<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?><ContractNotice xmlns="urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:ContractNotice-2" xmlns:cac="urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonAggregateComponents-2" xmlns:cbc="urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonBasicComponents-2" xmlns:efac="http://data.europa.eu/p27/eforms-ubl-extension-aggregate-components/1" xmlns:efbc="http://data.europa.eu/p27/eforms-ubl-extension-basic-components/1" xmlns:efext="http://data.europa.eu/p27/eforms-ubl-extensions/1" xmlns:ext="urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonExtensionComponents-2"><ext:UBLExtensions><ext:UBLExtension><ext:ExtensionContent><efext:EformsExtension><efbc:TransmissionDate>2025-11-26+00:00</efbc:TransmissionDate><efbc:TransmissionTime>09:35:05+00:00</efbc:TransmissionTime><efac:NoticeSubType><cbc:SubTypeCode listName="notice-subtype">11</cbc:SubTypeCode></efac:NoticeSubType><efac:Organizations><efac:Organization><efac:Company><cbc:WebsiteURI>http://www.tennet.eu</cbc:WebsiteURI><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0001</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification><cac:PartyName><cbc:Name languageID="NLD">TenneT TSO B.V.</cbc:Name></cac:PartyName><cac:PartyName><cbc:Name languageID="ENG">Marktconsultatie pentesting</cbc:Name></cac:PartyName><cac:PostalAddress><cbc:StreetName>Utrechtseweg 310</cbc:StreetName><cbc:CityName>Arnhem</cbc:CityName><cbc:PostalZone>6812AR</cbc:PostalZone><cbc:CountrySubentityCode listName="nuts">NL226</cbc:CountrySubentityCode><cac:Country><cbc:IdentificationCode listName="country">NLD</cbc:IdentificationCode></cac:Country></cac:PostalAddress><cac:PartyLegalEntity><cbc:CompanyID schemeID="002">09155985</cbc:CompanyID></cac:PartyLegalEntity><cac:Contact><cbc:Name>melle mos</cbc:Name><cbc:Telephone>+31612727373</cbc:Telephone><cbc:ElectronicMail>melle.mos@tennet.eu</cbc:ElectronicMail></cac:Contact></efac:Company></efac:Organization><efac:Organization><efac:Company><cbc:WebsiteURI>https://www.rechtspraak.nl/Organisatie-en-contact/Organisatie/Rechtbanken/Rechtbank-Gelderland/Paginas/default.aspx  </cbc:WebsiteURI><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0002</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification><cac:PartyName><cbc:Name languageID="NLD">Rechtbank Gelderland, zittingsplaats Arnhem</cbc:Name></cac:PartyName><cac:PartyName><cbc:Name languageID="ENG">Marktconsultatie pentesting</cbc:Name></cac:PartyName><cac:PostalAddress><cbc:StreetName>Walburgstraat 2-4</cbc:StreetName><cbc:CityName>Arnhem</cbc:CityName><cbc:PostalZone>6811 CD</cbc:PostalZone><cbc:CountrySubentityCode listName="nuts">NL226</cbc:CountrySubentityCode><cac:Country><cbc:IdentificationCode listName="country">NLD</cbc:IdentificationCode></cac:Country></cac:PostalAddress><cac:PartyLegalEntity><cbc:CompanyID schemeID="002">82940827</cbc:CompanyID></cac:PartyLegalEntity><cac:Contact><cbc:Name>melle mos</cbc:Name><cbc:Telephone>+31 883612000</cbc:Telephone><cbc:ElectronicMail>infobalie.rb-gel.arnhem@rechtspraak.nl</cbc:ElectronicMail></cac:Contact></efac:Company></efac:Organization></efac:Organizations><efac:Publication><efbc:NoticePublicationID schemeName="ojs-notice-id">00787491-2025</efbc:NoticePublicationID><efbc:GazetteID schemeName="ojs-id">229/2025</efbc:GazetteID><efbc:PublicationDate>2025-11-27+01:00</efbc:PublicationDate></efac:Publication></efext:EformsExtension></ext:ExtensionContent></ext:UBLExtension></ext:UBLExtensions><cbc:UBLVersionID>2.3</cbc:UBLVersionID><cbc:CustomizationID>eforms-sdk-1.13</cbc:CustomizationID><cbc:ID schemeName="notice-id">66d08d71-62e0-4167-a9f7-77dd4b1dcbc4</cbc:ID><cbc:ContractFolderID>86a960ba-914e-4976-916b-54d9a6bdf40c</cbc:ContractFolderID><cbc:IssueDate>2025-11-26+00:00</cbc:IssueDate><cbc:IssueTime>09:34:23+00:00</cbc:IssueTime><cbc:VersionID>01</cbc:VersionID><cbc:RequestedPublicationDate>2025-11-27Z</cbc:RequestedPublicationDate><cbc:RegulatoryDomain>32014L0025</cbc:RegulatoryDomain><cbc:NoticeTypeCode listName="competition">pin-cfc-standard</cbc:NoticeTypeCode><cbc:NoticeLanguageCode>NLD</cbc:NoticeLanguageCode><cac:AdditionalNoticeLanguage><cbc:ID>ENG</cbc:ID></cac:AdditionalNoticeLanguage><cac:ContractingParty><cbc:BuyerProfileURI>https://s2c.mercell.com/buyer/1286</cbc:BuyerProfileURI><cac:ContractingActivity><cbc:ActivityTypeCode listName="entity-activity">electricity</cbc:ActivityTypeCode></cac:ContractingActivity><cac:Party><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0001</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:Party></cac:ContractingParty><cac:TenderingTerms><cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cac:SpecificTendererRequirement><cbc:TendererRequirementTypeCode listName="exclusion-grounds-source">epo-procurement-document</cbc:TendererRequirementTypeCode></cac:SpecificTendererRequirement></cac:TendererQualificationRequest></cac:TenderingTerms><cac:TenderingProcess><ext:UBLExtensions><ext:UBLExtension><ext:ExtensionContent><efext:EformsExtension><efbc:ProcedureRelaunchIndicator>false</efbc:ProcedureRelaunchIndicator></efext:EformsExtension></ext:ExtensionContent></ext:UBLExtension></ext:UBLExtensions><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">TenneT is a leading cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) responsible for the secure and reliable transmission of electricity across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. TenneT plays a critical role in enabling the energy transition in Northwest Europe through large-scale grid development, digitalisation, security-by-design, and lifecycle resilience. As part of this strategic roadmap, TenneT relies on a broad and continuously evolving software ecosystem with solutions sourced from numerous vendors and licensing constructs.

