Belgium Public Tenders: A Comprehensive Guide

In this blog post, we will comprehensively cover what you need to know about public tenders in Belgium.

Tender Methods:

• Open Tender: This is the most common method and is open to all participants. The bidder submitting the lowest bid wins the tender.

• Restricted Tender: In this method, pre-selected firms are invited to tender, and the most compliant bid wins the tender.

• Direct Award: In limited circumstances such as emergencies or special conditions, the public entity may directly award a contract to a firm.

2021 and 2024 Budget Distribution:

The total budget allocated for public tenders in Belgium in 2021 was around 200 billion euros. The sectoral distribution of this budget is as follows:

• Construction: 30%

• Healthcare: 25%

• Transport: 15%

• Other: 30%

The projected budget for 2024 is 220 billion euros due to increasing investments.

Top Companies Receiving Public Tenders:

The top 5 companies receiving the most public tenders in Belgium in 2021 are:

1. Colas (Construction)

2. Ackermans & Van Haeren (Construction)

3. Infrabel (Transport)

4. Siemens (Technology)

5. Jan De Nul (Construction)

Considerations for Contractors:

• Carefully Read Tender Documents: Ensure you fully understand the tender terms and conditions.

• Prepare Your Bid Meticulously: Ensure your bid meets all requirements and is complete.

• Provide Required Documents: Submit all necessary tender documents on time and completely.

• Comply with Contract Terms: Once the contract is signed, it is crucial to comply with all terms fully and on time.

Conditions for Foreign Contractors:

• EU Membership: Non-EU firms must meet certain criteria to be eligible for public tenders in Belgium.

• Tax Registration Certificate: It is necessary to be a tax resident in Belgium and obtain a tax registration certificate.

• Financial Capacity Certificate: You must provide a document demonstrating sufficient financial capacity.

• Technical Capacity: You must prove you have the technical capacity required for the tendered work.

Additional Resources:

• Belgium Public Procurement Service: https://finance.belgium.be/en

• European Commission Public Procurement: https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/single-market/public-procurement_en

This blog post provides a general overview of public tenders in Belgium. For more information, please refer to the above resources.