AwardedServicesEuropeanSME-friendlyOpenGreen
Experts for the CBI project Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, focusing on a just transition to sea freight
Ministerie van Economische Zaken, Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) · Open · 3 lots · 389373
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
75210000
Estimated value
€ 830K
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence moderate
It concerns the deployment of experts for the CBI project in Kenya to support the transition to sea freight for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Services · Open · European procedure · SME-friendly
SME-friendlySustainability countsEuropean
CharacteristicsCPV 75ServicesSME-friendlyEU tenderGreen / SPP
01What is being requested
The assignment concerns the delivery of experts for the implementation of the CBI project Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, focused on a just transition to sea freight.
This tender concerns the implementation of the ‘Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables – the transition to sea freight’ programme, to contribute to the following long-term vision: The Kenyan FFV sector is actively working towards a just sea freight transition, therewith aiming to reduce CO2 emissions whilst offering an added value market proposition to destination markets.
1Lot 1: Fresh Fruits and Vegetables sector expert for sea freight development, business coaching and market development€345,000
2Lot 2: Systems change expert for ecosystem development€365,000
3Lot 3: Local (sector) expert for local project management and implementation support€120,000
02Outcome
Awarded
Sardonyx
Award value
€120,000
vs. estimate
-86%
Bidders
10
03Breakdown by lot
04Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Ensure strict compliance with the ARVODI 2018 conditions. Take into account the liability limits linked to the contract value. Ensure that the expertise of any replacement personnel is equivalent to the experts originally deployed.
05Points of attention
Important · 7
The contracting authority has an assessment period of 30 days for the results.Important
Replacement of personnel requires prior consent from the contracting authority.Important
The use of subcontractors is only permitted after consent.Important
The contractor is responsible for the confidentiality of confidential information.Important
All intellectual property rights to the results belong to the contracting authority.Important
The contractor must possess adequate insurance for professional liability and general liability.Important
Additional works up to a maximum of 10% of the contract value must be accepted.Important
06Exclusion 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).
07Value in context
€830,000
08Bidders in this segment
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Brandwise BVSME794×
2Lydia Gerratt ConsultingUnknown783×
3Forward in fashion B.V.SME743×
4Triple Trade SARLUnknown733×
5Q-Point B.V.SME711×
6SardonyxUnknown711×
09Tender documents
TN541746 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20251230095452pdfDec 31, 2025 · 159 KB
202502028 - Memorandum of InformationpdfSep 11, 2025 · 132 KB
TN541746 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250825143654pdfAug 25, 2025 · 21 KB
Annex 03b - Draft Standby Agreement_202502028 Keny FFV_V1.0pdfAug 17, 2025 · 163 KB
Annex 08 - Qualifications and experience lot 3_V1.0docxAug 17, 2025 · 50 KB
Annex 03a - Draft Framework Agreement_202502028 Kenya FFV_V1.0pdfAug 17, 2025 · 259 KB
Tender document 202502028 Kenya FFV_V1.0pdfAug 17, 2025 · 931 KB
TN541746 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20250815161351pdfAug 17, 2025 · 20 KB
Annex 05 - Complaints procedurepdfAug 17, 2025 · 72 KB
Annex 03c - Draft Data Processing Agreement_202502028_Kenya FFV_V1.0pdfAug 17, 2025 · 317 KB
Annex 07 - Qualifications and experience lot 2_V1.0docxAug 17, 2025 · 52 KB
Annex 04 - ARVODI 2018 Government terms and conditionspdfAug 17, 2025 · 74 KB
10Legal themes that may be relevant here
11Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the 'Kenya Fresh Fruits and Vegetables' programme?
The programme focuses on a just transition to sea freight for the Kenyan fresh fruit and vegetable sector, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions and providing added value to the destination markets.
What expertise is required to support the sector?
There is a need for expertise in the field of the transition to sea freight, knowledge of challenges for SME exporters (such as certification and quality control), systems change strategies, and strengthening local support ecosystems.
What specific knowledge is needed for the local project management function?
The local expert must have a profound understanding of the Kenyan fresh fruit and vegetable sector, with specific knowledge of the dynamics surrounding avocado, mango, and beans, and have a strong network within the private sector and relevant government agencies.
Which general terms and conditions apply to the execution of the services?
The execution of the services is subject to the General Government Terms and Conditions for Public Service Contracts 2018 (ARVODI 2018).
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 248K
€ 248K
median
€ 600K
€ 600K
p75
€ 2,0 mln
€ 2,0 mln
€ 830K
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