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Collection and storage of editorial content from local broadcasters

St. Nederlandse Lokale Publieke Omroepen · Open · 2 lots · 409254
Type
Services
72200000 · Software programming a
Estimated value
Not published
To deadline
-82d
Mar 26, 2026 · 11:00
Knock-outs
1
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
4 criteria
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NLPO is seeking a solution for the centralized unlocking, standardizing, and storage of editorial content for local broadcasters via an API-driven infrastructure. The assignment is divided into a lot for content unlocking and a lot for cloud-compatible storage.

Services · Open · European procedure · SME-friendly

SME-friendlyEuropean1 exclusion grounds
Contract type
Services
Open
Estimated value
Estimate not published
Submission deadline
March 26, 2026
11:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
2
2 lots
Main CPV code
Software programming and consultancy
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 72ServicesSME-friendlyEU tender

01What is being requested

The assignment concerns the provision of a central 'traffic controller' function for data and editorial content via an API, divided into two lots: Lot 1 for the unlocking and standardizing of editorial content, and Lot 2 for Storage (and optional distribution). The solution must lay the foundation for standardization, exchange, and enrichment of content between local, regional, and national broadcasters.

NLPO wishes to achieve the following objectives with this tender, specifically through the fulfillment of both lots: 1. A solution for the unlocking and standardizing of editorial content from local broadcasters, with possibilities for exchange and enrichment between regional broadcasters, other public layers, and partners. This solution forms the data link for the regional broadcasters that exchanges with the existing data layers of the regional broadcasters and the NOS (lot 1), and 2. A secure centralized storage of editorial content for all regional broadcasters (lot 2); 3. Both solutions

72200000Services
1Lot 1: Solution for the unlocking and standardizing of editorial content
2Lot 2: Data storage

02Breakdown by lot

Lot 1: Solution for the unlocking and standardizing of editorial contentn/a
Lot 2: Data storagen/a

Per-lot values not published — bars show only the lot breakdown.

03Strategic insight

Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus on a headless architecture with strong API functionalities (REST/GraphQL) to connect to the desired 'traffic controller' function. Ensure an integral plan for management, scalability, and security (Zero Trust, IAM), as these are core components of the award criteria. For lot 2, it is essential to strictly safeguard compliance (EEA location, GDPR, encryption) and availability.
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04Points of attention

Important · 7
Lot 2 is optional for distribution.Important
Data location for lot 2 must be exclusively within the EEA.Important
Availability for lot 2 must be ≥99.9%.Important
Accessibility of the player must comply with WCAG 2.1 AA.Important
Encryption at rest must be AES-256 and in transit TLS ≥1.2.Important
SLA response time upon NLPO escalation must be <1 hour (24/7).Important
Data export of all data upon first request from NLPO must be performed free of charge.Important

05Can I take part?

Technical · 1
Technical equipment (applicable to lot 1).Technical
Financial · 1
Financial and economic standing.Financial
Other · 1
Core competence and references.Other
Exclusion ground · 1
Exclusion grounds in accordance with the Uniform European Procurement Document (UEA).Exclusion ground

06Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds (1)
  • Exclusion grounds in accordance with the Uniform European Procurement Document (UEA).

07Award criteria

AWARD CRITERION 1 QUALITY OF THE (ARCHITECTURE) OF THE OFFERED SOLUTIONweight n/a

Assessment of the architecture of the offered solution.

AWARD CRITERION 2 QUALITY OF THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE SOLUTIONweight n/a

Assessment of the quality of the plan of approach for the implementation of the solution.

AWARD CRITERION 3 QUALITY OF THE MANAGEMENT SETUP OF THE SOLUTIONweight n/a

Assessment of the setup of the management of the solution.

Priceweight n/a

Testing of the price in accordance with the best price-quality ratio.

08Value 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.

09Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Centric Netherlands B.V.SME9756×
2Afas Software B.V.SME9332×
3PinkRoccade Local Government B.V.SME9134×
4KPN B.V.SME8927×
5Visma Roxit B.V.SME8816×
6NotuBiz Nederland b.v.SME8614×

10Tender documents

22122025 Prijzenblad percelen 1 en 2xlsxJan 23, 2026 · 50 KB
21012026 Uitgangspunten overeenkomstpdfJan 23, 2026 · 164 KB
21012026 Samenvatting rapport voorgoed verbondenpdfJan 23, 2026 · 193 KB
21012026 Uitgangspunten verwerkersovereenkomstpdfJan 23, 2026 · 246 KB
Model formulier indienen referentiesdocxJan 23, 2026 · 43 KB
Vragenformulier Nota van InlichtingenxlsxJan 23, 2026 · 12 KB
TN567766 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260121213242pdfJan 23, 2026 · 148 KB
AkkoordverklaringdocxJan 23, 2026 · 41 KB
Programma van Eisen perceel 2pdfJan 23, 2026 · 304 KB
Checklist in te dienen documentenpdfJan 23, 2026 · 152 KB
Programma van Eisen perceel 1pdfJan 23, 2026 · 548 KB
21012026 Gunningleidraad v10pdfJan 23, 2026 · 610 KB

11Legal themes that may be relevant here

12Frequently asked questions

What are the specific objectives of the assignment?
The assignment aims for a solution for the unlocking and standardizing of editorial content from local broadcasters, including possibilities for exchange and enrichment. Additionally, a secure, centralized storage for all regional broadcasters must be realized that is manageable and scalable.
What technical requirements must the solution for content unlocking meet?
The solution must function as a data link for regional broadcasters and must be able to exchange with the existing data layers of the regional broadcasters and the NOS. Emphasis is placed on interoperability and the possibility of exchange between regional broadcasters, other public layers, and partners.
What is the expected volume of data storage for the local broadcasters?
For the 80 local broadcasters, a volume of 127.6 GB per day is expected, which amounts to approximately 46.5 TB for all local broadcasters per year.
Which technical aspects are essential for the proposed data storage?
The solution must provide centralized storage, efficient distribution (optional), and a secure link with existing journalistic systems. Furthermore, the solution must be scalable, manageable, and capable of handling a high access volume.

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13Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 327K
median
€ 800K
p75
€ 2,5 mln
deze opdracht

Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436