Network as a service
Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg has opened a tender for 'Network as a service', focused on the management of LAN, WLAN, and firewall infrastructure. The contract is subject to a negotiated procedure without publication, allowing for a rapid, confidential selection of a service provider. The contracting authority expects an integrated network solution with clear Service Level Agreements (SLAs), continuous monitoring, incident management, and a robust security strategy. Emphasis is placed on experience in water and infrastructure organizations, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, NEN standards), and the ability to work scalably for future expansions. The service provider must also provide a detailed maintenance plan, reporting mechanisms, and a clear escalation procedure. The tender is technically complex, but the scope is limited to the existing network infrastructure of the water board, resulting in a complexity score of 3.
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01What is being requested
Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg has opened a tender for 'Network as a service', focused on the management of LAN, WLAN, and firewall infrastructure. The contract is subject to a negotiated procedure without publication, allowing for a rapid, confidential selection of a service provider. The contracting authority expects an integrated network solution with clear Service Level Agreements (SLAs), continuous monitoring, incident management, and a robust security strategy. Emphasis is placed on experience in water and infrastructure organizations, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, NEN standards), and the ability to work scalably for future expansions. The service provider must also provide a detailed maintenance plan, reporting mechanisms, and a clear escalation procedure. The tender is technically complex, but the scope is limited to the existing network infrastructure of the water board, resulting in a complexity score of 3.
The contract concerns “network as a service” (management of LAN, WLAN, and firewall).
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
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06Frequently asked questions
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 327K
€ 800K
€ 2,5 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436