offered services shall consider detection and sizing of axially oriented crack and crack-like anomalies. The definition of terms is according to the publicly available Pipeline Operators Forum Recommended Practice POF 100 edition 2021. · Offered services shall consider detection and sizing of localized variations of the pipe materi-al hardness with respect to the mean material hardness per joint and exceeding an upper and lower bound threshold depending on the offered tool performance. · Offered services shall consider detection of pipe material yield strength variation per joint with respect to available pipe material records per joint. · Offered services shall consider measurement of the axial strain along the entire section lengths. The service shall be offered as a combined service of ILI, strain-based Fitness-For-Service assessment and, if possible, a total strain assessment including bending strain as-sessment results (see Lot 2). Pipe samples and pipe sample data can be provided upfront if needed to enhance the offered performance.
Contract
TypeServices
Estimated valuevalue not published
Published20 Oct 2026
ProcedureNegotiated procedure with prior publication
16 lotsReserved for SMEs
Type of service
76 · Oil & gas industry services
CPV 76600000
Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- 47% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (52 awards since 2024, spread over 28 companies). 53% went to new names.n = 52 awards since 2024
- The median procedure drew 2 bids (40 procedures with a bid count); 45% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 2 bids.n = 40
- 2% of awards went to companies from abroad (52 awards with a known winner country). Sector average: 6%.n = 52
- Across 11 procedures with structured selection criteria, this buyer most often required: Trade register enrolment (9 of 11), Professional liability insurance (7 of 11), References: services (6 of 11), Average minimum annual turnover (6 of 11).n = 11
- From notice to award takes a median 61 days here (11 procedures).n = 11
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 01/11/2026.
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In comparable contracts in this sector nationwide (104 with a known bid count), usually only 2 offers came in — a solid bid has real chances.
References and certificates from your home country count fully across the EU — that is what European procurement law is for.
What you must prove — eligibility criteria
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Trade register enrolment
PL1: Proof of registration in the professional or commercial register - PL1: A proof of registration in the professional or commercial register must be at-tached in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which the tenderer is based (in unverifi… read in fullcollapse
PL1: Proof of registration in the professional or commercial register - PL1: A proof of registration in the professional or commercial register must be at-tached in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which the tenderer is based (in unverified copy), provided that the tenderer is registered in the professional or commercial register. In case of non-registration: The submission of a business registration (for foreign tenderers: or equivalent). The proof must identify at least the persons authorized to represent the company. The proof may be submitted in (non-certified) photocopy/photocopy (PDF), but must be clearly legible and formulated in German or English (if necessary, translated). The proof must not be older than 12 months at the time of publication of this announce-ment. Refer to Attachment A.1 Forms and Proofs (Suitability), Proof 1.
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Trade register enrolment
PL2: Declaration of the absence of grounds for exclusion according to sections 123 and 124 GWB - PL2: Declaration of the absence of grounds for exclusion according to sections 123 and 124 GWB. Proof of self-cleaning measures in accordance with section 125 GWB … read in fullcollapse
PL2: Declaration of the absence of grounds for exclusion according to sections 123 and 124 GWB - PL2: Declaration of the absence of grounds for exclusion according to sections 123 and 124 GWB. Proof of self-cleaning measures in accordance with section 125 GWB is possible. See Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Suitability), Form 3.1 (or Form 3.2).
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Trade register enrolment
PL3: Self-declaration on Regulation (EU) 2022/576 (Sanctions against Russia). - PL3: Self-declaration on Regulation (EU) 2022/576 (Sanctions against Russia). See Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Suitability), Form 8.
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Trade register enrolment
PL4: Self-declaration of compliance with the pledge to adhere to collective agree-ments. - PL4: Self-declaration of compliance with the pledge to adhere to collective agree-ments. See Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Suitability), Form 9 (or Form 10).
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Minimum turnover in the contract field
WL1: Self-declaration on the average annual revenue - WL1: Self-declaration on the annual revenue of the company in the last 3 (three) completed financial years, insofar as this relates to services that are compara-ble to the service to be awarded. If a compan… read in fullcollapse
WL1: Self-declaration on the average annual revenue - WL1: Self-declaration on the annual revenue of the company in the last 3 (three) completed financial years, insofar as this relates to services that are compara-ble to the service to be awarded. If a company has not been active on the market for three years, it shall provide a business plan for the missing years, stating the expected annual revenue. Minimum requirement (failure to meet will result in exclusion): The annual revenue in EUR (net) for each of the last 3 (three) completed fi-nancial years, broken down by lot, must be for Lot 1, at least 480.000,00 EUR. for Lot 2, at least 100.000,00 EUR. for Lot 3, at least 1.300.000,00 EUR. for Lot 4, at least 500.000,00 EUR. for Lot 5, at least 10.000.000,00 EUR. for Lot 6, at least 900.000,00 EUR. for Lot 7, at least 700.000,00 EUR. for Lot 8, at least 900.000,00 EUR. for Lot 9, at least 160.000,00 EUR. for Lot 10, at least 50.000,00 EUR. for Lot 11, at least 200.000,00 EUR. for Lot 12, at least 150.000,00 EUR. for Lot 13, at least 1.000.000,00 EUR. for Lot 14, at least 220.000,00 EUR. for Lot 15, at least 160.000,00 EUR. for Lot 16, at least 220.000,00 EUR. If the applicant wishes to submit a tender for several lots, the minimum requirements must be met cumulatively. This means that, for a tender covering all 16 lots, evidence of an annual revenue of EUR 17.040.000,00 (net) must be provided for each of the last three (3) completed financial years. Refer to Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Suitability), Form 6.
