Tenders/The object of the contract is technical assistance for the identification of the presence of microcontaminants in Catalan river basins and evaluating the associated risk. The results of the contract align with Royal Decree 817/2015, which defines specific contaminants as “those contaminants discharged in significant quantities in a basin and which are not found in Annex IV” and establishes that

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The object of the contract is technical assistance for the identification of the presence of microcontaminants in Catalan river basins and evaluating the associated risk. The results of the contract align with Royal Decree 817/2015, which defines specific contaminants as “those contaminants discharged in significant quantities in a basin and which are not found in Annex IV” and establishes that

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Original title: L’objecte del contracte és l’assistència tècnica per a la identificació de la presència de microcontaminants a les conques catalanes i avaluant-ne el risc associat. Els resultats del contracte s’alineen amb el Reial Decret 817 de 2015, que defineix els contaminants específics com “aquells contaminants abocats en quantitats significatives en una conca i que no es troben a l’annex IV” i estableix que els seus nivells en les masses d’aigua superficial han de servir com a element de suport per avalu

Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA)

Published: Jul 30, 2026

Updated: Sep 12, 2026

Source: PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público

About This Opportunity

Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA) | 472,449.80 EUR

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering sector, with a focus on Feasibility Studies and environmental impact assessment. Located in Spain, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 472,450. Proposals must be submitted before September 28, 2026.

Published through PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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Contract object: The object of the contract is technical assistance for the identification of the presence of microcontaminants in Catalan river basins and evaluating the associated risk. The results of the contract align with Royal Decree 817/2015, which defines specific contaminants as “those contaminants discharged in significant quantities in a basin and which are not found in Annex IV” and establishes that their levels in surface water bodies must serve as a support element for evaluating their ecological status/potential, in accordance with the Environmental Quality Standards (EQS) calculated using the methodology described in Annex VII. In this regard, the technical document "Guide for the evaluation of the status of surface and groundwater", published by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge with an April 2021 date, presents in its Annex 5 a list of contaminants that, according to available information, could pose a risk to surface waters throughout the state, and proposes environmental quality standards. Contract type: Services Budget: 472,449.80 EUR Contracting authority: Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público and was originally published on July 30, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Spanish. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA)

Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA) has issued 56 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 40 currently open and 15 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Finance & Banking, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Spain. Notices are distributed via PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público. Most recent publication: September 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit PLACSP - Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. You have 16 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Agència Catalana de l'Aigua (ACA) in Spain. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €472,450 - €472,450. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Spain. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.