PlannedServicesEuropean
Request for Information SURF Network - Fiber Amsterdam to Geneva
SURF B.V. · 1 lots · 417195
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
72318000 · Data transmission serv
Estimated value
€ 10M
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
3
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Caution — high thresholdconfidence high
SURF is conducting a market consultation for the installation of a managed dark fiber network between Amsterdam and Geneva, including supporting infrastructure at ILA locations.
Services · European procedure
European3 exclusion groundsComplete timeline
CharacteristicsCPV 72ServicesEU tender
01What is being requested
This RFI concerns the market consultation for the supply of Managed Dark Fiber between Amsterdam and Geneva, including Rackspace and Power at ILA sites for three components.
With this document we invite you to participate in the RFI by SURF regarding the selection of: MDFs between Amsterdam and Geneva; Rackspace and Power at ILA sites.
1Request for Information SURF Network - Fiber Amsterdam to Geneva€10,000,000
02Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
When answering, focus on technical compatibility with Raman amplification and the specific requirements for hard splicing. Provide a detailed overview of the ILA sites and the available power supply. In the legal annex, provide a clear analysis of the five largest risks.
03Points of attention
Important · 5
The final Tender is expected to be published in June 2026.Important
Participation in the RFI provides no rights to participate in a future Tender.Important
Participation in the RFI involves no reimbursement of costs.Important
The response to the questions in Appendix 2 may be a maximum of two pages.Important
The supplier must provide information regarding the fiber routes and the proximity to SURF locations to avoid excavation work.Important
04Can I take part?
Exclusion ground · 3
Companies based in Russia are excluded.Exclusion ground
Companies that are more than 50% owned by a Russian company are excluded.Exclusion ground
Entities acting in the interest of a Russian company, including subcontractors representing more than 10% of the contract value, are excluded.Exclusion ground
05Exclusion grounds
Exclusion grounds (3)
- Companies based in Russia are excluded.
- Companies that are more than 50% owned by a Russian company are excluded.
- Entities acting in the interest of a Russian company, including subcontractors representing more than 10% of the contract value, are excluded.
06Process & timeline
Publication of RFI document on Mercell and TenderNed
25 maart 2026
Deadline for submitting questions
1 april 2026
Publication of additional information
7 april 2026
Submission of response to the RFI
20 april 2026
Expected publication of Tender
juni 2026
07Value in context
€10,000,000
08Likely competitors
#Likely bidderFitWins
1KPN B.V.SME9028×
2PinkRoccade Local Government B.V.SME8734×
3Afas Software B.V.SME8732×
4Bechtle direct B.V.SME8726×
5Axians Communication Solutions B.V.SME8718×
6PQR B.V.SME8525×
09Tender documents
Marktconsultatie.pdfpdfApr 14, 2026 · 26 KB
Appendix 1 # Specs Fiber and ILA sites (1).xlsxxlsxApr 14, 2026 · 23 KB
Appendix 2 General and Legal.docxdocxApr 14, 2026 · 21 KB
Request for Information.pdfpdfApr 14, 2026 · 28 KB
SURF RFI MDF Amsterdam-Geneva 2026.pdfpdfApr 14, 2026 · 926 KB
Beschrijving.pdfpdfApr 14, 2026 · 34 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 17> Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure voor Storage Area Networking. De aanbestedingsstukken noemen een merk en geven aan dat Advies 243> Meervoudig onderhandse procedure. Dat de aanbestedende dienst met een SaaS (Software as a Service) oplossing besparingen zou kunAdvies 174> Concurrentiegerichte dialoog ten behoeve van het afsluiten van een raamovereenkomst met één ondernemer. Is er sprake van het samAdvies 451> Beklaagden hebben op 29 mei 2017 een Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure aangekondigd voor een raamovereenkomst per perceel
11Frequently asked questions
What is the subject of this RFI?
The RFI concerns the selection of Managed Dark Fiber (MDF) between Amsterdam and Geneva, including the supply of rack space and power supply at In-Line Amplifier (ILA) locations.
What technical specifications are required for the ILA locations?
For the ILA locations, specifications are required for rack space (height, width, depth), power supply (DC V48, AC 230V, maximum power in Watts and emergency power via UPS or NSA) and cooling (such as cryostat cooling).
What is defined as Managed Dark Fiber (MDF)?
Managed Dark Fiber (MDF) is a non-lit (non-active) fiber optic connection for which the management and maintenance are provided.
What does the 'hard splicing' method entail?
Hard splicing is the permanent and physical fusion of unlit fiber optic cables using fusion splicing to create a direct physical connection with minimal signal loss.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
12Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 327K
€ 327K
median
€ 800K
€ 800K
p75
€ 2,5 mln
€ 2,5 mln
€ 10 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436