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Professional liability insurance
WL2: Proof of existing professional or business liability insurance or comparable market-standard insurance for personal injury, property and financial damages. - WL2: Proof of existing professional or business liability insurance or comparable mar-ket-standar… read in fullcollapse
WL2: Proof of existing professional or business liability insurance or comparable market-standard insurance for personal injury, property and financial damages. - WL2: Proof of existing professional or business liability insurance or comparable mar-ket-standard insurance for personal injury, property and financial damages. Minimum requirement (failure to meet will result in exclusion): The amount of liability cover for personal injury, property damage and financial loss must be at least EUR 10 million per insurance year. If insurance with these coverage levels does not currently exist, it is sufficient to sub-mit 1. a self-declaration by the tenderer that it is prepared to take out ap-propriate insurance at the first request of the contracting entity in the event of a contract award and 2. an irrevocable declaration by an insurer (in non-verified copy) that it is willing to take out the corresponding insurance. The proof can be presented in photocopy/photocopy (PDF), but must be clearly legi-ble. The proof must not be older than 12 months at the time of the expiry of the dead-line for submitting offers. Refer to Attachment A.1 Forms and proof (suitability), Proof 2.
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References: services
TL1: References - TL1: Information on the performance of relevant and comparable services (refer-ences) in the last six (6) years since the publication of the announcement. The refer-ence must be comparable to the service to be contracted here in terms of type… read in fullcollapse
TL1: References - TL1: Information on the performance of relevant and comparable services (refer-ences) in the last six (6) years since the publication of the announcement. The refer-ence must be comparable to the service to be contracted here in terms of type, scope and level of difficulty. To demonstrate comparability, references must contain at least the following infor-mation: 1. Reference title 2. Client (If the client may not be named for data protection reasons, it is sufficient to categorize the client (research, industry, other sectors of the contracting enti-ty) and to confirm that the reference is comparable to the tendered service.) 3. Contact person incl. contact details (e.g., e-mail, telephone number) (If the contact person may not be named for data protection reasons, it is suffi-cient to categorize the client (research, industry, other sectors client) and con-firm that the reference is comparable to the tendered service.) 4. Brief description of the ILI service(s) performed 5. Inspected pipeline section outer diameter 6. Nominal wall thickness 7. Seamweld type 8. Length 9. Pipeline medium 10. Medium flow conditions 11. Mean operating pressure during inspection 12. Order value in EUR (net) 13. Execution period Minimum requirement (failure to meet will result in exclusion): There are at least 2 relevant (comparable) references per Lot and ILI service. Refer to Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Eligibility), Form 7.
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Independent quality certificate (e.g. ISO 9001)
TL2: Proof of valid certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 or equivalent - TL2: Proof of valid certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 or equivalent. Minimum requirement (failure to meet will result in exclusion): Proof of valid certificatio… read in fullcollapse
TL2: Proof of valid certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 or equivalent - TL2: Proof of valid certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 or equivalent. Minimum requirement (failure to meet will result in exclusion): Proof of valid certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 or equivalent must be submitted. Refer to Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Eligibility), Proof 3.
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Trade register enrolment
PL1: Proof of registration in the professional or commercial register - PL1: A proof of registration in the professional or commercial register must be at-tached in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which the tenderer is based (in unverifi… read in fullcollapse
PL1: Proof of registration in the professional or commercial register - PL1: A proof of registration in the professional or commercial register must be at-tached in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which the tenderer is based (in unverified copy), provided that the tenderer is registered in the professional or commercial register. In case of non-registration: The submission of a business registration (for foreign tenderers: or equivalent). The proof must identify at least the persons authorized to represent the company. The proof may be submitted in (non-certified) photocopy/photocopy (PDF), but must be clearly legible and formulated in German or English (if necessary, translated). The proof must not be older than 12 months at the time of publication of this announce-ment. Refer to Attachment A.1 Forms and Proofs (Suitability), Proof 1.
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Trade register enrolment
PL2: Declaration of the absence of grounds for exclusion according to sections 123 and 124 GWB - PL2: Declaration of the absence of grounds for exclusion according to sections 123 and 124 GWB. Proof of self-cleaning measures in accordance with section 125 GWB … read in fullcollapse
PL2: Declaration of the absence of grounds for exclusion according to sections 123 and 124 GWB - PL2: Declaration of the absence of grounds for exclusion according to sections 123 and 124 GWB. Proof of self-cleaning measures in accordance with section 125 GWB is possible. See Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Suitability), Form 3.1 (or Form 3.2).
