Supply of sampling materials (swabs)
The Dienst Testen requires an emergency stock of sampling materials (swabs) to be able to perform the necessary tests in a pandemic situation. The procurement is an open procedure in which a maximum of two framework agreements may be concluded. Suppliers must be able to maintain a continuous stock, proactively monitor shortages, and deliver the products in a timely manner. The stock will subsequently be made available to the Dutch diagnostic chain. The contracting authority emphasizes quality, reliability, and rapid delivery, without specifying a CPV code. The contract focuses on ensuring the continuity of the national testing capacity.
Supplies · Open · European procedure
01What is being requested
The Dienst Testen requires an emergency stock of sampling materials (swabs) to be able to perform the necessary tests in a pandemic situation. The procurement is an open procedure in which a maximum of two framework agreements may be concluded. Suppliers must be able to maintain a continuous stock, proactively monitor shortages, and deliver the products in a timely manner. The stock will subsequently be made available to the Dutch diagnostic chain. The contracting authority emphasizes quality, reliability, and rapid delivery, without specifying a CPV code. The contract focuses on ensuring the continuity of the national testing capacity.
The Contracting Authority has a duty of care to establish an Emergency Stock of sufficient Sampling Materials (swabs) to be able to (have) perform the required, necessary tests in a pandemic situation. The Contracting Authority proactively monitors shortages and procures them. The Contracting Authority wishes to be able to provide sufficient Sampling Materials by concluding a maximum of two Framework Agreements. The procured products are delivered to and replenished in the Emergency Stock, in order to subsequently make them available to the Dutch diagnostic chain in case of emergency.
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.
04Likely competitors
05Legal themes that may be relevant here
06Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this tender?
How many framework agreements can be concluded?
What is the destination of the procured products?
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 317K
€ 892K
€ 3,3 mln
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