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Market Consultation Laboratory Services in the field of cytology for the cervical cancer screening programme
Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland · 1 lots · 423716
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Measures presence, not accuracy · documents remain authoritative
ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
71900000 · Laboratory services
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Promising — consider biddingconfidence high
Market consultation by Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland to explore the future organization of cytological research for the cervical cancer screening programme. The focus lies on capacity, innovation, and technical possibilities for an expected procurement in 2027.
Services · European procedure · SME-friendly
SME-friendlyEuropeanComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 71ServicesSME-friendlyEU tender
01What is being requested
Exploratory market consultation for laboratory services in the field of cytology for the benefit of the cervical cancer screening programme. The goal is to gain insight into capacity, innovations (such as AI), and forms of cooperation in preparation for a potential procurement in 2027.
Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland (BVO NL) would like to engage in dialogue with pathology laboratories that currently perform cytological research or that can and want to develop into a party that can provide cytological research in the future within the cervical cancer screening programme. BVO NL also explicitly invites laboratories that have an interest in a (future) role within this service provision to contribute ideas. If your organization is interested in contributing to the future of this service provision based on knowledge, experience, and practical insights, BVO NL cordially invites you
1Market Consultation Laboratory Services in the field of cytology for the cervical cancer screening programme€1
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Use the oral conversations to go into depth regarding technological innovations such as AI and digital cytology, as these are core subjects. Ensure that the suitability requirements (ISO 15189, PALGA, NEN 7510) for the expected procurement in 2027 are secured in a timely manner. Focus the presentation on capacity, quality, and sustainability to align with the objectives of BVO NL.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
The market consultation is not a procurement procedure and offers no rights for the future procedure.Important
Participation in the consultation is not mandatory and has no influence on the position during the later procurement.Important
Conversations take place via MS Teams and will not be recorded.Important
Participation requires an application form (Annex A) via the Mercell messaging module and selecting a time slot via an external link.Important
Information shared during conversations cannot be reclaimed.Important
04Can I take part?
Technical · 3
Possession of a valid ISO 15189 certificateTechnical
Demonstrably connected to PALGA, whereby all research results are registered in accordance with the applicable standardsTechnical
Demonstrably in possession of an established and secured information security management system in accordance with NEN 7510 (or equivalent)Technical
05Exclusion 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).
06Process & timeline
Publication on TenderNed (via Mercell)
04/05/2026
Deadline for submitting questions regarding the market consultation
18/05/2026 – 14.00 uur
Nota van Inlichtingen
20/05/2026
Deadline for submitting application forms
27/05/2026 – 17.00 uur
Conversations with participants in the market consultation
01/06/2026 t/m 30/06/2026
Completion of the market consultation
17/07/2026
07Value 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.
08Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Sweco Nederland B.V. SME9095×
2Antea Nederland BVSME9077×
3Eurofins Omegam B.V.SME8111×
4KuiperCompagnons BVSME697×
5Bio Detection Systems B.V.SME652×
6Kropman Installatietechniek B.V.SME659×
09Tender documents
Beschrijving.pdfpdfMay 5, 2026 · 35 KB
Marktconsultatiedocument - Laboratoriumdiensten Cytologie_v1.0.pdfpdfMay 5, 2026 · 192 KB
Bijlage A - Aanmeldformulier marktconsultatie_definitief.docxdocxMay 5, 2026 · 29 KB
10Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 53> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht tot het verrichten van diensten bestaande uit (dagelijks en periodiek) scAdvies 174> Concurrentiegerichte dialoog ten behoeve van het afsluiten van een raamovereenkomst met één ondernemer. Is er sprake van het samAdvies 243> Meervoudig onderhandse procedure. Dat de aanbestedende dienst met een SaaS (Software as a Service) oplossing besparingen zou kunAdvies 353> Op grond van art. 2.98, lid 2, Aw 2012 mag de aanbestedende dienst eisen dat gegadigde over de benodigde vergunning en een certiAdvies 391> Europese openbare aanbesteding van een raamovereenkomst voor inwinningsapparatuur voor landmeetkundige diensten. Klager is uitgeComplaint upheld
11Frequently asked questions
For which organizations is this market consultation intended?
The market consultation is aimed at pathology laboratories that currently perform cytological research or that wish to develop into a party that can provide cytological research in the future within the cervical cancer screening programme.
What is the purpose of the market consultation?
The purpose is an open, exploratory dialogue about current practice, future developments, and the challenges within cytological diagnostics in order to explore the future organization of laboratory services.
Which themes will be discussed during the conversations?
During one-on-one conversations, themes such as capacity, quality, innovation, cooperation, digitalization, and the role of new techniques, including AI, within cytological diagnostics will be addressed.
What is expected of participating laboratories?
Participating laboratories are invited to contribute to the further development of a future-proof screening programme based on their knowledge, experience, and practical insights.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 341K
€ 341K
median
€ 992K
€ 992K
p75
€ 6,5 mln
€ 6,5 mln
deze opdracht
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