AwardedServicesEuropeanOpen
The provision of Professional Services by a Technical Support Organisation (TSO)
The Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth (“KGG”) · Open · 1 lots · 379973
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ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline
Type
Services
98113100
Estimated value
€ 180M
estimated
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
0
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
5 criteria
Assess manuallyconfidence high
This tender concerns the provision of technical support by a TSO for the Dutch nuclear energy programme. The assignment includes various workstreams such as PMO and technology selection within a framework agreement of a maximum of five years.
Services · Open · European procedure
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CharacteristicsCPV 98ServicesEU tender
01What is being requested
The provision of professional services by a Technical Support Organisation (TSO) in support of the core programme for new nuclear power plants. The assignment includes the establishment of a Project Management Office, the development of the owner's scope and support during technology selection within a framework agreement of a maximum of five years.
The TSO’s role is to provide all the necessary (technical) support and consequent assistance to the Contracting Authority with respect to: • Development of the Owner’s Scope; • Conducting the Characterisation and assessment of the suitability of the preferred Candidate Site(s) (including the identification of the enabling works that are needed to ready the site for the construction phase); • Assistance during the selection of the LNPP technology supplier, and delivery contracting to enable the follow-on phases for Front End Engineering Development, licensing and permitting, plant construction
1The provision of Professional Services by a Technical Support Organisation (“TSO”)€180,000,000
02Outcome
Awarded
NEXUS-NL Consortium
Award value
€180,000,000
vs. estimate
0%
Bidders
3
03Strategic insight
Strategic insight · AI analysis
Focus on an integrated approach because the workstreams are intrinsically connected. Ensure a strong strategy regarding knowledge transfer to meet the qualitative requirements. Given the political sensitivity, it is essential to present a partnership with the contracting authority.
04Points of attention
Important · 4
The assignment is not divided into lots.Important
The framework agreement can be extended with three options of one year each.Important
The contracting authority has the right to unilaterally terminate the agreement if the estimated value is exceeded.Important
There is an obligation to work from the offices of the contracting authority for the core team.Important
05Can I take part?
Financial · 1
Financial and economic standingFinancial
Technical · 2
Reference data (technical qualifications)Technical
Quality assurance (technical qualifications)Technical
Other · 1
Professional/trade register extractOther
06Exclusion 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).
07Award criteria
Award criterion 1: Quality of Serviceweight n/a
Assessment of the quality of the service provision.
Award criterion 2: Quality and merits of the proposed Core Teamweight n/a
Assessment of the quality and merits of the proposed core team.
Award criterion 3: Knowledge Transfer strategy and executionweight n/a
Assessment of the strategy and execution of knowledge transfer.
Award criterion 4: The average hourly rate for the employment of the Core Teamweight n/a
Assessment of the average hourly rate for the core team.
Award criterion 5: hourly rates of the other functionsweight n/a
Assessment of the hourly rates for other functions.
08Process & timeline
Issuing of publication
22 May 2025
Closure of 1st round of questions
4 June 2025
Issuing of 1st Memorandum of Information
18 June 2025
Closure of 2nd round of questions
25 June 2025
Issuing of 2nd Memorandum of Information
9 July 2025
Deadline for the receipt of Tenders
19 August 2025
Assessment of Tenders
19 August 2025 to 13 October 2025
Presentations by Tenderer
around 16/17 September 2025
Announcement of the award of the Contract
14 October 2025
Deadline for the winning Tenderer to provide the evidence
29 October 2025
Deadline for asking questions and/or filing an application for a preliminary injunction
3 November 2025
Starting date of Contract
as soon as possible after 3 November 2025
09Value in context
€180,000,000
10Bidders in this segment
#Likely bidderFitWins
1Sweco Nederland B.V. SME9788×
2Movares Nederland B.V.SME9750×
3Arcadis Nederland B.V.SME96131×
4Haskoning Nederland B.V.SME96113×
5Yacht B.V.SME9646×
6Antea Nederland BVSME9681×
11Tender documents
TN528527 - EF29 Aankondiging gegunde opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260120121531pdfJan 21, 2026 · 147 KB
right version Annex 4 - amended after 2e MoI - References 202409075docxJul 10, 2025 · 49 KB
right version - Second Memorandum of Information European tender TSO - 202409075pdfJul 10, 2025 · 362 KB
Annexe 1 to the ARVODI 2018docxJul 9, 2025 · 31 KB
Tender document - amended after 2e MoI -TSO - 202409075pdfJul 9, 2025 · 1128 KB
Annex 3b - amended after 2e MoI - Draft Framework Agreement - arvodi-2018pdfJul 9, 2025 · 264 KB
Final - amended 18-6-2025 - Tender document TSO - 202409075pdfJun 18, 2025 · 1123 KB
First Memorandum of Information European tender TSO - 202409075pdfJun 18, 2025 · 683 KB
Annex 3c - amended 18-6-2025 - Draft Further Agreement for the establishment and activities of a Core TeampdfJun 18, 2025 · 220 KB
Annex 3b - amended 18-6-2025 - Draft Framework Agreement - arvodi-2018pdfJun 18, 2025 · 260 KB
Annex 2a Pricing schedule Coreteam 202409075xlsxMay 24, 2025 · 20 KB
Annex 1 - European single procurement documentpdfMay 24, 2025 · 2097 KB
12Legal themes that may be relevant here
Advies 48> Europese niet-openbare procedure voor werktuigkundige en elektrotechnische installaties van de nieuwbouw van een multifunctionelAdvies 53> Europese openbare procedure voor een overheidsopdracht tot het verrichten van diensten bestaande uit (dagelijks en periodiek) scAdvies 97> Europese openbare procedure met betrekking tot de vervanging van kunstwerken. Is de door de aanbestedende dienst opgegeven ➭vies 243> Meervoudig onderhandse procedure. Dat de aanbestedende dienst met een SaaS (Software as a Service) oplossing besparingen zou kunAdvies 451> Beklaagden hebben op 29 mei 2017 een Europese openbare aanbestedingsprocedure aangekondigd voor een raamovereenkomst per perceel
13Frequently asked questions
What is the specific scope of work for the Technical Support Organisation (TSO)?
The TSO provides technical support and assistance in the development of the Owner’s Scope, the characterisation and suitability assessment of the preferred sites (including necessary preparatory works), support in the selection of the LNPP technology supplier and the development of a Program Management Office (PMO).
What support is provided during the different phases of the project?
The support includes the phases of Front End Engineering Development, licensing and permitting, the construction of the plant, and commissioning through to commercial operation.
What is the role of the TSO regarding project management?
The TSO is responsible for the development of a Program Management Office (PMO) that is structured and equipped to manage the full breadth of the project.
Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.
14Estimated value versus the market
p25
€ 411K
€ 411K
median
€ 1,0 mln
€ 1,0 mln
p75
€ 8,0 mln
€ 8,0 mln
€ 180 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 98 · diensten n=267