Announcement regarding additional assignment
NS Groep N.V. is seeking a software solution to unlock payment functionalities on the MCS (Mobile Communication System). The assignment concerns a service to integrate, secure, and optimize an existing payment infrastructure within the existing MCS architecture. The software must comply with Dutch laws and regulations regarding payment transactions, offer high availability and scalability for the large volume of transactions in the railway sector, and be compatible with multiple payment methods (cards, mobile payments, contactless). The procurement follows a negotiated procedure without publication, meaning only selected suppliers will be approached. The assignment requires in-depth knowledge of both IT architecture and payment transactions, and a proven track record in similar projects for the public sector.
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01What is being requested
NS Groep N.V. is seeking a software solution to unlock payment functionalities on the MCS (Mobile Communication System). The assignment concerns a service to integrate, secure, and optimize an existing payment infrastructure within the existing MCS architecture. The software must comply with Dutch laws and regulations regarding payment transactions, offer high availability and scalability for the large volume of transactions in the railway sector, and be compatible with multiple payment methods (cards, mobile payments, contactless). The procurement follows a negotiated procedure without publication, meaning only selected suppliers will be approached. The assignment requires in-depth knowledge of both IT architecture and payment transactions, and a proven track record in similar projects for the public sector.
Software for unlocking payment functionalities on the MCS
02Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
03Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
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06Frequently asked questions
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 327K
€ 800K
€ 2,5 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436