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Trade register enrolment
PL3: Self-declaration on Regulation (EU) 2022/576 (Sanctions against Russia). - PL3: Self-declaration on Regulation (EU) 2022/576 (Sanctions against Russia). See Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Suitability), Form 8.
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Trade register enrolment
PL4: Self-declaration of compliance with the pledge to adhere to collective agree-ments. - PL4: Self-declaration of compliance with the pledge to adhere to collective agree-ments. See Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Suitability), Form 9 (or Form 10).
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Minimum turnover in the contract field
WL1: Self-declaration on the average annual revenue - WL1: Self-declaration on the annual revenue of the company in the last 3 (three) completed financial years, insofar as this relates to services that are compara-ble to the service to be awarded. If a compan… read in fullcollapse
WL1: Self-declaration on the average annual revenue - WL1: Self-declaration on the annual revenue of the company in the last 3 (three) completed financial years, insofar as this relates to services that are compara-ble to the service to be awarded. If a company has not been active on the market for three years, it shall provide a business plan for the missing years, stating the expected annual revenue. Minimum requirement (failure to meet will result in exclusion): The annual revenue in EUR (net) for each of the last 3 (three) completed fi-nancial years, broken down by lot, must be for Lot 1, at least 480.000,00 EUR. for Lot 2, at least 100.000,00 EUR. for Lot 3, at least 1.300.000,00 EUR. for Lot 4, at least 500.000,00 EUR. for Lot 5, at least 10.000.000,00 EUR. for Lot 6, at least 900.000,00 EUR. for Lot 7, at least 700.000,00 EUR. for Lot 8, at least 900.000,00 EUR. for Lot 9, at least 160.000,00 EUR. for Lot 10, at least 50.000,00 EUR. for Lot 11, at least 200.000,00 EUR. for Lot 12, at least 150.000,00 EUR. for Lot 13, at least 1.000.000,00 EUR. for Lot 14, at least 220.000,00 EUR. for Lot 15, at least 160.000,00 EUR. for Lot 16, at least 220.000,00 EUR. If the applicant wishes to submit a tender for several lots, the minimum requirements must be met cumulatively. This means that, for a tender covering all 16 lots, evidence of an annual revenue of EUR 17.040.000,00 (net) must be provided for each of the last three (3) completed financial years. Refer to Attachment A.1 Forms and Certificates (Suitability), Form 6.
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Professional liability insurance
WL2: Proof of existing professional or business liability insurance or comparable market-standard insurance for personal injury, property and financial damages. - WL2: Proof of existing professional or business liability insurance or comparable mar-ket-standar… read in fullcollapse
WL2: Proof of existing professional or business liability insurance or comparable market-standard insurance for personal injury, property and financial damages. - WL2: Proof of existing professional or business liability insurance or comparable mar-ket-standard insurance for personal injury, property and financial damages. Minimum requirement (failure to meet will result in exclusion): The amount of liability cover for personal injury, property damage and financial loss must be at least EUR 10 million per insurance year. If insurance with these coverage levels does not currently exist, it is sufficient to sub-mit 1. a self-declaration by the tenderer that it is prepared to take out ap-propriate insurance at the first request of the contracting entity in the event of a contract award and 2. an irrevocable declaration by an insurer (in non-verified copy) that it is willing to take out the corresponding insurance. The proof can be presented in photocopy/photocopy (PDF), but must be clearly legi-ble. The proof must not be older than 12 months at the time of the expiry of the dead-line for submitting offers. Refer to Attachment A.1 Forms and proof (suitability), Proof 2.
Tender documents — direct download
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Annex 1
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Administrative conditions
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Who has won at this buyer so far
Across all contract types of this buyer — not just this sector. A city buys software and fire engines through the same purchasing office.
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas Eirich | 4 | 2025–2026 |
| LEOBERSDORFER MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH · 2544 AT | 4 | 2025–2026 |
| Kiese und Sande Ostsee GmbH | 4 | 2024–2025 |
| E&H Ellermann GmbH · Niedenstein | 3 | 2026 |
| RMA Rheinau GmbH & Co. | 3 | 2025 |
From the recorded awards · regular winners know this buyer's requirements — that is your competition.
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Deadline — Thursday 19 November at 12:00
Deadline for requests to participate
Tactics
When contracts were awarded in this country and sector, usually only one or two bids came in. A solid bid has a real chance here. (Based on 104 completed awards — not a statement about this procedure.)
This procedure allows 31 days between publication and deadline — typical in this country is 32 (median of 20,496 procedures). A normal window for this market.
Foreign bidders
In Germany, 6,022 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 725,088 recorded awards) — mostly from Austria, Poland, Italy.
Submission language: German, English.
Measured from linked award data; foreign winners bidding through a local subsidiary count as domestic — the true share is higher.
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