Vitens N.V. intends to modernize its outdated microbiological laboratory. The current process automation systems are 15 years old, no longer supported, and do not meet new ICT and security requirements. This poses risks to the continuity of drinking water analyses and increases maintenance costs. The project focuses on replacing or adapting the automation systems, redesigning analysis blocks for higher capacity and efficiency, and integrating the lab infrastructure with the broader process automation of Vitens. The objective is a (framework) agreement that ensures legality, efficiency, cost reduction, quality improvement, and security, while ensuring the lab complies with the drinking water regulations and future expansion needs.
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01What is being requested
Vitens N.V. intends to modernize its outdated microbiological laboratory. The current process automation systems are 15 years old, no longer supported, and do not meet new ICT and security requirements. This poses risks to the continuity of drinking water analyses and increases maintenance costs. The project focuses on replacing or adapting the automation systems, redesigning analysis blocks for higher capacity and efficiency, and integrating the lab infrastructure with the broader process automation of Vitens. The objective is a (framework) agreement that ensures legality, efficiency, cost reduction, quality improvement, and security, while ensuring the lab complies with the drinking water regulations and future expansion needs.
Reason for procurement/Background The process automation systems in the microbiological laboratory have reached end of life and must be replaced. The systems have been in use for more than 15 years and no longer meet current technologies, resulting in an increasing need for maintenance and an inability to meet current security requirements. Additionally, it has been determined that optimization and necessary capacity expansion are required and can be achieved through a modified configuration of the analysis blocks. The current software used for process control is no longer supported by the
02Exclusion grounds
- 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).
03Value in context
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.
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06Frequently asked questions
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