VTS simulator (Vessel Traffic Services)
NNVO is conducting a market consultation to map out the feasibility, delivery times, and costs of purchasing VTS simulators in preparation for a future tender.
Supplies · Marktconsultatie · National procedure
01What is being requested
Purchase of one or more VTS simulators for the training, exams, and competency tests of VTS operators and other maritime professionals by NNVO and its partners.
The VTS simulator is an integral learning tool for the (initial) training of Vessel Traffic Service Operators in the Netherlands. The purpose of this market consultation is to gain a broader insight into: - The feasibility and possibilities of realizing the VTS (Vessel Traffic Services) simulator based on the stated requirements and wishes. - The (estimated) lead times for the purchase and delivery of a VTS simulator. - The (estimated) costs of a VTS simulator. The responses provided by the market parties will serve as input for shaping the potential assignment.
02Strategic insight
<ul Focus when answering on the technical possibilities regarding AI-driven innovations and realistic scenarios. Provide explicit advice on organizational structures, such as joint procurement by stakeholders and possible lease arrangements. Submit the questionnaire no later than 13 April 2026 at 10:00 AM via TenderNed.
03Points of attention
04Process & timeline
05Value in context
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.
06Likely competitors
07Tender documents
08Legal themes that may be relevant here
09Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this consultation?
What functional requirements are imposed on the simulator?
What requirements apply to the training and hardware connections?
What experience requirements must a party meet?
How should the response to the consultation be submitted?
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
10Estimated value versus the market
€ 280K
€ 606K
€ 1,6 mln
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