HVC - Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Alkmaar

The design, engineering, construction, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a (at least) 15 MW (at connection point) and at least 30 MWh usable capacity Battery Energy Storage System connected to the existing grid connection of HVC Alkmaar on the available free fields. Based on a full-scope turnkey EPC contract, including …

CPV: 45310000 Elektrības vadu instalācijas darbi, 31440000 Baterijas, 45200000 Pilnīgas vai daļējas izbūves darbi un inženiertehniskie darbi, 45230000 Cauruļvadu, komunikāciju un elektropadeves līniju, lielceļu, ceļu, lidlauku un dzelzceļa līniju būvdarbi; lēzenas konstrukcijas, 45232200 Ar elektrolīnijām saistīti palīgdarbi, 45311000 Elektrības vadu ievilkšanas un elektroinstalācijas darbi
Izpildes vieta:
HVC - Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Alkmaar
Piešķīrēja iestāde:
N.V. HVC
Piešķīruma numurs:
eef0b75e-8d2a-43c2-b3c1-b796e5a81110

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : N.V. HVC
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : Environmental protection

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : HVC - Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Alkmaar
Description : The design, engineering, construction, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a (at least) 15 MW (at connection point) and at least 30 MWh usable capacity Battery Energy Storage System connected to the existing grid connection of HVC Alkmaar on the available free fields. Based on a full-scope turnkey EPC contract, including the BESS (battery modules, inverters, transformers, control cabinets, auxiliary equipment, network equipment), civil works (foundation, digging, fencing, security), cabling supply and laying, connection to the grid connection and battery management system (BMS). The contract should include adequate quality and performance warranties and additionally an O&M contract including the maintenance of the BESS. The fencing, gates and camera security system of the BESS is also part of the EPC contract, to be taken over by HVC asset management at the take-over date. These items won’t be part of the O&M contract Also requested, but optional, is the delivery of an Energy Management System (EMS) with communication interface to monitor BESS usage in relation to the existing plant and the grid connection limits. The Client will provide required planning and construction permits from the municipality, and permits for the HDD drilling to the grid connection. The Client will provide access to the grid connection. Contractor will have to liaise with the authorized personnel of the Client to ensure safe and reliable connection of the BESS to the existing plant.
Procedure identifier : 71837095-d5af-4a26-bd88-cac7e85e42db
Internal identifier : eef0b75e-8d2a-43c2-b3c1-b796e5a81110
Type of procedure : Restricted
The procedure is accelerated : no
Main features of the procedure : European restricted Tender

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45310000 Electrical installation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31440000 Batteries
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45230000 Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45232200 Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45311000 Electrical wiring and fitting work

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Zirkoonstraat
Town : Alkmaar
Postcode : 1812RN
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Alkmaar en omgeving ( NL328 )
Country : Netherlands
Additional information : See documentation

