The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is legally mandated to monitor and analyse seismic activity in and around the Netherlands. To fulfil this statutory responsibility, KNMI operates and maintains a nationwide seismic monitoring network consisting of multiple monitoring locations. Each location is equipped with seismological instruments and a data logger that records the measurement data and transmits it to KNMI's servers via a router. KNMI analyses these data to fulfil its legal mandate, and the data are also made publicly available for (scientific) research purposes. To maintain the monitoring network, KNMI requires seismological instruments that perform accurate and consistent seismic measurements and are capable of transmitting data to KNMI. As a contracting authority subject to public procurement legislation, KNMI is required to conduct procurement procedures for the acquisition of these instruments. The objective of this procurement is to contract a supplier f See Descriptive Document
Aankondiging van een opdracht (2026-08-10) Object Toepassingsgebied van de aanbesteding
Titel: Seismological Instruments Lot 1 Surface Accelerometer en Lot 2 Dataloggers
Referentienummer: 31216700
Korte beschrijving:
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is legally mandated to monitor and analyse seismic activity in and around the Netherlands.
To fulfil this statutory responsibility, KNMI operates and maintains a nationwide seismic monitoring network consisting of multiple monitoring locations. Each location is equipped with seismological instruments and a data logger that records the measurement data and transmits it to KNMI's servers via a router. KNMI analyses these data to fulfil its legal mandate, and the data are also made publicly available for (scientific) research purposes.
To maintain the monitoring network, KNMI requires seismological instruments that perform accurate and consistent seismic measurements and are capable of transmitting data to KNMI. As a contracting authority subject to public procurement legislation, KNMI is required to conduct procurement procedures for the acquisition of these instruments.
The objective of this procurement is to contract a supplier f See Descriptive Document
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is legally mandated to monitor and analyse seismic activity in and around the Netherlands.
To fulfil this statutory responsibility, KNMI operates and maintains a nationwide seismic monitoring network consisting of multiple monitoring locations. Each location is equipped with seismological instruments and a data logger that records the measurement data and transmits it to KNMI's servers via a router. KNMI analyses these data to fulfil its legal mandate, and the data are also made publicly available for (scientific) research purposes.
To maintain the monitoring network, KNMI requires seismological instruments that perform accurate and consistent seismic measurements and are capable of transmitting data to KNMI. As a contracting authority subject to public procurement legislation, KNMI is required to conduct procurement procedures for the acquisition of these instruments.
The objective of this procurement is to contract a supplier f See Descriptive Document
Soort contract: Leveringen
Producten/diensten: Instrumenten voor metingen๐ฆ Informatie over kavels
Dit contract is verdeeld in percelen โ
Maximumaantal partijen dat aan รฉรฉn inschrijver kan worden toegewezen: 1
Inschrijvingen kunnen worden ingediend voor een maximaal aantal partijen: 1
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Interne identificatiecode: 1
Titel: Seismological Instruments Lot 1 Surface Accelerometer
Beschrijving van de aanbesteding:
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is legally mandated to monitor and analyse seismic activity in and around the Netherlands.
To fulfil this responsibility, KNMI operates a nationwide seismic monitoring network consisting of multiple monitoring stations. Each station is equipped with seismological instrumentation and a data logger that records measurement data and transmits it to KNMI's servers via a router. KNMI analyses these data to meet its statutory obligations, and the data are also made publicly available for (scientific) research.
To maintain and operate the monitoring network, KNMI requires reliable seismological instruments that perform accurate and consistent seismic measurements and are capable of delivering data to KNMI. As a contracting authority subject to public procurement legislation, KNMI is required to conduct a procurement procedure for the acquisition of these instruments.
The objective of this procurement is to award contracts to one or more suppliers for the supply of seismological monitoring equipment. In addition, the procurement aims to establish an effective long-term relationship between KNMI and the selected supplier(s) for the provision of instruments throughout the duration of the contract.
The seismological monitoring network requires measurement equipment for the following purposes:
1. To maintain the operational capability of the existing monitoring network.
2. To expand the existing monitoring network through the installation of new monitoring stations.
Scope
The scope of this procurement consists of the supply of seismological monitoring equipment, including:
โข Surface accelerometers with integrated data logger. See Descriptive Document
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is legally mandated to monitor and analyse seismic activity in and around the Netherlands.
