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.

285

Active tenders

10

Closing this week

€163.4M

Pipeline value

5

With est. value

Top CPV categories

CPV 85312510 (1)CPV 85312500 (1)CPV 34100000 (1)CPV 50112000 (1)CPV 79000000 (1)CPV 72413000 (1)CPV 73000000 (1)CPV 79620000 (1)

Active Opportunities

Netherlands – Vocational rehabilitation services – Scholingsbegeleiding Jongeren

Gemeente Utrecht

TEDCPV 85312510CPV 85312500

€600K

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Netherlands – Motor vehicles – Wagenpark

Ijmond Werkt!

TEDCPV 34100000CPV 50112000

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Netherlands – Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security – Digitale stemhulp Waterschapsverkiezingen 2027

Unie van Waterschappen

TEDCPV 79000000CPV 72413000CPV 73000000

€1

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Netherlands – Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – EA Flexkrachten

UWV

TEDCPV 79620000

€160.0M

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Netherlands – Software package and information systems – Gemeente Vijfheerenlanden - Microsoft licenties

Gemeente Vijfheerenlanden

TEDCPV 48000000

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Netherlands – Planting and maintenance services of green areas – Maaien bermen en watergangen 2026 ev - Gemeente Son en Breugel

Gemeente Son en Breugel

TEDCPV 77310000

€384K

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Netherlands – Transport services (excl. Waste transport) – Beveiligde distributie waardedocumenten

Dienst Wegverkeer (RDW)

TEDCPV 60000000CPV 64100000CPV 64121200

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Netherlands – Company health services – S024-Arbodienstverlening

Stichting Curio Onderwijsgroep West-Brabant

TEDCPV 85147000

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Netherlands – Building and facilities management services – Facilitair beheer Multifunctionele Centra

Gemeente Amsterdam

TEDCPV 79993000CPV 98341100

€2.4M

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Netherlands – Architectural and related services – Kindcentrum Zomerdijk te IJsselstein (Utrecht)

Stichting Trinamiek, stichting voor katholiek, openbaar en algemeen-bijzonder primair en voortgezet onderwijs

TEDCPV 71200000CPV 71221000CPV 71220000

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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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