MCR services
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS is seeking a service provider for Master Control Room (MCR) services. The MCR is the central control point for all broadcasts and ensures technical coordination, live monitoring, and error detection. The procurement is conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, allowing the provider to negotiate directly with NOS regarding price, delivery terms, and service levels. The service provider must be available 24/7, possess a proven track record in managing MCR environments for major broadcasters, and comply with Dutch regulations and safety standards. Additionally, the supplier must be able to achieve integration with existing NOS systems, provide a robust backup strategy, and deliver a clear reporting structure for incidents and performance.
Services · Onderhandeling zonder bekendmaking · European procedure
01What is being requested
The Dutch public broadcaster NOS is seeking a service provider for Master Control Room (MCR) services. The MCR is the central control point for all broadcasts and ensures technical coordination, live monitoring, and error detection. The procurement is conducted via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, allowing the provider to negotiate directly with NOS regarding price, delivery terms, and service levels. The service provider must be available 24/7, possess a proven track record in managing MCR environments for major broadcasters, and comply with Dutch regulations and safety standards. Additionally, the supplier must be able to achieve integration with existing NOS systems, provide a robust backup strategy, and deliver a clear reporting structure for incidents and performance.
Master Control Room (MCR) services for the entire public broadcaster.
02Exclusion 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).
03Value 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.
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
What does the assignment for MCR services entail?
What are the core tasks within the MCR services?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 500K
€ 1,1 mln
€ 3,0 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 92 · diensten n=149