To fulfil this responsibility, KNMI operates a nationwide seismic monitoring network consisting of multiple monitoring stations. Each station is equipped with seismological instrumentation and a data logger that records measurement data and transmits it to KNMI's servers via a router. KNMI analyses these data to meet its statutory obligations, and the data are also made publicly available for (scientific) research.
To maintain and operate the monitoring network, KNMI requires reliable seismological instruments that perform accurate and consistent seismic measurements and are capable of delivering data to KNMI. As a contracting authority subject to public procurement legislation, KNMI is required to conduct a procurement procedure for the acquisition of these instruments.
The objective of this procurement is to award contracts to one or more suppliers for the supply of seismological monitoring equipment. In addition, the procurement aims to establish an effective long-term relationship between KNMI and the selected supplier(s) for the provision of instruments throughout the duration of the contract.
The seismological monitoring network requires measurement equipment for the following purposes:
1. To maintain the operational capability of the existing monitoring network.
2. To expand the existing monitoring network through the installation of new monitoring stations.
Scope
The scope of this procurement consists of the supply of seismological monitoring equipment, including:
โข Surface accelerometers with integrated data logger. See Descriptive Document
Hoofdlocatie of plaats van uitvoering: De Bilt
Land: Nederland ๐ณ๐ฑ
Plaats van uitvoering: Utrecht
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Duur: 96 maanden
Maximumaantal verlengingen: 4
Overige informatie over verlengingen:
A shorter contract term would result in disproportionate technical, organizational, and validation costs and could pose risks to the continuity and comparability of measurement data.
KNMI therefore proposes a framework agreement with an initial term of four (4) years, followed by four optional extensions of one (1) year each, resulting in a maximum total duration of eight (8) years.
A shorter contract term would result in disproportionate technical, organizational, and validation costs and could pose risks to the continuity and comparability of measurement data.
KNMI therefore proposes a framework agreement with an initial term of four (4) years, followed by four optional extensions of one (1) year each, resulting in a maximum total duration of eight (8) years.
Informatie over opties
Opties โ
Beschrijving van de opties:
These estimates are based on a minimum purchase volume for the expansion of the monitoring network, plus an annual purchase of 20 data loggers and 20 accelerometers. The annual quantities are not guaranteed and may vary from year to year. The estimate is based on the highest unit price and the most expensive configuration of the data loggers.
These estimates are based on a minimum purchase volume for the expansion of the monitoring network, plus an annual purchase of 20 data loggers and 20 accelerometers. The annual quantities are not guaranteed and may vary from year to year. The estimate is based on the highest unit price and the most expensive configuration of the data loggers.
Gunningscriteria
Kwaliteitscriterium (naam): Quality
Kwaliteitscriterium (weging): 30
Prijs โ
Prijs (weging): 70
Titel
Identificatienummer van de partij: LOT-0001
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Interne identificatiecode: 2
Titel: Seismological Instruments Lot 2 Dataloggers
Beschrijving van de aanbesteding:
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is legally mandated to monitor and analyse seismic activity in and around the Netherlands.
To fulfil this responsibility, KNMI operates a nationwide seismic monitoring network consisting of multiple monitoring stations. Each station is equipped with seismological instrumentation and a data logger that records measurement data and transmits it to KNMI's servers via a router. KNMI analyses these data to meet its statutory obligations, and the data are also made publicly available for (scientific) research.
To maintain and operate the monitoring network, KNMI requires reliable seismological instruments that perform accurate and consistent seismic measurements and are capable of delivering data to KNMI. As a contracting authority subject to public procurement legislation, KNMI is required to conduct a procurement procedure for the acquisition of these instruments.
The objective of this procurement is to award contracts to one or more suppliers for the supply of seismological monitoring equipment. In addition, the procurement aims to establish an effective long-term relationship between KNMI and the selected supplier(s) for the provision of instruments throughout the duration of the contract.
The seismological monitoring network requires measurement equipment for the following purposes:
1. To maintain the operational capability of the existing monitoring network.
2. To expand the existing monitoring network through the installation of new monitoring stations.
Scope
The scope of this procurement consists of the supply of seismological monitoring equipment, including:
โข Data loggers with 6, 12, or 16 channels. See Descriptive Document
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is legally mandated to monitor and analyse seismic activity in and around the Netherlands.
