PlannedSuppliesEuropeanCompetitive procedure with negotiation
Distribution transformers
Stedin · Competitive procedure with negotiation · 3 lots · 422926
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
31170000 · Transformers
Estimated value
€ 100M
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
5 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
Stedin is seeking suppliers for various types of distribution transformers via a European negotiated procedure. The assignment is divided into four lots with a focus on security of supply and scalability for the energy transition.
Supplies · Competitive procedure with negotiation · European procedure
European1 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 31SuppliesEU tender
01What is being requested
Supply of distribution transformers, divided into four lots (standard, MV-coupling, grounding, and special transformers). The agreement has a duration of 4 years after the start of delivery, with the possibility of extension for 2 x 2 years.
Supply of distribution transformers
1Lot 1€145,000,000
2Lot 2€600,000
3Lot 3€2,500,000
02Breakdown by lot
03Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Ensure a production and assembly location in a WTO GPA country to prevent direct exclusion. Prepare for high scalability, as Stedin expects that the baseline (expected quantities) can be expanded to the ambition quantities. During the award phase, focus not only on price but also strongly on production flexibility and ESG aspects.
04Points of attention
Important · 5
Production location: Must be located in a country that is a party to the WTO GPA.Important
Supporting documents: These must be submitted immediately upon application for verification.Important
Capacity: Contractors must be able to deliver the expected quantities as a baseline and have the ability to scale up to the ambition quantities.Important
Security of supply: Stedin reserves the right to reallocate volumes in the event of geopolitical changes or supply chain disruptions.Important
Communication: All communication must take place exclusively via the Tender Platform (Mercell).Important
05Can I take part?
Technical — Companies must have a production and assembly location for distribution transformers in a country that is a party to the World Trade Organisation Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA).
Exclusion ground — Control of grounds for exclusion and suitability requirements takes place during the evaluation of the applications.
06Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (1)
- Control of grounds for exclusion and suitability requirements takes place during the evaluation of the applications.
07Award criteria
Quality 1: Flexibility in up- and downscaling productionweight n/a
Quality 2: Bill Of Material (BOM) management, critical components and Quality Assurance (QA)weight n/a
Quality 3: Opportunities and risk analysisweight n/a
Quality 4: ESGweight n/a
Priceweight n/a
TCO Pricesheet, including the Asset Tool (CO2 footprint) and losses (Losses).
08Process & timeline
Publication of notice
28 april 2026
Information meeting
6 mei 2026
Submission of questions
12 mei 2026
Publication of Information Memorandum
19 mei 2026
Closing date for submission of applications
29 mei 2026
Announcement of selection decision and start of appeal period
8 juni 2026
End of appeal period
19 juni 2026
Invitation to award phase and publication of tender documents
29 juni 2026
Information meeting
29 juni 2026
Submission of questions
20 juli 2026
Publication of Information Memorandum
17 augustus 2026
Submission of questions
31 augustus 2026
Publicatie Information Memorandum
7 september 2026
Sluitingsdatum indiening inschrijvingen
18 september 2026
Uitnodiging onderhandelingen
9 oktober 2026
Onderhandelingen
19 oktober t/m 30 oktober 2026
Sluitingsdatum indiening definitieve inschrijvingen (BAFO)
13 november 2026
Audits
7 december 2026 – 29 januari 2027
Bekendmaking gunning en start standstill-periode
26 maart 2027
Einde standstill-periode
15 april 2027
09Value in context
€100,000,000
10Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Hitachi Energy The Netherlands BVSME776×
2Technische Unie B.V.SME7611×
3Fudura B.V.SME711×
4Controllux BVSME717×
5GE Nederland B.V.SME694×
6Eaton Industries (Netherlands) B.V.SME682×
11Tender documents
Annex 2.1.6 - OEM Declaration.docxdocxMay 8, 2026 · 123 KB
Application details.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 28 KB
2.1 Grounds for Exclusion and Suitability Requirements Distributiontransformers v1.2.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 421 KB
Presentation infosession selection phase distribution transformers v1.0.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 2552 KB
Tender procedure.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 23 KB
1B.1 Template Signature Tender.docxdocxMay 8, 2026 · 395 KB
1A Selection Guideline EU Distributiontransformers v1.0.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 556 KB
Information meeting Distributiontransformers.docxdocxMay 8, 2026 · 121 KB
3.1 Regulations complaints board.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 309 KB
Grounds for exclusion and Suitability requirements.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 39 KB
Selection phase.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 19 KB
Tender documents.pdfpdfMay 8, 2026 · 25 KB
12Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 48> Europese niet-openbare procedure voor werktuigkundige en elektrotechnische installaties van de nieuwbouw van een multifunctionelAdvies 53> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht tot het verrichten van diensten bestaande uit (dagelijks en periodiek) scAdvies 59> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbestedingsprocedure met betrekking tot een opdracht voor de levering van postdiensten en bezorging. InAdvies 98> Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure voor een raamovereenkomst met één ondernemer voor het vervangen van armaturen (straatveAdvies 451> Beklaagden hebben op 29 mei 2017 een Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure aangekondigd voor een raamovereenkomst per perceel
13Frequently asked questions
What experience requirements are imposed on the supplier?
Bidders must have three years of proven experience in the supply of transformers.
What requirements apply to technical support and maintenance?
There is a requirement to provide explicit, permanent technical support and maintenance.
What documentation must be submitted regarding the delivery?
Bidders must submit delivery documentation, acceptance protocols, and handling schedules.
What financial securities are required in the bid?
A high level of reporting and proof of guarantee is required. Additionally, offering a solid bank guarantee or insurance is necessary.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
14Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 260K
€ 260K
median
€ 526K
€ 526K
p75
€ 1,4 mln
€ 1,4 mln
€ 100 mln
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