Security and Pentesting
Havenbedrijf Rotterdam NV (HbR) intends to enter into five framework agreements via a non-public procedure with suitable parties for pentesting and other security tests on its own systems, networks, and applications, as well as those of suppliers. The parties must be capable of performing penetration tests upon request, analyzing the results, and providing follow-up. The objective is to gain insight into the status and effectiveness of security measures, so that HbR and its suppliers can respond adequately to potential vulnerabilities. The tender focuses on a broad scope, including infrastructure, applications, and networks, and requires a proven track record in performing in-depth security tests and providing clear reports.
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01What is being requested
Havenbedrijf Rotterdam NV (HbR) intends to enter into five framework agreements via a non-public procedure with suitable parties for pentesting and other security tests on its own systems, networks, and applications, as well as those of suppliers. The parties must be capable of performing penetration tests upon request, analyzing the results, and providing follow-up. The objective is to gain insight into the status and effectiveness of security measures, so that HbR and its suppliers can respond adequately to potential vulnerabilities. The tender focuses on a broad scope, including infrastructure, applications, and networks, and requires a proven track record in performing in-depth security tests and providing clear reports.
The objective of the tender is to enter into new framework agreements with five suitable parties that can perform pentests and other security tests on the systems, networks, and applications of HbR or HbR's suppliers upon request and can follow up on the outcomes. The purpose of security penetration tests is to gain insight into the status and effectiveness of security measures.
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
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
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