OpenServicesEuropeanRestricted

internal network components including associated services

Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland · Restricted · 1 lots · 416443
Type
Services
72000000 · IT services: consultan
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-57d
Apr 20, 2026 · 10:00
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence high

Procurement for the supply, implementation, and management of network equipment and associated services for various fixed and mobile locations of Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland. The assignment has a term of 7 years with an estimated value of approximately € 750,000 including VAT.

Services · Restricted · European procedure

European1 exclusion grounds
Contracting authority
Contract type
Services
Restricted
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
April 20, 2026
10:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
IT services: consultancy, software development, internet and support
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 72ServicesEU tenderNetwork equipmentSwitchingFirewalling

01What is being requested

Supply, implementation, and management of internal network components (including switches, access points, firewalls, and NAC) for 13 fixed locations, 6 regional offices, and 57 mobile screening units. The assignment also includes a transition period to a standardized network architecture and continuous services for a term of 7 years.

contracting one supplier that can supply, implement, and manage both current and to-be-purchased internal network equipment (including the software required for its operation), and can meet the requirements regarding the equipment and associated services. It is based on 1 lot.

72000000Services
1internal network components including associated services€1

02Strategic insight

Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure that Cisco certifications (CCNA and CCNP) and vendor statements are immediately available, as these are requested as hard evidence during the selection phase. Prepare the reference assignments accurately for the 5 specific core competencies, where the focus must be on integral security and uniformity of environments. Take into account the long term of 7 years and the need to be able to facilitate both the transition and the long-term management of mobile units.
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03Points of attention

Important · 5
The assignment is a single lot without the possibility of variants.Important
The maximum value of the framework agreement is approximately € 750,000 incl. VAT.Important
There is a revision clause for the deployment of SD-WAN on call and projects during relocations.Important
Evidence (such as insurance policies, certificates, and Cisco certifications) must be provided within seven calendar days after the selection decision.Important
The mobile units have specific design requirements due to limited space and lead walls.Important

04Can I take part?

Financial · 2
Possession of professional and business liability insurance with a minimum coverage of € 1,250,000 per event and € 2,500,000 per contract year.Financial
Business continuity: an approving accountant's report without a continuity paragraph.Financial
Technical · 4
References: one reference assignment per core competency (total of 5 core competencies) demonstrating experience with integral security architecture, proactive advice, uniforming of network environments, privacy/security first techniques (SASE, SD-WAN), and QoS for VoIP. References may not be older than three years.Technical
Information security: possession of a certified information security system in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, NEN 7510, or equivalent.Technical
Vendor competencies: possession of the qualifications indicated by the manufacturer for at least 1 vendor for switches and at least 1 vendor for firewalls.Technical
Cisco certifications: availability of at least two (2) network engineers at associate level (CCNA) and one (1) network engineer at professional level (CCNP).Technical
Other · 1
Registration in the (commercial) register and demonstrable authority to represent.Other
Exclusion ground · 1
Not being a Russian company and not involving more than 10% of the value of the assignment from Russian companies.Exclusion ground

05Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds (1)
  • Not being a Russian company and not involving more than 10% of the value of the assignment from Russian companies.

06Value 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.

07Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1KPN B.V.SME10031×
2Protinus IT B.V.SME10035×
3PQR B.V.SME10027×
4Bechtle direct B.V.SME10031×
5Axians Communication Solutions B.V.SME10028×
6Afas Software B.V.SME9943×

08Tender documents

Geschiktheidseisen H5.pdfpdfApr 10, 2026 · 24 KB
Selectiefase.pdfpdfApr 10, 2026 · 31 KB
Verklaring samenwerkingsverband.docxdocxApr 10, 2026 · 14 KB
Verklaring Onderaanneming.docxdocxApr 10, 2026 · 15 KB
Verklaring Middelen Derde.docxdocxApr 10, 2026 · 15 KB
Bijlage 8 - Formulier referentieopdracht.docxdocxApr 10, 2026 · 56 KB
Selectieleidraad V1.1.pdfpdfApr 10, 2026 · 664 KB
UEA Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland.pdfpdfApr 10, 2026 · 79 KB
Uitsluitingsgronden H4.pdfpdfApr 10, 2026 · 29 KB
Inschrijving.pdfpdfApr 10, 2026 · 34 KB
Selectiecriteria H6.pdfpdfApr 10, 2026 · 24 KB
Prebid_meeting_netwerkaanbesteding.pdfpdfApr 10, 2026 · 476 KB

09Legal themes that may be relevant here

10Frequently asked questions

What is the scope of the assignment regarding the network equipment?
The assignment entails the supply, installation, and management of internal network components, including the necessary software. The supplier is responsible for the management of both current and future equipment.
Which suitability criteria must a bidder meet?
Bidders must possess proven expertise in the supply, installation, and management of network equipment and associated software. In addition, a strong reference landscape for similar projects within the public domain and the capacity for 24/7 support via SLA is required.
Which legal frameworks apply to the execution of this assignment?
The execution of the assignment is subject to the General Government Terms and Conditions for IT Agreements 2022 (ARBIT-2022), including provisions for maintenance, terms of use, and the delivery of services.
What are the main topics in the draft framework agreement?
The framework agreement regulates the supply, installation, and management of the network equipment. Important articles concern the duration of the agreement, the method of notification, confidentiality, liability, insurance, and the processing of personal data.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

11Estimated value versus the market

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

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