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Notice
Corruption : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for corruption, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Article 3 of the Convention on the fight against corruption involving officials of the European Communities or officials of Member States of the European Union, OJ C 195, 25.6.1997, p. 1, and in Article 2(1) of Council Framework Decision 2003/568/JHA of 22 July 2003 on combating corruption in the private sector (OJ L 192, 31.7.2003, p. 54). This exclusion ground also includes corruption as defined in the national law of the contracting authority (contracting entity) or the economic operator. "
Fraud : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for fraud, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? Within the meaning of Article 1 of the Convention on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests (OJ C 316, 27.11.1995, p. 48).
Money laundering or terrorist financing : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for money laundering or terrorist financing, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Article 1 of Directive 2005/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 October 2005 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purpose of money laundering and terrorist financing (OJ L 309, 25.11.2005, p. 15).
Participation in a criminal organisation : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for participation in a criminal organisation, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Article 2 of Council Framework Decision 2008/841/JHA of 24 October 2008 on the fight against organised crime (OJ L 300, 11.11.2008, p. 42).
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Articles 1 and 3 of Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on combating terrorism (OJ L 164, 22.6.2002, p. 3). This exclusion ground also includes inciting or aiding or abetting or attempting to commit an offence, as referred to in Article 4 of that Framework Decision.
Child labour and including other forms of trafficking in human beings : Has the economic operator itself or any person who is a member of its administrative, management or supervisory body or has powers of representation, decision or control therein been the subject of a conviction by final judgment for child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings, by a conviction rendered at the most five years ago or in which an exclusion period set out directly in the conviction continues to be applicable? As defined in Article 2 of Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA (OJ L 101, 15.4.2011, p. 1).
Breaching of obligations in the fields of environmental law : Has the economic operator, to its knowledge, breached its obligations in the field of environmental law? As referred to for the purposes of this procurement in national law, in the relevant notice or the procurement documents or in Article 18(2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of labour law : Has the economic operator, to its knowledge, breached its obligations in the field of labour law? As referred to for the purposes of this procurement in national law, in the relevant notice or the procurement documents or in Article 18(2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Breaching of obligations in the fields of social law : Has the economic operator, to its knowledge, breached its obligations in the field of social law? As referred to for the purposes of this procurement in national law, in the relevant notice or the procurement documents or in Article 18(2) of Directive 2014/24/EU.
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : Has the economic operator entered into agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition?
Grave professional misconduct : Is the economic operator guilty of grave professional misconduct? Where applicable, see definitions in national law, the relevant notice or the procurement documents.
Misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : Can the economic operator confirm that: a) It has been guilty of serious misrepresentation in supplying the information required for the verification of the absence of grounds for exclusion or the fulfilment of the selection criteria, b) It has withheld such information, c) It has not been able, without delay, to submit the supporting documents required by a contracting authority or contracting entity, and d) It has undertaken to unduly influence the decision making process of the contracting authority or contracting entity, to obtain confidential information that may confer upon it undue advantages in the procurement procedure or to negligently provide misleading information that may have a material influence on decisions concerning exclusion, selection or award?
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : Is the economic operator aware of any conflict of interest, as indicated in national law, the relevant notice or the procurement documents due to its participation in the procurement procedure?
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : Has the economic operator or an undertaking related to it advised the contracting authority or contracting entity or otherwise been involved in the preparation of the procurement procedure?
Early termination, damages, or other comparable sanctions : Has the economic operator experienced that a prior public contract, a prior contract with a contracting entity or a prior concession contract was terminated early, or that damages or other comparable sanctions were imposed in connection with that prior contract?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of social security contributions : Has the economic operator breached its obligations relating to the payment social security contributions, both in the country in which it is established and in Member State of the contracting authority or contracting entity if other than the country of establishment?
Breaching obligation relating to payment of taxes : Has the economic operator breached its obligations relating to the payment of taxes, both in the country in which it is established and in Member State of the contracting authority or contracting entity if other than the country of establishment?
Business activities are suspended : Are the business activities of the economic operator suspended? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Bankruptcy : Is the economic operator bankrupt? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Arrangement with creditors : Is the economic operator in arrangement with creditors? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Insolvency : Is the economic operator the subject of insolvency or winding-up? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Assets being administered by liquidator : Are the assets of the economic operator being administered by a liquidator or by the court? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.
Analogous situation like bankruptcy, insolvency or arrangement with creditors under national law : Is the economic operator in in any analogous situation like bankruptcy arising from a similar procedure under national laws and regulations? This information needs not be given if exclusion of economic operators in this case has been made mandatory under the applicable national law without any possibility of derogation where the economic operator is nevertheless able to perform the contract.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : HVC - Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) - Alkmaar
Description : The design, engineering, construction, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a (at least) 15 MW (at connection point) and at least 30 MWh usable capacity Battery Energy Storage System connected to the existing grid connection of HVC Alkmaar on the available free fields. Based on a full-scope turnkey EPC contract, including the BESS (battery modules, inverters, transformers, control cabinets, auxiliary equipment, network equipment), civil works (foundation, digging, fencing, security), cabling supply and laying, connection to the grid connection and battery management system (BMS). The contract should include adequate quality and performance warranties and additionally an O&M contract including the maintenance of the BESS. The fencing, gates and camera security system of the BESS is also part of the EPC contract, to be taken over by HVC asset management at the take-over date. These items won’t be part of the O&M contract Also requested, but optional, is the delivery of an Energy Management System (EMS) with communication interface to monitor BESS usage in relation to the existing plant and the grid connection limits. The Client will provide required planning and construction permits from the municipality, and permits for the HDD drilling to the grid connection. The Client will provide access to the grid connection. Contractor will have to liaise with the authorized personnel of the Client to ensure safe and reliable connection of the BESS to the existing plant.
Internal identifier : eb80279d-4e66-4d3f-bba4-aea7b99b5eb8

