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What the GVA from Justis is, what it costs, how long the application takes and how old it may be when you submit a tender.
Checked on 15-09-2026
The Certificate of Conduct for Tenders (Gedragsverklaring aanbesteden, GVA) is a statement from Justis showing that there is no objection to you tendering for a public contract. With the GVA you show that certain exclusion grounds do not apply to you, such as final convictions for offences including fraud, bribery and money laundering, and final decisions for breaches of competition rules (article 2.89, paragraph 2, of the Dutch Public Procurement Act 2012). Justis screens the organisation and also former directors, partners or managers who still had influence in the twelve months before the application.
You apply for the GVA online through Mijn Justis. Your organisation needs eHerkenning at level 2+ (EH2+) or higher, with the authorisation GVA: aanvraag Gedragsverklaring aanbesteden. You can also apply in writing, using the application form and including, among other things, a recent original extract from the trade register no older than 14 days. The fee is €75, exempt from VAT; each extra copy costs €1 more.
If the investigation finds nothing relevant, Justis decides within 4 weeks for a natural person and within 8 weeks for a legal entity. If relevant information is found, that period is extended by a further 4 or 8 weeks; you then receive an intended refusal and can submit your views on it. There is no fast-track procedure.
The Act provides that the GVA may be no more than two years old at the time you submit your tender. Justis applies the same validity period of two years. Within that period you can use the same GVA for several tenders.
What this means for you: because there is no fast-track procedure and a private limited company or other legal entity must allow for eight weeks, it is best to apply for the GVA as soon as you decide to tender, not only when the authority asks for it as evidence. Arrange eHerkenning at level 2+ with the right authorisation first; that step takes time as well.
These articles explain how public tendering works; they are not legal advice. If you are unsure about a specific tender, ask your question through the clarification round or consult a lawyer.
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