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C-ITS applications Rijkswaterstaat 2026

Type
Services
72212000 · Programming of applica
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
84d
Sep 7, 2026 · 12:00
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
6 criteria
Promising — consider biddingconfidence high

Rijkswaterstaat is seeking suppliers via a framework agreement for the supply, implementation, and management of C-ITS applications for intelligent traffic light controllers (iVRIs). The assignment is subdivided into two lots: Control and Policy, with a focus on the optimization of traffic flows and prioritization of target groups.

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SME-friendlyEuropean1 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
Contract type
Services
Open
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
September 7, 2026
12:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
2
2 lots
Main CPV code
Programming of application software
Location
NL
CharacteristicsCPV 72ServicesSME-friendlyEU tenderC-ITS applicationtraffic light controllersintelligent

01What is being requested

Supply, implementation, and management of C-ITS applications for iVRIs divided into two lots (Control and Policy). The assignment includes the purchase of applications and associated hardware, including management and maintenance during a maximum lifespan of 20 years. The estimated total contract value per lot is € 4,330,000.00 excluding VAT, including option years.

Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) has started replacing current traffic light controllers (VRIs) with intelligent traffic light controllers (iVRIs). The reason for this is that the iVRI is the new standard and the iVRI facilitates specific target groups nationwide, such as prioritizing emergency and rescue services (including road inspectors), logistics, and cyclists. The past few years, RWS has replaced or converted 19 VRIs into iVRIs in a first tranche. Experiences with these first iVRIs show that they can add value in achieving policy goals aimed at optimizing traffic flow and prioritizing specific ta

72212000Services
1Lot 1: Control
2Lot 2: Policy

02Breakdown by lot

Lot 1: Controln/a
Lot 2: Policyn/a

Per-lot values not published — bars show only the lot breakdown.

03Strategic insight

Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus on the technical integration of the C-ITS applications with existing iVRI-ready installations and the long-term management obligation of up to 20 years. Ensure strict compliance with the information security requirements (BIO), as this is an integral part of the assignment. Prepare the mandatory supporting documents (GVA and Belastingdienst) in a timely manner to prevent the bid from being unable to be validated on time.
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04Points of attention

Important · 5
Information security must comply with the Baseline Information Security Government (BIO) and the Cybersecurity Implementation Directive Objects.Important
Gedragsverklaring Aanbesteden (GVA) and Verklaring Belastingdienst must be requested in a timely manner; the GVA must not be older than 2 years and the statement from the Belastingdienst must not be older than 6 months.Important
No variants are permitted in the bid.Important
Supporting documents for suitability do not need to be submitted with the bid, but must only be provided upon request.Important
Division of lots is indicative and there is no guarantee on the number of applications purchased.Important

05Can I take part?

Financial · 1
Financial and economic standing (lot 1 and 2).Financial
Technical · 2
Technical competence (lot 1 and 2).Technical
Quality management / Quality management system (lot 1 and 2).Technical
Professional capability · 1
Requirements regarding professional competence (lot 1 and 2).Professional capability
Exclusion ground · 1
Exclusion grounds as included in the UEA and Annex 20, including the indication of a serious professional error in the case of an ACM fine.Exclusion ground

06Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds (1)
  • Exclusion grounds as included in the UEA and Annex 20, including the indication of a serious professional error in the case of an ACM fine.

07Award criteria

BPKV criterion Quality for lot 1 Controlweight n/a

Quality evaluation for lot 1 Control.

BPKV criterion Quality for lot 2 Policyweight n/a

Quality evaluation for lot 2 Policy.

BPKV criterion price for lot 1 Controlweight n/a

Price evaluation for lot 1 Control.

BPKV criterion price for lot 2 Policyweight n/a

Price evaluation for lot 2 Policy.

Best Price-Quality Ratio (BPKV) for lot 1 Controlweight n/a

Evaluation based on the best price-quality ratio for lot 1 Control.

Best Price-Quality Ratio (BPKV) for lot 2 Policyweight n/a

Evaluation based on the best price-quality ratio for lot 2 Policy.

08Process & timeline

Publication of contract announcement, start of tender period
Dinsdag 26 mei 2026
Deadline for registering for the Information Meeting
Maandag 8 juni 2026
Information Meeting
Woensdagmiddag 10 juni 2026 (13:30 tot 15:30 uur)
Latest moment for submitting questions and text proposals
Vrijdag 3 juli 2026
Publication of Note of Clarifications
Vrijdag 10 juli 2026
Deadline and time for submission and receipt of Tenders
Woensdag 7 september 2026, voor 14:00 uur
Evaluation of the tenders
Week 37 tm 40 2026
Sending of notice of award decision
Donderdag 8 oktober 2026
Deadline for requesting a preliminary injunction
Woensdag 28 oktober 2026
End of objection period
Donderdag 29 oktober 2026
Effective date of Framework Agreement
Maandag 2 november 2026

09Value in context

Estimate not published

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.

10Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Centric Netherlands B.V.SME9456×
2COMPAREX Nederland B.V.SME9330×
3Protinus IT B.V.SME9132×
4PinkRoccade Local Government B.V.SME9134×
5Conclusion B.V.SME9118×
6Dynniq Nederland B.V.SME9015×

11Tender documents

Bijlagen C-ITS-applicaties iVRI versie 26-5-2026zipMay 27, 2026 · 26965 KB
Beschrijvend document C-ITS-applicaties voor iVRI's Rijkswaterstaat - versie 1.0pdfMay 27, 2026 · 1035 KB
TN591718 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260526110107pdfMay 27, 2026 · 237 KB

12Legal themes that may be relevant here

13Frequently asked questions

What is the objective of the assignment for C-ITS applications?
The assignment concerns the supply, implementation, and management of C-ITS applications for intelligent traffic light controllers (iVRIs). These facilitate the prioritization of specific target groups such as emergency and rescue services, logistics, and cyclists.
Which suitability requirements must bidders meet?
Bidders must meet requirements regarding financial and economic standing, technical competence (specifically for lot 1), quality management, and professional competence.
What is the restriction regarding the award of the lots?
There is a restriction whereby a maximum of one lot can be awarded per bidder.
What is the difference between the two lots, Control and Policy?
Lot 1 (Control) is an Ivera-oriented application based on CCOL for local hosting. Lot 2 (Policy) is an application hosted locally or in the cloud for configuring and optimizing policy goals at intersection or network level.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

14Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 327K
median
€ 800K
p75
€ 2,5 mln
deze opdracht

Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436