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Brons Connections 2026
Coöperatie Samen Innoveren/Inkopen/Ict voor Onderwijs Nederland UA · Open · 4 lots · 413838
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
72400000 · Internet services
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-56d
Apr 20, 2026 · 12:00
Knock-outs
6
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
3 criteria
Caution — high thresholdconfidence high
SIVON is looking for suppliers for Brons-quality internet connections for school locations for the Veilig Internet service, divided into four specific infrastructure lots.
Services · Open · European procedure · SME-friendly
SME-friendlyEuropean6 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 72ServicesSME-friendlyEU tender
01What is being requested
The delivery of Brons Connections (Coax or FttH) between School locations and the NDC Delivery Points of Kennisnet. The assignment is divided into four lots with an estimated total contract value of € 5,700,000 excl. VAT and a maximum duration of seven (7) years.
The purpose of this tender is to procure Connections running from primary and secondary education school locations to the datacenters of the Veilig Internet service of SIVON. SIVON distinguishes between the levels Brons and Zilver/Goud/Redundant for its Connections and has launched two European procurements for this purpose. This European procurement concerns the contracting of Brons Connections.
1COAX Connections VodafoneZiggo—
2FTTH KPN—
3FTTH ODF—
4FTTH Deltafiber—
02Breakdown by lot
Per-lot values not published — bars show only the lot breakdown.
03Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus strongly on the qualitative criteria, as these together determine 60% of the total score. Ensure a very concrete plan for GC 1 (Tactical/Strategic) where you provide demonstrable contributions to the growth of the Veilig Internet service. Take the fixed NNI fees into account when calculating the total pricing to ensure the business case is closed.
04Points of attention
Important · 5
Page limit: For GC 1, a maximum of 2 A4 pages is accepted; extra pages will not be assessed.Important
Waiting room: The second-ranked bidder will be bound by a 1-year waiting room agreement.Important
NNI fee: Bidders must accept the fixed fee for the central NNI connection unchanged.Important
No variants: The submission of variants is not accepted.Important
No purchase guarantee: There is no purchase guarantee or purchase obligation for SIVON.Important
05Can I take part?
Exclusion ground · 6
Duly signed Uniform European Procurement Document (UEA)Exclusion ground
Gedragsverklaring Aanbesteding (GVA) maximum 24 months old on the date of publicationExclusion ground
Proof of registration in the national professional/trade register (KvK extract) maximum 6 months old on the date of publicationExclusion ground
Statement of Compliance with Fiscal Obligations Tax Authorities maximum 6 months old on the date of publicationExclusion ground
Duly signed Subcontractor Statement (if applicable)Exclusion ground
Duly signed Sanctions Package Russia (Russia statement)Exclusion ground
Financial · 2
Auditor's report without a continuity paragraphFinancial
Business and/or professional liability insurance with coverage of at least € 500,000 per event and a maximum of € 1,000,000 per yearFinancial
Technical · 5
Core competency: Experience in delivering an operational IP-VPN business network with thirty (30) connected locations (profit/non-profit) based on Coax and/or FttH and one (1) connected central location of 1 Gbps or moreTechnical
Quality assurance ISO 9001 or equivalentTechnical
Information security ISO 27001 or equivalentTechnical
Socially Responsible Procurement and Purchasing (MVOI) ISO 14001 or equivalentTechnical
Compliance with the Program of Requirements (PvE)Technical
06Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (6)
- Duly signed Uniform European Procurement Document (UEA)
- Gedragsverklaring Aanbesteding (GVA) maximum 24 months old on the date of publication
- Proof of registration in the national professional/trade register (KvK extract) maximum 6 months old on the date of publication
- Statement of Compliance with Fiscal Obligations Tax Authorities maximum 6 months old on the date of publication
- Duly signed Subcontractor Statement (if applicable)
- Duly signed Sanctions Package Russia (Russia statement)
07Award criteria
GC 1 Tactical / Strategic25 punten
Insight and commitment regarding the extent to which the bidder contributes tactically and strategically to the further growth and adoption of the Veilig Internet service, including support for information provision and the activation of the existing customer base.