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Main classification ( cpv ): 45310000 Electrical installation work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 31440000 Batteries
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45200000 Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45230000 Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45232200 Ancillary works for electricity power lines
Additional classification ( cpv ): 45311000 Electrical wiring and fitting work
Quantity : 1
Options :
Description of the options : May apply

5.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : Zirkoonstraat
Town : Alkmaar
Postcode : 1812RN
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Alkmaar en omgeving ( NL328 )
Country : Netherlands
Additional information : See documentation

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 02/03/2026
Duration end date : 02/03/2027

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 1
Other information about renewals : The contract cannot be renewed. See the explanation below. The agreement is a full turnkey EPC contract with an initial term for the project duration. after the completion of the EPC contract, there is an O&M contract for a period of five (5) years with an optional renewal (twice) of the O&M contract for period of five (5) years. Possible total duration of the O&M contract is 15 years.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 10 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

This is a recurrent procurement
Description : HVC actively develops a pipeline of BESS projects, with the aim to finance and build these in the coming years. Some of the BESS projects could be added to existing grid connections of solar, wind or waste plants of HVC. We expect to be able to tender these future BESS projects in the coming years. At this moment HVC has 5+ projects in the BESS project pipeline.
Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no

5.1.7 Strategic procurement

Green Procurement Criteria : Other Green Public Procurement criteria

5.1.8 Accessibility criteria

Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are not included because the procurement is not intended for use by natural persons

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Languages in which the procurement documents are officially available : English
Deadline for requesting additional information : 12/09/2025 14:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://s2c.mercell.com/today/166377

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of the procedure :
Estimated date of dispatch of the invitations to submit tenders : 24/10/2025
Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Allowed
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English, Dutch
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 30/09/2025 14:00 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
A non-disclosure agreement is required : yes
Additional information about the non-disclosure agreement : There is a possibilty that during the Award Phase an NDA is needed.
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Rechtbank Haarlem
Information about review deadlines : N.V. HVC expects to annouce the Selection Decision (including the start of the objection period) on the 7th of October 2025.
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : N.V. HVC
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : N.V. HVC
Organisation receiving requests to participate : N.V. HVC
Organisation processing tenders : N.V. HVC

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : N.V. HVC
Registration number : 37061260
Postal address : Jadestraat 1
Town : Alkmaar
Postcode : 1812RD
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Alkmaar en omgeving ( NL328 )
Country : Netherlands
Contact point : Lars van der Velden
Telephone : +31 610133627
Internet address : https://www.hvcgroep.nl
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Rechtbank Haarlem
Registration number : 82941742
Town : Haarlem
Postcode : 2019HA
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Agglomeratie Haarlem ( NL32A )
Country : Netherlands
Telephone : +31725411311
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : ac6e30c6-89c0-45ba-9f01-61ac27a910cd - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 25/08/2025 06:57 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 25/08/2025 06:57 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English Dutch
Notice publication number : 00556179-2025
OJ S issue number : 162/2025
Publication date : 26/08/2025