ClosedSuppliesMarktconsultatie
Caeli Laser
Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Waterstaat · Marktconsultatie · 1 lots · 392047
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
38636100
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Market consultation for the replacement of a laser in the Caeli Raman lidar system of the KNMI, including maintenance for 10 years.
Supplies · Marktconsultatie · National procedure
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CharacteristicsCPV 38Supplies
01What is being requested
Supply of a Caeli laser including installation and maintenance for a period of 10 years at the Cabauw Atmospheric Research Station.
The Contracting Authority hereby invites market participants to take part in this market consultation regarding the potential procurement of and its associated maintenance services. The purpose of this consultation is to assess the availability, capabilities, and interest of suppliers in delivering the specified product and services. This is not a call for tender, and no rights or obligations will arise from participation. The consultation is conducted electronically via the online Tender Platform TenderNed, in accordance with the principles of the Dutch Public Procurement Act of 2012. The in
1Caeli Laser—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
During the consultation, focus on describing model variants and configurations. Provide detailed answers regarding sustainability and social return to influence the future strategy. Ensure that the technical specifications meet the unattended operation requirements.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
This is a market consultation and not an official call for tender.Important
The cooling system will be awarded separately.Important
Variants are not permitted during the future procedure.Important
Maintenance must take place on-site at the KNMI location in Lopik.Important
There is a risk of component wear due to the long contract duration.Important
04Can I take part?
Technical · 9
The laser must be suitable for Atmospheric Raman lidar applications for water vapor, temperature, clouds, and aerosols.Technical
Instruments must be capable of 24/7 unattended operation with an uptime of more than 90%.Technical
The instrument lifespan must be at least 10 years, including the availability of parts and consumables.Technical
The laser must fit into the existing Caeli lidar system without major redesigns of the emitter configuration.Technical
Laser type must be Nd:YAG, emitting at 1064 nm, 532 nm, and 355 nm simultaneously.Technical
The energy per pulse at 355 nm must be greater than 330 mJ during simultaneous emission.Technical
The laser beam must be linearly polarized with a polarization ratio > 90%.Technical
The beam divergence must be .Technical
The laser head must be smaller than or comparable to 150 cm x 65 cm x 65 cm.Technical
05Process & timeline
Submission of questions
16-09-2025
Answering the questions
18-09-2025
Publish NoI
18-09-2025
Deadline response
25-09-2025
Report market consultation
29-09-2025
06Value 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 leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
07Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Carl Zeiss B.V.SME7210×
2InnoLas Laser GmbHUnknown711×
3Agilent Technologies Netherlands B.V.SME7010×
4Leica Microsystems B.V.SME667×
5Bruker Nederland B.V.SME6513×
6FEI Europe B.V.SME657×
08Tender documents
TN545586 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20250923103426pdfSep 23, 2025 · 7 KB
Questions and answers - consultation caeli laserpdfSep 19, 2025 · 146 KB
Market consultation document V1.0pdfSep 9, 2025 · 495 KB
TN545586 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20250909153547pdfSep 9, 2025 · 6 KB
09Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 243> Meervoudig onderhandse procedure. Dat de aanbestedende dienst met een SaaS (Software as a Service) oplossing besparingen zou kunAdvies 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 48> Europese niet-openbare procedure voor werktuigkundige en elektrotechnische installaties van de nieuwbouw van een multifunctionelAdvies 63> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbesteding voor het reinigen van wegen, straten en pleinen. Kan bij gunning op laagste prijs de indieni
10Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this market consultation?
The purpose is to assess the availability, capabilities, and interest of suppliers regarding the potential supply of the Caeli laser system and the associated maintenance services.
What are the expected activities after the potential award?
The Caeli laser system, including the external cooling unit, will be installed at the Cabauw location. The laser will be integrated into the existing Lidar system for the simultaneous measurement of water vapor, clouds, aerosols, and temperature.
What support is expected during maintenance?
Following the award of the contract, a qualified laser technician will be available to perform regular on-site maintenance.
Does participation in this consultation have legal consequences?
No, this is not a formal call for tender. No rights or obligations arise from participation in this market consultation.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
11Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 300K
€ 300K
median
€ 515K
€ 515K
p75
€ 1,7 mln
€ 1,7 mln
deze opdracht
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