To fulfil this responsibility, KNMI operates a nationwide seismic monitoring network consisting of multiple monitoring stations. Each station is equipped with seismological instrumentation and a data logger that records measurement data and transmits it to KNMI's servers via a router. KNMI analyses these data to meet its statutory obligations, and the data are also made publicly available for (scientific) research.
To maintain and operate the monitoring network, KNMI requires reliable seismological instruments that perform accurate and consistent seismic measurements and are capable of delivering data to KNMI. As a contracting authority subject to public procurement legislation, KNMI is required to conduct a procurement procedure for the acquisition of these instruments.
The objective of this procurement is to award contracts to one or more suppliers for the supply of seismological monitoring equipment. In addition, the procurement aims to establish an effective long-term relationship between KNMI and the selected supplier(s) for the provision of instruments throughout the duration of the contract.
The seismological monitoring network requires measurement equipment for the following purposes:
1. To maintain the operational capability of the existing monitoring network.
2. To expand the existing monitoring network through the installation of new monitoring stations.
Scope
The scope of this procurement consists of the supply of seismological monitoring equipment, including:
โข Data loggers with 6, 12, or 16 channels. See Descriptive Document
Titel
Identificatienummer van de partij: LOT-0002
Procedure Soort procedure
Openbare procedure โ
Rechtsgrondslag: Richtlijn 2014/24/EU
Administratieve informatie
Termijn voor de ontvangst van inschrijvingen of verzoeken tot deelneming: 2026-10-01 12:00:00 ๐
Voorwaarden voor de opening van de offertes: 2026-10-01 13:00:00 ๐
Talen waarin inschrijvingen of aanvragen tot deelneming kunnen worden ingediend: Nederlands ๐ฃ๏ธ
Minimumtermijn gedurende welke de inschrijver de offerte gestand moet doen: 3 maanden Informatie over een raamovereenkomst of een dynamisch aankoopsysteem
Raamovereenkomst met รฉรฉn exploitant โ Beschrijving
Motiveer in het geval van raamovereenkomsten elke looptijd van meer dan 4 jaar:
KNMI considers a framework agreement with a duration exceeding four years to be justified for this procurement due to the highly specialized nature of the seismological monitoring equipment and the need to ensure continuity, technical compatibility, and consistent measurement data across the national monitoring network.
The proposed contract term is consistent with the public procurement principles of proportionality, efficiency, and transparency. Given the long technical lifespan of the equipment, the limited number of specialized suppliers in the market, and the need to maintain consistent measurement data throughout the monitoring network, KNMI considers a longer contract duration to be both necessary and proportionate.
Motiveer in het geval van raamovereenkomsten elke looptijd van meer dan 4 jaar
KNMI considers a framework agreement with a duration exceeding four years to be justified for this procurement due to the highly specialized nature of the seismological monitoring equipment and the need to ensure continuity, technical compatibility, and consistent measurement data across the national monitoring network.
The proposed contract term is consistent with the public procurement principles of proportionality, efficiency, and transparency. Given the long technical lifespan of the equipment, the limited number of specialized suppliers in the market, and the need to maintain consistent measurement data throughout the monitoring network, KNMI considers a longer contract duration to be both necessary and proportionate.
Informatie over een raamovereenkomst of een dynamisch aankoopsysteem
Maximumaantal deelnemers: 1
Voorwaarden voor inschrijving
Een geavanceerd(e) of gekwalificeerd(e) elektronisch(e) handtekening of zegel (zoals omschreven in Verordening (EU) nr. 910/2014) is vereist
Openingsdatum: 2026-10-01 13:00:00 ๐
Elektronische facturering: Vereist
Termijn voor verzoeken om aanvullende informatie: 2026-09-08 17:00:00 ๐
Gunningscriteria
Wegingstype: Gewicht (punten, exact)
Aanvullende informatie Dienst waar informatie over de beroepsprocedure kan worden verkregen Zelfde als: Naam en adressen Informatie over elektronische workflows
Elektronische facturering wordt aanvaard
Bron: OJS 2026/S 153-555892 (2026-08-10)