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Framework agreement delivery of network equipment 2026 - 2031
Provincie Utrecht · Open · 395894
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
30230000
Estimated value
€ 500K
awarded
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
1 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Framework agreement for the delivery of network equipment such as Fortinet and Palo Alto components for the Provincie Utrecht with a duration of five years.
Supplies · Open · European procedure
European
CharacteristicsCPV 30SuppliesEU tender
01What is being requested
Delivery of network equipment, including Core switches, Firewalls, and network switches, for the operation of the Telematica network of the Provincie Utrecht for a period of 60 months.
To facilitate secure operations, BRO has a Telematica network containing Core switches, Firewalls, and network switches. This network equipment is installed in station cabinets and technical rooms. The network equipment at several locations is technically and economically obsolete and must be replaced in the coming years.
02Outcome
Awarded
Flowerbed Engineering B.V.
Award value
€500,000
Bidders
3
03Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
When providing the price quote, focus exclusively on the UTP bundle for the FortiGate. Ensure correct specification of Singlemode transceivers in accordance with the technical requirements. Take into account the unlimited possibility to order optional components.
04Points of attention
Important · 8
Quantities may change by 25% during the contract period.Important
The contracting authority may order optional components unlimited.Important
Delivery of the products highlighted in yellow must take place no later than 3 weeks after the award of the contract.Important
Other products must be delivered no later than 8 weeks after the issuance of the further order.Important
All Forti Transceivers must be of the Singlemode type.Important
The 10Gbit fiber optic transceivers must be short range.Important
For the 1Gbit fiber optic transceivers, a distribution of 60% short range and 40% long range applies.Important
The implementation of the environment is outside the scope of this assignment.Important
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
- 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).
06Award criteria
Bid amount100
The assessment takes place based on the total bid price.
07Value 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.
08Bidders in this segment
#Likely bidderFitWins
1ARP Nederland B.V.SME100118×
2Dustin Netherlands B.V.SME100109×
3Odin Onderwijs B.V. h.o.d.n. CloudwiseSME98165×
4Bechtle direct B.V.SME9885×
5Four IT B.V.SME9845×
6de Rolf groepUnknown9778×
09Tender documents
TN550396 - EF30 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - sectorale richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260104194244pdfJan 6, 2026 · 141 KB
Bijlage 3 - Inschrijfstaat DEF na nvixlsxNov 5, 2025 · 28 KB
Nota van inlichtingen raamovereenkomst levering netwerkapparatuurpdfNov 5, 2025 · 73 KB
Bijlage 1 - Programma van eisen v1.1docxNov 5, 2025 · 375 KB
TN550396 - EF17 Aankondiging van een opdracht - sectorale richtlijn, standaardregeling 20251007131703pdfOct 8, 2025 · 8 KB
Aanbestedingsdocumenten raamovereenkomst levering netwerk apparatuur 2026 - 2031zipOct 8, 2025 · 865 KB
uea_550396_20251007131231pdfOct 8, 2025 · 357 KB
10Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 290> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbesteding van RAW-raamovereenkomst met een looptijd van één jaar voor rioolreiniging en rioolinspectieAdvies 84> Openbaar nationale aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor vertaaldiensten. IIB dienst en gebondenheid aan algemenAdvies 83> Openbaar nationale aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst voor vertaaldiensten. IIB dienst en gebondenheid aan algemenAdvies 426> Het betreft een Europese openbare procedure voor WMO-vervoer, leerlingenvervoer, participatiewetvervoer en lokaal vervoer, plus Advies 22> Openbare aanbestedingsprocedure met betrekking tot een raamovereenkomst voor de levering van onder andere ICT hardware. Inschrij
11Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the delivery of the network equipment?
The equipment is intended for the Telematica network of BRO to facilitate secure operation of the tram, whereby obsolete Core switches, Firewalls, and network switches in station cabinets and technical rooms are replaced.
Which technical specifications must the network equipment meet?
Access ports must support at least 1 Gbps via fiber optic or copper cable, switchable to 100Mbit via software if necessary. Uplinks from access switches to distribution switches must be 10 Gbps fiber or copper.
On which criterion will the contract be awarded?
The award will take place based on the price criterion, where the total bid amount is the determining factor.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 84K
€ 84K
median
€ 330K
€ 330K
p75
€ 1,0 mln
€ 1,0 mln
€ 500K
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