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Multi Sensor Multi Buoy Array for Air–Lake Interaction Research on Lake Victoria
Technische Universiteit Delft · Marktconsultatie · 1 lots · 413605
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5 of 6 core insights found
Measures presence, not accuracy · documents remain authoritative
ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
34515100 · Marking buoys
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Market consultation for the supply of six integrated research buoys for scientific research on Lake Victoria by TU Delft.
Supplies · Marktconsultatie · National procedure
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CharacteristicsCPV 34Suppliesmulti sensor buoysresearch platformsair‑lake interaction
01What is being requested
Supply of six (6) custom-made moored research buoys for a deployment period of 12–18 months on Lake Victoria. The assignment includes the supply of equipment, full integration of third-party sensors, documentation, calibration certificates, FAT/SAT and remote support.
This Request for Information/Quotation (market consultation) verifies which suppliers can deliver a fully integrated multi‑sensor buoy platform that meets the minimum (knock‑out) requirements for the ERC QUASI research campaign on Lake Victoria. The consultation outcome will inform a subsequent award decision and may be followed by a voluntary ex‑ante transparency notice (VEAT).
1Multi Sensor Multi Buoy Array for Air–Lake Interaction Research on Lake Victoria—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Ensure very strong evidence regarding the KO matrix; simply indicating 'compliant' is insufficient without datasheets or references. Focus on the integration capacity of the ADCP (up to 40m profile) and the dual telemetry (4G/2G + satellite) as critical technical components. Verify whether the logistics chain to East Africa (Kenya/Uganda) and the on-site support within 15 days are realistic and covered in the price quotation.
03Points of attention
Important · 6
KO requirements: All requirements marked as KO are non-negotiable minimum requirements; deviations will lead to disqualification.Important
Evidence: For every KO requirement, an explicit statement of conformity (Fully / Partially / Non-compliant) AND verifiable evidence (datasheets, references, etc.) must be provided.Important
Logistics: Delivery must include all transport arrangements and customs clearance up to the SAT location (Kisumu, Kenya or Entebbe, Uganda).Important
Support: There must be capacity for on-site emergency support in Africa within 15 calendar days upon request from TU Delft.Important
Licensing costs: The vendor portal must not have recurring licensing costs for the core functionality during the lifespan of the device.Important
Accuracy: Sensors must meet research-grade standards (e.g., NOAA/PMEL GTMBA specifications).Important
04Can I take part?
Technical · 11
Fully integrated multi-sensor platform on a single data/logging system (weather station, radiation, precipitation, waves, subsurface temperature chain, PAR and ADCP).Technical
Demonstrated integration of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (e.g., Nortek Signature-class or equivalent) on a buoy, including motion compensation and real-time current profile up to ~40 m.Technical
Dual telemetry: 4G with 2G fallback AND satellite (Iridium or equivalent) with geofencing/watch-circle alerts and store-and-forward resilience.Technical
Built-in vendor portal for real-time data visualization, device health and data export, with open API (REST/JSON/CSV/NetCDF) and no recurring licensing costs for core functionality over the lifespan of the device.Technical
Demonstrable deployment of autonomous research buoys in African waters or comparable tropical freshwater environments in the last 5 years, including references.Technical
Delivery and implementation capacity within the project timeline (completion of construction/integration and acceptance no later than 2026) for deployment in the spring of 2027.Technical
Solar power system calculated for ≥30 days of autonomy under low irradiance conditions; full power protection (over/undervoltage, charge regulation).Technical
Navigation lighting in accordance with IALA (e.g., 1–2 NM class) with IP68 housing.Technical
Sensor-agnostic architecture with standard open interfaces; PTM-style plug-and-play integration for third-party sensors (no vendor lock-in).Technical
Internal cable routing for underwater instruments (no external cables along the buoy).Technical
Scientific accuracy for all sensors (research-quality specifications).Technical
05Process & timeline
Publication on TenderNed
29-01-2026
Deadline for questions
25-02-2026
Deadline for responses (market consultation)
25-02-2026
Deadline for answering questions
05-03-2026
Completion of construction/integration and acceptance
2026
Deployment
Spring 2027
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 leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
07Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1UnisenseUnknown682×
2Rockland Scientific International Inc.Unknown652×
3Nanometrics IncUnknown592×
4Alliance Automotive Services B.V.SME594×
5Terberg Matec Nederland B.V.SME5643×
6Aebi Schmidt Nederland B.V.SME5538×
08Tender documents
QA TU DelftpdfMar 3, 2026 · 134 KB
TN569100 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20260225162006pdfFeb 25, 2026 · 137 KB
TN569100 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20260129103605pdfJan 29, 2026 · 137 KB
RFQ QUASI MarketConsultationpdfJan 29, 2026 · 122 KB
09Legal themes that may be relevant here
10Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 280K
€ 280K
median
€ 606K
€ 606K
p75
€ 1,6 mln
€ 1,6 mln
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