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Catering Services KNAW Stafbureau
Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen · Open · 1 lots · 422237
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Type
Services
55500000 · Canteen and catering s
Estimated value
€ 3,20M
estimated
To deadline
17d
Jul 3, 2026 · 10:00
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
2 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
KNAW is looking for a supplier for the catering services at the Trippenhuiscomplex in Amsterdam, including events, meetings, and a company restaurant, for a period of 6 years.
Services · Open · European procedure
European
CharacteristicsCPV 55ServicesEU tenderCateringBanquetingCompany restaurant
01What is being requested
Catering services for the Stafbureau of the KNAW in the Trippenhuiscomplex in Amsterdam. The assignment includes the event service, the operation of the company restaurant, and the meeting service for a term of 6 years with an estimated value of € 3,200,000 excl. VAT.
KNAW wishes to collaborate with a supplier for banqueting (event service), meeting services, the operation of the company restaurant, and the provision of beverage vending machines.
1Catering Services KNAW Stafbureau€3,200,000
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Focus strongly on the quality score, as this carries the most weight in the award at 80%. Develop an integrated business plan that takes into account the specific logistical constraints of the monumental Trippenhuiscomplex. Ensure a concept that can effectively counter local competition in the center of Amsterdam.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
Logistical challenges due to the location in the center of Amsterdam and the 4.5 ton weight limit for trucks.Important
Monumental character of the building, where not all floors are accessible by lift and corridors may be narrow.Important
No exclusive right to the use of the kitchen and the loading and unloading area at Kloveniersburgwal 19.Important
Competition from the immediate surroundings (proximity to the Nieuwmarkt nightlife area) which influences the catering concept of the company restaurant.Important
Obligation to facilitate a mobile phone for accessibility regarding notifications.Important
04Can I take part?
Financial · 1
Financial and economic standingFinancial
Technical · 4
Core competenciesTechnical
ReferencesTechnical
Technical and professional abilityTechnical
InsuranceTechnical
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
- 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).
06Award criteria weighting
Quality 80%Price 20%
Homogeneous unit (%) · sum 100% · gate passed
07Value in context
€3,200,000
08Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Maas International B.V.SME9855×
2JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS PRO NL B.V.SME9718×
3Appèl BVSME9718×
4Selecta Netherlands BVSME9517×
5V/ Business B.V.SME9014×
6Overwijk KoffiesystemenUnknown8912×
09Tender documents
Bijlage 10 - Checklist voor InschrijversdocxApr 22, 2026 · 29 KB
Bijlage 5 - Kerncompetentie en ReferentieformulierdocxApr 22, 2026 · 29 KB
Bijlage 12 - Verklaring geen Russische betrokkenheiddocxApr 22, 2026 · 27 KB
Bijlage 8 - Klachtafhandeling bij aanbestedenpdfApr 22, 2026 · 260 KB
Bijlage 3 - Inkoopvoorwaarden ARVODI 2025pdfApr 22, 2026 · 173 KB
uea_569970_20260421131029pdfApr 22, 2026 · 514 KB
Bijlage 13 - Overname PersoneelpdfApr 22, 2026 · 98 KB
Beschrijvend Document Cateringdienstverlening 2026pdfApr 22, 2026 · 668 KB
Bijlage 4 - PrijzenbladxlsxApr 22, 2026 · 145 KB
Bijlage 14 - Inventarislijst KeukenxlsxApr 22, 2026 · 26 KB
Bijlage 6 - Vragenformulier t.b.v. Nota van InlichtingenxlsxApr 22, 2026 · 63 KB
Bijlage 7 - Verklaring Aansprakelijkheid ConcerndocxApr 22, 2026 · 30 KB
10Legal themes that may be relevant here
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11Frequently asked questions
What experience requirements are imposed on the bidder?
Bidders must have demonstrable experience in catering for scientific and academic institutions, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience with similar groups.
Which documents must be mandatorily submitted with the bid?
A completed draft agreement (Annex 2), a full kitchen inventory list (Annex 14), and a declaration of no Russian involvement (Annex 12) must be submitted.
Which legal and hygienic standards must the contractor comply with?
The contractor must comply with Dutch laws and regulations, the Alcohol and Hospitality Act (Drank- en Horecawet), the applicable Collective Labour Agreement (CAO), and HACCP standards for hygiene.
What is the expected scope of the event service?
The event service covers 40 weeks per year, with an average of 3 events per week and an average of 110 visitors per event.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 879K
€ 879K
median
€ 3,0 mln
€ 3,0 mln
p75
€ 5,7 mln
€ 5,7 mln
€ 3,2 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 55 · diensten n=152