EU Procurement Office Automation KB 2019
The Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB) is seeking a supplier through an open tender to guarantee continuity in the availability of office automation. The contract is divided into two parts: (1) ICT services for workstations and (2) the supply of workstation-related ICT products. All KB workstations are within scope, with the exception of workstations in the public areas. The contracting authority requires an integrated solution encompassing both software support and hardware supply, with an emphasis on reliability, maintenance, and scalability. The procedure is public, ensuring transparency and competition. Suppliers must demonstrate experience with similar projects, be able to present a robust continuity plan, and comply with Dutch regulations for public procurement.
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01What is being requested
The Koninklijke Bibliotheek (KB) is seeking a supplier through an open tender to guarantee continuity in the availability of office automation. The contract is divided into two parts: (1) ICT services for workstations and (2) the supply of workstation-related ICT products. All KB workstations are within scope, with the exception of workstations in the public areas. The contracting authority requires an integrated solution encompassing both software support and hardware supply, with an emphasis on reliability, maintenance, and scalability. The procedure is public, ensuring transparency and competition. Suppliers must demonstrate experience with similar projects, be able to present a robust continuity plan, and comply with Dutch regulations for public procurement.
The contracting authority wishes to contract a supplier capable of meeting the need for continuity in the availability of the contracting authority's Office Automation. This need is subdivided into (part 1) workstation-related ICT services for the purpose of Office Automation, and (part 2) the supply of workstation-related ICT products for the purpose of Office Automation. The assignment includes providing for the needs of all KB workstations, except for the workstations in the KB public areas.
02Outcome
Bechtle direct B.V.
03Exclusion 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).
04Value 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.
05Bidders in this segment
06Tender documents
07Legal themes that may be relevant here
08Frequently asked questions
What is the scope of the assignment for the office automation?
How is the assignment subdivided?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
09Estimated value versus the market
€ 327K
€ 800K
€ 2,5 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436