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Wide Area Network (WAN) and internet connections

Name: Wide Area Network (WAN) and internet connections
Creator: Provincie Utrecht
Published: 2025-09-18
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Provincie Utrecht · Marktconsultatie · 1 lots · 393301

4 of 6 core insights found

Measures presence, not accuracy · documents remain authoritative

ScopeAdvicePoints of attentionSuitability requirementsAward criteriaTimeline

Type

Services

72720000

Estimated value

Not published

To deadline

Ongoing

Knock-outs

n/a

exclusion grounds

Award basis

Best price-quality ratio

Assess manuallyconfidence moderate

This is an announcement of a prior market consultation for the supply and management of WAN and internet connections for Provincie Utrecht.

Services · Marktconsultatie · National procedure

Contracting authority

Provincie Utrecht

Contract type

Services

Marktconsultatie

Estimated value

Estimate not published

Submission deadline

Ongoing

Scope

National

National procedure

Lots

1 lots

Main CPV code

72720000

Location

Netherlands

CharacteristicsCPV 72Services

01What is being requested

Supply, implementation, management, and maintenance of WAN and internet connections for 6 office locations and 4 datacenters with approximately 1400 users, focusing on a transition to hybrid/SD-WAN and local internet break-out.

In the future, desired situation, the Wide Area Network and the internet connections must meet the following characteristics: • WAN choice: from traditional to hybrid/SD-WAN. The network transforms from a traditional centralized WAN model to a flexible, decentralized design with internet connectivity. • Local internet break-out (LIB). The modern workplace is fully based on cloud services that are accessed from work or home locations via the internet connection. To this end, every work location will be provided with an internet connection with sufficient bandwidth, a local internet break-out (

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1Wide Area Network (WAN) and internet connections—

02Strategic insight

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Strategic insight · AI analysis

During the market consultation, focus on the technical possibilities for a hybrid/SD-WAN solution. Ensure that the integration with Cisco Meraki and Firepower is well mapped. Emphasize expertise in the field of Zero Trust and cloud connectivity.

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03Points of attention

Important · 3

The network must integrate with the existing Cisco Meraki platform.Important

A secure connection must be established with Microsoft Azure.Important

The province retains a management role with a focus on governance and security supervision.Important

04Value 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.

05Likely competitors

#Likely bidderFitWins

1Centric Netherlands B.V.SME9256×

2KPN B.V.SME9231×

3Axians Communication Solutions B.V.SME9228×

4PinkRoccade Local Government B.V.SME8934×

5Protinus IT B.V.SME8835×

6COMPAREX Nederland B.V.SME8730×

06Tender documents

TN547235 - EFE1 Vrijwillige aankondiging van voorafgaande marktconsultatie 20250918125817pdfSep 18, 2025 · 8 KB

07Legal themes that may be relevant here

Advies 475> Beklaagde, een samenwerkingsverband van gemeenten [A], [B], [C] en [D], heeft op 29 maart 2018 een Europese openbare aanbestedin Advies 243> Meervoudig onderhandse procedure. Dat de aanbestedende dienst met een SaaS (Software as a Service) oplossing besparingen zou kun Advies 63> Meervoudig onderhandse aanbesteding voor het reinigen van wegen, straten en pleinen. Kan bij gunning op laagste prijs de indieni Advies 222> Aanbesteding via een marktplaats. De Commissie bevestigt haar eerdere adviezen (waaronder 147) dat op een aanbestedende dienst d Advies 476> Beklaagde, een gemeente in oprichting waarin twee gemeenten, [A] en [B], fuseren, heeft op 2 mei 2018 een Europese openbare aanb

08Frequently asked questions

What is the intended technical transformation of the network?

The network transforms from a traditional centralized WAN model to a flexible, decentralized design with a hybrid/SD-WAN model and local internet break-out (LIB) at every work location.

Which existing platforms must the new solution connect to?

The solution must integrate with the current Cisco Meraki platform (edge/SD-WAN) and Cisco Firepower (central firewalls) within the existing NiaaS model.

What is the scope of the assignment regarding locations and users?

The assignment includes WAN and internet services for 6 office locations and 4 datacenters, intended for approximately 1400 users.

What requirements are set for connectivity to cloud environments and external access?

A secure, adequate connection with Microsoft Azure must be established for compute and cloud services. For external parties, access is arranged via a zero trust model.

Which responsibilities does the province retain during execution?

The province retains ultimate responsibility for management and governance, whereby it must have clear performance indicators, contract management, and security supervision.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

09Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 327K

median
€ 800K

p75
€ 2,5 mln

deze opdracht

Gegunde waarden in CPV 72 · diensten n=1436