GC 2 Operational35 punten
Price criterion40
08Process & timeline
Publication on Procurement Platform TenderNed
2026-02-26
Deadline for submitting questions first round of questions
2026-03-16T12:00:00+00:00
Publication Nota van Inlichtingen first round of questions (NVI I)
2026-03-23
Deadline for submitting questions second round of questions
2026-03-31T12:00:00+00:00
Publication Nota van Inlichtingen second round of questions (NVI II)
2026-04-08
Deadline for submitting Tenders
2026-04-20T12:00:00+00:00
Dispatch of intended award decision
2026-05-05
Verification interview
2026-05-12
End of objection period
2026-05-27T23:59:00+00:00
Commencement date (framework) agreement
2026-06-01
09Value 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 diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
10Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1KPN B.V.SME9727×
2Odin Onderwijs B.V. h.o.d.n. CloudwiseSME9717×
3Bechtle direct B.V.SME9625×
4Axians Communication Solutions B.V.SME9618×
5Centric Netherlands B.V.SME9456×
6Protinus IT B.V.SME9432×
11Tender documents
Bijlage 12 Volmacht tekeningsbevoegdheid v1.0 BronsdocxFeb 28, 2026 · 53 KB
Bijlage 4b Concept Model Nadere Overeenkomst Verbindingen 1v0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 282 KB
Bijlage 3 Programma van Eisen SIVON 1v0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 588 KB
Bijlage 2 Opdrachtverstrekking 1v0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 333 KB
Bijlage 11 Begrippenlijst 1v0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 297 KB
Bijlage 4a Concept raamovereenkomst verbindingen 1v0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 396 KB
Bijlage 1 Aanbestedingsprocedure en regels v1.0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 414 KB
Bijlage 4d Concept Model Nadere Overeenkomst Afleverpunten 1v0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 286 KB
Offerteaanvraag Verbindingen Brons - SIVON - 1v0pdfFeb 28, 2026 · 713 KB
Bijlage 8 Referentieformulier v1.0 BronsdocxFeb 28, 2026 · 46 KB
Bijlage 10 - Uniform Europees Aanbestedingsdocument (UEA) v1.0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 328 KB
Bijlage 9 Algemene inkoopvoorwaarden SIVON 1v0 BronspdfFeb 28, 2026 · 183 KB
12Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 59> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbestedingsprocedure met betrekking tot een opdracht voor de levering van postdiensten en bezorging. InAdvies 53> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht tot het verrichten van diensten bestaande uit (dagelijks en periodiek) scAdvies 243> Meervoudig onderhandse procedure. Dat de aanbestedende dienst met een SaaS (Software as a Service) oplossing besparingen zou kunAdvies 70> Meervoudig onderhandse procedure voor een training in begrijpelijk schrijven en een ‘train-de- trainer’ opleiding. Geldt de verpAdvies 98> Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst met één ondernemer voor het vervangen van armaturen (straatve
13Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this specific tender?
The purpose of this tender is to procure Brons Connections. These connections run from primary and secondary education locations to the datacenters of the Veilig Internet service of SIVON.
What is meant by the category 'Brons'?
The Brons category includes relatively inexpensive connections over Coax and fiber (FttO/FttH) with lower speeds and quality guarantees, which fit as closely as possible to the existing Coax and fiber market supply.
What technical requirements must the delivery meet?
The delivery must comply with the SIVON 1v0 Brons Program of Requirements (Annex 3) and communication must take place within the specified digital EU standards.
What experience is expected from the bidders?
Bidders must have proven experience in delivering national FTTH connections from school locations to datacenters.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
14Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 327K
€ 327K
median
€ 800K
€ 800K
p75
€ 2,5 mln
€ 2,5 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436