DAB+ services
The NLPO is seeking two network operators for the provision of DAB+ services and infrastructure for local broadcasters in Laag 6 until the end of 2030. The procedure includes an initial round, individual discussions, and a final phase in which price caps per allotment are applied.
Services · Competitive procedure with negotiation · European procedure
01What is being requested
The assignment concerns the provision of the necessary DAB+ services for local broadcasters in Laag 6. This includes the provision, maintenance, and management of the DAB+ infrastructure and a service organization for management and monitoring until at the latest December 31, 2030.
In short, the assignment comprises the provision of the necessary DAB+ services for local broadcasters in Laag 6, so that by September 1, 2026, license holders achieve a geographic coverage of 90% mobile reception and a demographic coverage of 75% indoor reception with DAB+ broadcasts. In addition, the selected network operator(s) must not only provide, maintain, and manage the necessary DAB+ infrastructure, but the network operator must also provide a service organization through which the DAB+ network can be managed and monitored, and service and support can be provided for the license holde
02Strategic insight
Ensure a complete initial bid on all allotments to guarantee participation in the individual round. When submitting the final bid, take the price cap into account to prevent exclusion per allotment. After the award, optimize the coverage and monthly price in collaboration with the license holders.
03Points of attention
04Can I take part?
05Exclusion grounds
- Exclusion grounds in accordance with Uniform European Procurement Document (UEA)
06Award criteria
Assessment of the description of the service organization and the quality systems.
Assessment of the costs for the DAB+ services.
07Process & timeline
08Value 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.
09Bidders in this segment
10Tender documents
11Legal themes that may be relevant here
12Frequently asked questions
What is the content of the assignment for the DAB+ services?
What coverage level must the DAB+ services achieve?
What are the specific requirements for the DAB+ services lot?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
13Estimated value versus the market
€ 500K
€ 1,1 mln
€ 3,0 mln
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