A consortium consisting of Iv-Infra bv, bv Advin and Tauw bv has concluded a cooperation agreement with the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat) to provide engineering services from 2009 to 2012.

The agreement, signed 20 July, renews the engineering master contract for 2007-2009. The renewed cooperation agreement has a nationwide scope.

The cooperation agreement (BDX-9235) covers the following lots:

Lot A
This comprises all engineering services for the integral outsourcing of small and multidisciplinary projects. Eleven companies were selected for this lot and the estimated government procurement volume is €70,000,000.

Lot B
This comprises all engineering services for ecological research and consultancy. Ten companies were selected for this lot and the estimated government procurement volume is €4,000,000.

Lot F
This comprises engineering services for operational maintenance inspections. Six companies were selected for this lot and the estimated government procurement volume is €6,000,000.