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Measures presence, not accuracy · documents remain authoritative
ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Supplies
33140000 · Medical consumables
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence moderate
This is a market consultation in preparation for an EU procurement for the supply of medical collars and foldable head stabilizers for the Dutch armed forces via a four-year framework agreement.
Supplies · European procedure
EuropeanComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 33SuppliesEU tender
01What is being requested
Supply of collars and foldable head stabilizers via a framework agreement with one Supplier for a duration of 4 years. The estimated total quantities during the term are 2,800 collars and 6,700 foldable head stabilizers.
Market consultation for collars and foldable head stabilizers for use within the operational medical evacuation and treatment chain during deployment and exercises and training. The products will be used under operational military conditions, meaning: temperature extremes, all weather conditions and darkness.
1Collar and foldable head stabilizer—
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
<ul Focus on the medical certification (MDR and CE) and the specific military environmental conditions (AECTP 200) to meet the quality requirements. Ensure a robust logistics chain that can guarantee products can be delivered without an expiration date and in the correct colors/specifications. Take into account the stock requirements and the possibility to deliver to various locations within the Netherlands.
03Points of attention
Important · 8
Products must comply with the European Regulation 2017/045 (Medical Device Regulation).Important
All products must have a valid CE marking.Important
Products must not contain latex.Important
Products must not have an expiration or shelf life date set by the manufacturer.Important
Products must be suitable for use in the military medical chain (exercises and operational deployment) and be resistant to climate zones C1, C0 and A1 in accordance with AECTP 200 Edition 4.Important
Products must be in Camouflage color (with the exception of training), robust, compact and light.Important
Delivery takes place at the location of the MGLC in Heerenveen during working days between 07:30 and 15:30 hours.Important
Supplier has an obligation to collect return shipments of incorrectly delivered products.Important
04Exclusion 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).
05Process & timeline
Publication of market consultation on Mercell
Dinsdag 10 februari
Deadline for submitting questions regarding the market consultation documents
Donderdag 19 februari
Answering the submitted questions
Woensdag 25 februari
Submitting the answers to the questionnaire in Annex 2
Maandag 2 maart 16:00 uur
Analysis of the received answers
Vanaf 3 maart
Approaching market parties by the Ministry
Week van 9 maart
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
1Skills Meducation B.V.SME8310×
2Special Medics B.V.SME794×
3Vandeputte MedicalUnknown789×
4King Nederland B.V.SME7710×
5Fuego Tiel B.V.SME769×
6Mediost B.V.SME7314×
08Tender documents
Marktconsultatie en bijlagen.pdfpdfFeb 10, 2026 · 23 KB
Marktconsultatie.pdfpdfFeb 10, 2026 · 29 KB
Indienen contactgegevens en vragenlijst.pdfpdfFeb 10, 2026 · 22 KB
Bijlage vragenlijst.docxdocxFeb 10, 2026 · 232 KB
Marktconsultatiedocument.pdfpdfFeb 10, 2026 · 234 KB
Bijlage concept PvE halskraag en opvouwbare stabilisator hoofd.pdfpdfFeb 10, 2026 · 155 KB
Beschrijving.pdfpdfFeb 10, 2026 · 36 KB
09Legal themes that may be relevant here
10Frequently asked questions
Under which conditions must the products function?
The products are used within the operational medical evacuation and treatment chain during deployment and training. This means they must be resistant to extreme temperatures, all weather conditions and darkness.
What is the purpose of this tender?
The purpose of this tender is to conclude one framework agreement with one supplier for the supply of medical products, specifically collars and foldable stabilizers for the head.
Which standards are relevant for the environmental conditions of the equipment?
For the design of the equipment, the characteristics and data regarding environmental conditions for operational scenarios from AECTP 200 Edition 4, LEAFLET 2311/1 (STANAG 4370) are important.
What are the requirements regarding technical documentation?
Suppliers must be able to provide technical documentation and testing that complies with the military standard for operational conditions, such as extreme temperature and darkness.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
11Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 317K
€ 317K
median
€ 892K
€ 892K
p75
€ 3,3 mln
€ 3,3 mln
deze opdracht
Gegunde waarden in CPV 33 · leveringen n=528