EU — TED

Government Contracts in Netherlands

The Netherlands has a well-organized procurement market with strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and digital government. Key sectors include IT, water management, infrastructure, healthcare, and defense. Dutch contracting authorities are early adopters of e-procurement.

295

Active tenders

10

Closing this week

€26.9M

Pipeline value

4

With est. value

Top CPV categories

CPV 79620000 (1)CPV 45230000 (1)CPV 45233120 (1)CPV 45233141 (1)CPV 64100000 (1)CPV 45300000 (1)CPV 30200000 (1)CPV 30210000 (1)

Active Opportunities

Netherlands – Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Inhuur Personeel

Eemsdeltacollege

TEDCPV 79620000

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Netherlands – Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork – Doortrekken Groene Loper

Gemeente Maastricht

TEDCPV 45230000CPV 45233120CPV 45233141

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Netherlands – Post and courier services – Postdiensten

De Bedrijfsvoeringspartner (Barendrecht, Albrandswaard, Ridderkerk, De Bedrijfsvoeringspartner)

TEDCPV 64100000

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Netherlands – Building installation work – Nieuwbouw cleanroomgebouw – Installatietechnisch aannemer

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

TEDCPV 45300000

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Netherlands – Computer equipment and supplies – ICT-hardware

Spaarnelanden N.V.

TEDCPV 30200000CPV 30210000CPV 30231000

€300K

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Netherlands – Motion picture and video services – Audiovisuele dienstverlening Mediacentrum Defensie

Ministerie van Defensie

TEDCPV 92100000CPV 92220000

€4.0M

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Netherlands – Construction work for school buildings – Integraal Bouwteam Flores

Stichting Flores onderwijs

TEDCPV 45214200CPV 80100000CPV 80510000

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Netherlands – Cleaning and sanitation services – Schoonmaak

Rotterdamse Vereniging voor Katholiek Onderwijs

TEDCPV 90900000

€22.4M

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Netherlands – Certification services – ISO certificering van managementsystemen

N.V. HVC

TEDCPV 79132000

€250K

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Netherlands – Market and economic research; polling and statistics – Bereiken en activeren natuurinclusieve middengroep

Ministerie van Landbouw, Visserij, Voedselzekerheid en Natuur

TEDCPV 79300000CPV 79315000

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How EU Procurement Works in Netherlands

EU public procurement above certain thresholds must be published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the official journal of EU procurement. Tenders from Netherlands are published here alongside opportunities from all other EU member states.

EU procurement follows directives (2014/24/EU for public contracts, 2014/25/EU for utilities) that ensure fair competition across borders. Any business established in an EU/EEA member state can bid on tenders in Netherlands without discrimination.

Tenders are classified using CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes, which function similarly to NAICS codes in the US. Identifying your relevant CPV codes is essential for finding matching opportunities in Netherlands.

Procurement procedures in Netherlands include open procedures (anyone can bid), restricted procedures (pre-qualification required), competitive dialogue, and innovation partnerships. The procedure type is stated in the contract notice and determines how to submit your bid.

Language requirements vary — while TED notices include summaries in all EU languages, full tender documents from Netherlands are typically published in the national language. Translation of key documents may be required for international bidders.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find government contracts in Netherlands?
EU public contracts above certain thresholds from Netherlands are published on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) at ted.europa.eu. GovMatch monitors TED daily and automatically matches Netherlands opportunities to your business profile.
Can non-EU companies bid on contracts in Netherlands?
EU procurement is open to companies from EU/EEA member states. Companies from GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) signatory countries (including the US, Canada, Japan, and others) can also bid on many tenders. Some contracts may be restricted to EU-based firms for security or strategic reasons.
What are CPV codes and how do they relate to Netherlands tenders?
CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes classify the subject of EU procurement contracts. They function like NAICS codes in the US. Each TED notice from Netherlands includes CPV codes that describe the goods, services, or works being procured. Knowing your relevant CPV codes helps you find matching opportunities.
What is the minimum contract value for TED publication from Netherlands?
EU procurement directives set thresholds above which contracts must be published on TED. Current thresholds (updated biennially) are approximately €143,000 for central government supplies/services, €221,000 for sub-central authorities, and €5.5M for works contracts. Below these thresholds, contracts may be published nationally only.
How often are new tenders from Netherlands published on TED?
TED publishes new notices daily, including contract notices, prior information notices, and contract award notices from Netherlands. Publication volumes vary by country size and economic activity. GovMatch checks for new Netherlands opportunities daily.

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