RDNG 3.0-Fiber optic replacement hardware and management Twentse gemeenten
The Municipality of Enschede, via IT Platform Twente, intends to enter into a multi-year agreement for the replacement of hardware and its management (Lot 1) and for the supply of fiber optic connections (Lot 2). An Open Public EU Procurement Procedure (EER) is applied based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (EMVI). Parties may bid on both lots or individually; one contract will be awarded per lot to the bidder with the best price-quality ratio. The duration for Lot 1 is a maximum of 10 years (4 years + 6 x 1 year) and for Lot 2 a maximum of 30 years (10 years + 4 x 5 years). The current management contract ends on 1 July 2025; the new fiber optic ring must be operational by then. The supplier for Lot 1 will supply and implement equipment between April and June 2025 and subsequently manage the hardware and the routes supplied in Lot 2. The tender requires a clear implementation and migration plan, technical compatibility, and a solid service level agreement.
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01What is being requested
The Municipality of Enschede, via IT Platform Twente, intends to enter into a multi-year agreement for the replacement of hardware and its management (Lot 1) and for the supply of fiber optic connections (Lot 2). An Open Public EU Procurement Procedure (EER) is applied based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (EMVI). Parties may bid on both lots or individually; one contract will be awarded per lot to the bidder with the best price-quality ratio. The duration for Lot 1 is a maximum of 10 years (4 years + 6 x 1 year) and for Lot 2 a maximum of 30 years (10 years + 4 x 5 years). The current management contract ends on 1 July 2025; the new fiber optic ring must be operational by then. The supplier for Lot 1 will supply and implement equipment between April and June 2025 and subsequently manage the hardware and the routes supplied in Lot 2. The tender requires a clear implementation and migration plan, technical compatibility, and a solid service level agreement.
The objective of this tender by IT Platform Twente is to enter into a multi-year agreement per lot with a single successful bidder to execute the assignment. Given the nature and estimated scope of the Assignment, the Contracting Authority is following an Open Public EU Procurement Procedure based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender.
02Breakdown by lot
03Exclusion 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).
04Value in context
05Likely competitors
06Legal themes that may be relevant here
07Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum duration of the agreements?
In what manner can bids be submitted for the different components?
What is the schedule for the implementation of the new equipment?
What is the deadline for the commissioning of the new fiber optic ring?
What responsibilities does the party assigned to lot 1 have?
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08Estimated value versus the market
€ 340K
€ 750K
€ 2,2 mln
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