RC Laboratory tests for guide substances

Auto-translated from Dutch

Original title: RC Labo onderzoeken gidsstoffen

Aquafin NV

Published: Sep 17, 2026

Updated: Sep 17, 2026

Source: belgium_eprocurement

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering sector, with a focus on Feasibility Studies. Located in Belgium, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 16, 2026.

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 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

Original language: Dutch

This tender, originating from Belgium and designated RC Labo, concerns laboratory analyses for 'gidsstoffen' (guide substances or reference standards). The contracting authority is seeking specialized laboratory services to perform specific chemical or biological tests. The term 'gidsstoffen' suggests the need for analysis related to reference materials, calibration standards, or substances used for validation and quality control purposes in a laboratory setting. Typical requirements for such a tender include detailed analytical methods to be employed, required detection limits, accuracy and precision standards, and relevant accreditations (e.g., ISO 17025). Bidders will need to demonstrate their laboratory's capabilities, instrumentation, expertise in handling and analyzing the specified substances, and adherence to strict quality assurance protocols. The tender will likely evaluate proposals based on the technical validity of the proposed methods, the laboratory's accreditation status, turnaround time for results, data reporting format, and cost. Ensuring the reliability and accuracy of these analyses is paramount for the contracting authority's operations.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Belgium e-Procurement and was originally published on September 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Dutch. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Aquafin NV

Aquafin NV has issued 183 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 13 currently open and 47 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Belgium. Notices are distributed via Belgium e-Procurement and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Belgium e-Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Aquafin NV in Belgium. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.