DZ/2026/PGB/014 - Indoor dust intervention study - 1

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Original title: DZ/2026/PGB/014/Interventiestudie binnenhuisstof - 1

Vlaamse Overheid

Published: Sep 21, 2026

Updated: Sep 27, 2026

Source: belgium_eprocurement

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the Research sector, with a focus on Scientific Research. Located in Belgium, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Belgium e-Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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This contract aims to conduct an intervention study on the effectiveness of existing preventive measures to reduce exposure to PFAS and heavy metals (minimum lead and cadmium) through indoor dust in approximately 100 Flemish families with young children (0-6 years). The focus is on the "wet cleaning" measure, but any additional measures or combinations of measures may also be investigated. The study should provide insight into: • the effectiveness of preventive measures in reducing concentrations of PFAS and heavy metals in indoor dust; • the circumstances under which these measures are most effective; • the influence of the frequency, quality, and consistency of measure application; • the possibilities for refining existing health advice for citizens. In addition, the contract aims to strengthen the knowledge base regarding indoor dust by: • developing reference values for concentrations of PFAS and heavy metals in indoor dust; • further substantiating a uniform and reproducible sampling methodology (settled dust) for indoor dust compared to outdoor dust. The contractor is responsible for the preparation, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of the study. The contract includes, among other things: • project coordination; • development of a research protocol and study design; • preparation of questionnaires and procedures for participants • development of an intervention strategy; • recruitment of participants; • execution of the sampling campaign; • laboratory analyses; • statistical analysis and scientific interpretation; • development of reference values for the measurement results; • further substantiation of a uniform and reproducible sampling methodology for indoor dust; • feedback of results and support with communication; • final reporting and transfer of research data. The results of the study must support the Department of Health in the further scientific substantiation of health advice, communication, and policy decisions regarding exposure to chemical substances via indoor dust.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Belgium e-Procurement and was originally published on September 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Dutch. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Vlaamse Overheid

Vlaamse Overheid has issued 422 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 62 currently open and 133 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Belgium. Notices are distributed via Belgium e-Procurement and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 25, 2026.

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