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Economic feasibility study Einstein Telescope Euregio Meuse-Rhine
Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I) · Open · 1 lots · 370572
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Type
Services
79311400
Estimated value
€ 400K
awarded
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
3 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
This tender concerns the execution of an economic feasibility study for the Einstein Telescope in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine. The award is based on the best price-quality ratio, where quality carries more weight than price.
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CharacteristicsCPV 79ServicesEU tender
01What is being requested
Execution of an economic feasibility study for the Einstein Telescope in the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, consisting of an Impact Case and a Business Case feasibility study report.
The preparations of the bidbook include work package 3 (BB-WP 3; economic case); this includes two feasibility studies that are closely related, both in process and output; 1. Impact Case feasibility study report; 2. Business Case feasibility study report.
1Economic feasibility study Einstein Telescope Euregio Meuse-Rhine—
02Outcome
Awarded
McKinsey & Company
Award value
€399,636
Bidders
4
03Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus strongly on the quality of the project plan as this determines 60% of the award. Ensure a detailed description of the project approach and the competencies of the team to achieve a high score. Take the indicative budget indication into account when preparing the price quotation.
04Points of attention
Important · 5
A score of insufficient on the project plan is a ground for exclusion.Important
All mentioned prices and hourly rates are inclusive of other taxes and costs such as travel expenses.Important
The submitted prices and rates are fixed and unchangeable throughout the entire duration.Important
Bidders must use the provided documents without making any changes.Important
The intended financial range is between € 300,000 and € 400,000.Important
05Can I take part?
Technical · 4
Project management and reporting skills.Technical
Knowledge of feasibility studies regarding the impact of large-scale research infrastructure.Technical
Knowledge of feasibility studies regarding the business case of large-scale research infrastructure.Technical
Demonstrating core competencies by submitting references.Technical
06Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
- 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).
07Award criteria
Quality60%
Assessment based on the project plan, where a score of 'insufficient' (0 points) leads to exclusion.
Project plan60,00%
Assessment of the project approach, the plan for the two feasibility studies, the competencies of the team, and the interaction with stakeholders.
Price40%
The lowest bid price receives 100 points, where the score is calculated using the formula (Lowest Price / Bid Price) x 100.
08Process & timeline
Announcement TED / TenderNed
12-03-2025
Information meeting
25-03-2025, 13:00 – 14:30
Deadline and time for submitting questions (Note of Information I)
09-04-2025, 15:30
Sending Note of Information I
11-04-2025
Deadline and time for submitting bids
22-04-2025, 15:30
Sending intention to award and written notification
25-04-2025
Standstill period
25-04-2025 -> 26-5-2025
Final award
27-05-2025
Contract start date
02-06-2025
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.
10Bidders in this segment
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Driessen B.V.SME9397×
2I&O Research B.V.SME8827×
3Baker Tilly (Netherlands) N.V.SME8638×
4Vanberkel Professionals B.V.SME8533×
5Star Apple Interim B.V.SME8434×
6Antea Nederland BVSME8435×
11Tender documents
TN510552 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250620073259pdfJun 22, 2025 · 9 KB
TN510552 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250410085314pdfApr 10, 2025 · 7 KB
Nota van inlichtingen 2025-04-10-1pdfApr 10, 2025 · 12 KB
P2.1_126 Info Meeting Tender Economic Feasibility Study-slidespdfMar 30, 2025 · 1174 KB
TN510552 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250312051507pdfMar 13, 2025 · 8 KB
P2.1_126_Price sheet_V1.0xlsxMar 13, 2025 · 26 KB
uea_510552_20250311154808pdfMar 13, 2025 · 1265 KB
P2.1_126_Assignment description Economic Feasibility Study ET-EMR_V1.0pdfMar 13, 2025 · 305 KB
P2.1_126_Procurement Guide Economic Feasibility Study ET-EMR_V1.0pdfMar 13, 2025 · 492 KB
12Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 83> Openbaar nationale aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor vertaaldiensten. IIB dienst en gebondenheid aan algemenAdvies 84> Openbaar nationale aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor vertaaldiensten. IIB dienst en gebondenheid aan algemenAdvies 290> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbesteding van RAW-raamovereenkomst met een looptijd van één jaar voor rioolreiniging en rioolinspectieAdvies 111> Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure voor vogeltellingen. Als een door de aanbestedende dienst betrokken beoordelaar op de vAdvies 426> Het betreft een Europese openbare procedure voor WMO-vervoer, leerlingenvervoer, participatiewetvervoer en lokaal vervoer, plus
13Frequently asked questions
What is the content of the economic feasibility study for the Einstein Telescope?
The assignment includes work package 3 (BB-WP 3; economic case) for the preparation of the bidbook. This consists of two closely related feasibility studies: an Impact Case feasibility study report and a Business Case feasibility study report.
What was the intended financial range for the bids?
The intended financial range for the bids was between € 300,000 and € 400,000. This served as an indication of the appropriate budget within the context of this tender and was not a knock-out criterion.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
14Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 200K
€ 200K
median
€ 640K
€ 640K
p75
€ 3,0 mln
€ 3,0 mln
€ 400K
Gegunde waarden in CPV 79 · diensten n=4949