Editing environment, related storage & support
The NOS wishes to replace its current editing environment, including the edit suites (hardware and software) and the associated storage. The contract concerns a complete system of editing hardware, software, and storage with associated support. The NOS states that the contract can be awarded directly to AVID Technology International B.V., based on Article 2.32 paragraph 1 sub b of the Aw, because there is no technical competition. The procedure is a negotiation without publication. The motivation focuses on the necessity of an integrated solution, the existing relationship with AVID, and the absence of alternative providers capable of meeting the technical requirements. The procurement requires a seamless transition, compatibility with existing workflows, reliable storage solutions, and continuous support.
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01What is being requested
The NOS wishes to replace its current editing environment, including the edit suites (hardware and software) and the associated storage. The contract concerns a complete system of editing hardware, software, and storage with associated support. The NOS states that the contract can be awarded directly to AVID Technology International B.V., based on Article 2.32 paragraph 1 sub b of the Aw, because there is no technical competition. The procedure is a negotiation without publication. The motivation focuses on the necessity of an integrated solution, the existing relationship with AVID, and the absence of alternative providers capable of meeting the technical requirements. The procurement requires a seamless transition, compatibility with existing workflows, reliable storage solutions, and continuous support.
The current editing environment and its related storage must be replaced. This concerns the entire system consisting of the edit suites (editing hardware/software), storage including support. The NOS states that the contract can be awarded directly to AVID Technology International B.V. by invoking Article 2.32 paragraph 1 sub b under 2 Aw, due to the lack of competition for technical reasons. The motivation includes several reasons.
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
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Why has a direct award been chosen?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 500K
€ 1,1 mln
€ 3,0 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 92 · diensten n=149