1. Buyer
1.1.
Buyer
Official name: Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)
Legal type of the buyer: Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority: Education
2. Procedure
2.1.
Procedure
Title: Fish Tracker
Description: The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) seeks to procure a complete acoustic tracking system for its ReefXL reef restoration project in the North Sea. Supply of one (1) complete acoustic tracking system, with an estimated contract value of EUR 800,000 excluding VAT.
Procedure identifier: fcc1e9d5-071e-475f-af34-d83d6cc40938
Internal identifier: 09926
Type of procedure: Open
The procedure is accelerated: no
2.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 38290000 Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
2.1.2.
Place of performance
Country: Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information: NIOZ Texel, Netherlands
2.1.3.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 545 000,00 EUR
2.1.4.
General information
Legal basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
2.1.6.
Grounds for exclusion
Sources of grounds for exclusion: European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
5. Lot
5.1.
Lot: LOT-0000
Title: Fish Tracker
Description: The Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) seeks to procure a complete acoustic tracking system for its ReefXL reef restoration project in the North Sea. Supply of one (1) complete acoustic tracking system, with an estimated contract value of EUR 800,000 excluding VAT.
Internal identifier: 1
5.1.1.
Purpose
Main nature of the contract: Supplies
Main classification (cpv): 38290000 Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
Additional classification (cpv): 38291000 Telemetry apparatus
5.1.2.
Place of performance
Country: Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information: NIOZ Texel, Netherlands
5.1.3.
Estimated duration
Duration: 94 Days
5.1.5.
Value
Estimated value excluding VAT: 545 000,00 EUR
5.1.6.
General information
Reserved participation:
Participation is not reserved.
The names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to perform the contract must be given: Not required
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
5.1.7.
Strategic procurement
Aim of strategic procurement: No strategic procurement
5.1.9.
Selection criteria
Sources of selection criteria: European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
5.1.10.
Award criteria
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: Technical Solution / System Performance
Description: The Technical Solution is assessed on the following elements: • The extent to which the proposed system meets or exceeds the specified acoustic requirements for the ReefXL project, including: o horizontal tracking accuracy of at least 5 metres for approximately 520 transmitters (400 TreeReef frames and 120 Shellfish frames) in a 700 × 700 m area at 35–50 m depth; o support for inclination/tilt sensors on TreeReef transmitters and accelerometer/activity/XYZ sensors on Shellfish transmitters; o capability for individual traceability of all transmitters in a high density configuration. • The extent to which the system demonstrates a proven capacity for autonomous subsea operation at 35–50 m water depth for up to 10 years (transmitter lifetime). • The extent to which the Tenderer demonstrates experience with comparable subsea acoustic monitoring deployments in marine research or institutional offshore projects. • The degree to which the proposed receiver array and release strategy effectively ensure: o diver free deployment and recovery of all receiver units; o reliable data collection before and after storm events, with a target data success rate of at least 75%; o CE marking and compliance with applicable EU legislation for all receivers and release systems.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number: 30
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: Overall Planning
Description: • The extent to which the planning gives the Contracting Authority confidence that: o the planning is realistic and achievable within the stated timeframe; o the sub phases (system design finalisation, factory acceptance testing, preparation for shipment, delivery) will be delivered on time; o the invoice can be issued and be ready for payment by NIOZ no later than 28 December 2026; o final delivery and commissioning can take place no later than 1 May 2027. • The extent to which the Tenderer has accounted for contingencies such as: o equipment lead times and supply chain risks; o weather windows for testing and commissioning activities (where relevant); o coordination with NIOZ’s internal planning and availability of key staff.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number: 20
Criterion:
Type: Quality
Name: Deployment Operational Plan
Description: The Deployment & Operational Plan is assessed on the following elements: • The extent to which the Tenderer demonstrates a clear and safe methodology for: o delivery, installation and commissioning of the acoustic tracking system at the NIOZ location and/or designated deployment site; o integration with the TreeReef and Shellfish frames (provided by NIOZ or third parties); o support to NIOZ during the initial operational phase. • The extent to which data management, remote monitoring capabilities, and servicing procedures are described in a complete, logical, and SMART manner, including: o support for selection and implementation of suitable (open source) triangulation software; o advice on battery requirements and energy calculations for the receiver system (including 20% safety margin for cold North Sea winter conditions); o approach to training NIOZ staff and providing documentation. • The extent to which the plan addresses communication with the Contracting Authority during and after deployment, including reporting on system status and data quality. • The extent to which risks (e.g. equipment failure, data loss, battery degradation, delays in delivery) are identified and mitigated.
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number: 25
Criterion:
Type: Price
Name: Price
Description: Score calculated based on the total offered price excl. VAT, using the formula: score = (lowest offered price / offered price of Tenderer) × 25
Category of award weight criterion: Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number: 25
5.1.11.
Procurement documents
Deadline for requesting additional information: 14/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+02:00) Eastern European Time, Central European Summer Time
5.1.12.
Terms of procurement
Terms of submission:
Electronic submission: Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: Dutch
Electronic catalogue: Not allowed
Variants: Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 26/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Duration during which the tender must remain valid: 4 Months
Information about public opening:
Opening date: 26/10/2026 12:30:00 (UTC+01:00) Central European Time, Western European Summer Time
Terms of contract:
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
Electronic invoicing: Required
Electronic ordering will be used: no
Electronic payment will be used: no
5.1.15.
Techniques
Framework agreement:
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system:
No dynamic purchase system
5.1.16.
Further information, mediation and review
Review organisation: Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I) - Rechtbank Noord-Holland
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure: Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures: Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)
Organisation receiving requests to participate: Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)
8. Organisations
8.1.
ORG-0001
Official name: Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)
Registration number: 111590197
Department: Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek der Zee - EDS
Postal address: Winthontlaan 2
Town: UTRECHT
Postcode: 3526KV
Country subdivision (NUTS): Utrecht (NL350)
Country: Netherlands
Contact point: Chris Kuut
Telephone: +31 306001255
Other contact points:
Official name: Rechtbank Noord-Holland
Postal address: Kruseman van Eltenweg 2
Town: Alkmaar
Postcode: 1817BC
Country subdivision (NUTS): Alkmaar en omgeving (NL328)
Country: Netherlands
Contact point: Locatie Alkmaar
Roles of this organisation:
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Notice identifier/version: de65dc9f-babb-4acd-a939-bb9dfab73028 - 01
Form type: Competition
Notice type: Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice subtype: 16
Notice dispatch date: 09/09/2026 15:13:38 (UTC+02:00) Eastern European Time, Central European Summer Time
Languages in which this notice is officially available: Dutch
Notice publication number: 628183-2026
OJ S issue number: 176/2026
Publication date: 11/09/2026