Modernization of the KNMI meteorological observation infrastructure
KNMI intends to modernize its outdated meteorological observation infrastructure to improve the delivery of observational data and the management of sensors. The assignment includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated network of sensors in the field, which communicates via a 24/7 unattended system with central storage of raw and enriched, quality-controlled (meta)data. The new infrastructure must meet the requirements of both civil and military aerodromes and must operate in various geographical areas, including the Netherlands, the North Sea, and the Caribbean Netherlands. The procurement is a competitive dialogue for services, aimed at suppliers with expertise in meteorological instrumentation, data engineering, network management, and quality control. The contracting authority expects a solution that is scalable, secure, and interoperable with existing systems and provides end users in meteorology and climate science reliable data access.
Services · Competitive dialogue · European procedure
01What is being requested
KNMI intends to modernize its outdated meteorological observation infrastructure to improve the delivery of observational data and the management of sensors. The assignment includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated network of sensors in the field, which communicates via a 24/7 unattended system with central storage of raw and enriched, quality-controlled (meta)data. The new infrastructure must meet the requirements of both civil and military aerodromes and must operate in various geographical areas, including the Netherlands, the North Sea, and the Caribbean Netherlands. The procurement is a competitive dialogue for services, aimed at suppliers with expertise in meteorological instrumentation, data engineering, network management, and quality control. The contracting authority expects a solution that is scalable, secure, and interoperable with existing systems and provides end users in meteorology and climate science reliable data access.
Large parts of KNMI’s meteorological observation infrastructure are outdated. In order to sustain its duties regarding delivery of observational data and guarantee efficient management of sensors and systems, KNMI intends to modernize the meteorological measurement network in the coming years. This includes all functionality between the meteorological sensors deployed in the field and the central storage of raw and enriched, quality-controlled (meta)data available to end users in different application areas, like meteorology and climatology. Additionally, KNMI is responsible for the observatio
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
05Tender documents
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07Frequently asked questions
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08Estimated value versus the market
€ 327K
€ 800K
€ 2,5 mln
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