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Radars in the Netherlands part of the North Sea

Ministerie van Defensie · 1 lots · 420047
Type
Supplies
35722000 · Radar
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence moderate

This is a market consultation by the Ministry of Defence to explore the market for the acquisition of radar systems for surveillance on the North Sea. The goal is to establish the requirements, feasibility, and budgetary frameworks for a future procurement.

Supplies · European procedure

EuropeanComplete timeline
Contracting authority
Ministerie van Defensie
Contract type
Supplies
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
Ongoing
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
1
1 lots
Main CPV code
35722000
Radar
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 35SuppliesEU tender

01What is being requested

Market consultation for the future acquisition of two radar systems (with the possibility of a third system) for ISR tasks on the North Sea. The systems must serve the detection of small surface and air objects to increase Situational Awareness and Situational Understanding.

On behalf of the Netherlands Ministry of Defence, the Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT), is exploring the market for future acquisition of sensors for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) tasks on the North Sea. The information gathered in this market consultation will be used to determine whether the requirements of the Netherlands Ministry of Defence (NLD MoD) can be met and whether this project can be realized within the available budget and time. The results from this market consultation will also be used to identify potential suppliers and to determine a suitable procuremen

35722000Supplies
1Lot 1—

02Strategic insight

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Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus on the delivery of mature systems with a proven track record, as the user explicitly requests proven technology. Ensure a solution that meets the strict physical constraints (weight and dimensions) and the specific power requirements on the offshore platforms. Emphasize the capacity for remote maintenance and low maintenance frequency to minimize costs at sea.
Read automatically from the tender documents using AI. Always verify against the original documents.

03Points of attention

Important · 8
The radar must provide an omnidirectional (360°) view of both surface and air objects.Important
Air objects must be detected on a 3D basis (distance, azimuth, and elevation).Important
The systems must be resistant to challenging climatic conditions on offshore platforms.Important
Maximum dimensions per system are approximately 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 meters with a maximum weight of 1,000 kilograms.Important
Available power supply is 55 kVA, 400V AC 5Hz 3Ph.Important
The supplier is responsible for Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) throughout the entire life cycle, including obsolescence management.Important
The minimum End Life of Type (ELOT) is 15 years.Important
The response to this market consultation must be submitted via the Mercell platform in a self-prepared PDF document on company letterhead.Important

04Exclusion 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).

05Process & timeline

Publishing of market consultation on Mercell
14 April 2026
Closure date for issuing questions
6 May 2026
Replying of questions / answers to all respondents
13 May 2026
Closure date market consultation
20 May 2026
Evaluation by COMMIT of the responses
27 May 2026
Sending feedback to all respondents
28 May 2026

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
1Saab Technologies B.V.SME671×
2Wärtsilä Voyage OyUnknown661×
3Radio Holland Belgium nvSME661×
4R.A.- Company BVBAUnknown562×
5SAPHIRE CTCUnknown562×
6Connection Systems B.V.SME552×

08Tender documents

Market Consultation.pdfpdfApr 15, 2026 · 30 KB
Radars at the Netherlands part of the North Sea.pdfpdfApr 15, 2026 · 509 KB
Market consultation.pdfpdfApr 15, 2026 · 34 KB
Beschrijving.pdfpdfApr 15, 2026 · 36 KB

09Legal themes that may be relevant here

10Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this market consultation?
The purpose is to determine whether the requirements for future ISR sensors on the North Sea can be met and whether the project is feasible within the available budget and the set timelines.
What is expected from participating parties?
Participants must provide a complete market consultation report according to the specified format. The results will be used to identify potential suppliers and to determine a suitable procurement strategy.
What experience is required for participation?
As part of the reliability assessment, providing evidence of previous collaboration with defence or similar government agencies is a requirement.
What language requirements apply to participation?
Knowledge of Dutch is required for participation, while technical reports must be prepared in English.
Will the collected information be used for a shortlist?
No, the information collected during this market consultation will not be used to draw up a shortlist of suppliers.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

11Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 397K
median
€ 902K
p75
€ 1,8 mln
deze opdracht

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