PlannedServicesMarktconsultatie
Further Development of Rooibot
Enexis Netbeheer BV/Enexis Personeel BV · Marktconsultatie · 1 lots · 426128
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4 of 6 core insights found
Measures presence, not accuracy · documents remain authoritative
ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
73000000 · Research and developme
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence moderate
This market consultation investigates the interest of market players in further developing the Rooibot innovation into a commercially scalable product for the excavation of low-voltage cables. Enexis and Alliander facilitate the process but offer no purchase obligation.
Services · Marktconsultatie · National procedure
Complete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 73ServicesRooibotfurther developmentcommercialization
01What is being requested
Market consultation for the further development, production and commercialization of the Rooibot, a mechanical support for the excavation process of low-voltage cables. The goal is to move from a prototype to a robust and scalable product for deployment by contractors in the neighborhood approach.
Market consultation to determine whether there is interest and possibility within the market for the further development and marketing of the 'Rooibot'.
1Further Development of Rooibot—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Focus on the experience with industrialization and bringing innovative machines for outdoor spaces or infrastructure to the market when answering. Provide a realistic development path including milestones, as the current status is a prototype that must be developed to TRL 6. Be specific about the required support (such as test locations or data) to substantiate the willingness to invest without a purchase guarantee.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
There is no purchase obligation or volume guarantee from Enexis or Alliander.Important
The selected party is solely responsible for tapping into the market and achieving commercial results.Important
The answers to the questions should be limited to approximately 5 pages.Important
Participation in the market consultation is voluntary.Important
Costs for participation in the market consultation will not be reimbursed.Important
04Process & timeline
Publication of consultation document and invitation to parties
22 mei
Deadline for submitting registration for Information Meeting
8 juni voor 12:00 uur
Sending invitations for speed dates
8 juni voor 17:00 uur
Information meeting and speed dates
12 juni 09:00-11:00 uur
Deadline for submitting written response to consultation document
16 juni voor 17:00 uur
Intended start of selection procedure
19 juni
05Value 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 diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
06Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME93122×
2Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME93109×
3Witteveen+Bos Raadgevende ingenieurs B.V.SME9374×
4Antea Nederland BVSME9365×
5Sweco Nederland B.V. SME9179×
6Tauw bvSME9045×
07Tender documents
TN591527 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20260522095225pdfMay 22, 2026 · 182 KB
Marktconsultatie Enexis Alliander RooibotpdfMay 22, 2026 · 1181 KB
08Legal themes that may be relevant here
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09Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the market consultation for the Rooibot?
The purpose is to investigate whether there is market interest and opportunities for the further development and marketing of the 'Rooibot' into a robust and scalable product for contractors in the neighborhood approach.
What expertise is required for participation?
Parties with expertise in research and development (R&D), technical design services, or machine manufacturing are sought.
Is there a purchase obligation associated with this phase?
No, there is no purchase obligation associated with this phase of the market consultation.
What is expected from the intended assignment?
The assignment includes both the technical further development and the commercial exploitation of the Rooibot to transform it into a scalable tool.
How can one participate in the consultation?
Participation in the consultation procedure must take place via the prescribed digital route.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
10Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 165K
€ 165K
median
€ 413K
€ 413K
p75
€ 1,0 mln
€ 1,0 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 73 · diensten n=468