This consultation does not constitute a call for competition, request for quotation, pre-qualification activity, or any part of the actual procurement procedure. No legal, financial, or commercial rights may be derived from this document or participation herein. Participation is voluntary.

Furthermore, in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives and the Dutch Aanbestedingswet 2012, this market consultation is conducted to ensure early, transparent and non-discriminatory interaction with the market. All engagement activities will strictly avoid providing any party with a competitive advantage in the subsequent tender procedure.
This consultation also serves as an early engagement mechanism to ensure that TenneT’s future tendering approach aligns with current market capabilities and anticipated developments in the European software reseller landscape.

The market consultation will take place digitally via the Mercell platform.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">vervolgfase</cbc:Description><cbc:ProcedureCode listName="procurement-procedure-type">neg-w-call</cbc:ProcedureCode></cac:TenderingProcess><cac:ProcurementProject><cbc:ID>bd936741-e0cf-42ca-a490-ea8304c638c7</cbc:ID><cbc:Name languageID="NLD">Market Consultation Pentesting</cbc:Name><cbc:Name languageID="ENG">Marktconsultatie Pentesting</cbc:Name><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">TenneT is a leading cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) responsible for the secure and reliable transmission of electricity across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. TenneT plays a critical role in enabling the energy transition in Northwest Europe through large-scale grid development, digitalisation, security-by-design, and lifecycle resilience. As part of this strategic roadmap, TenneT relies on a broad and continuously evolving software ecosystem with solutions sourced from numerous vendors and licensing constructs.

This consultation does not constitute a call for competition, request for quotation, pre-qualification activity, or any part of the actual procurement procedure. No legal, financial, or commercial rights may be derived from this document or participation herein. Participation is voluntary.

Furthermore, in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives and the Dutch Aanbestedingswet 2012, this market consultation is conducted to ensure early, transparent and non-discriminatory interaction with the market. All engagement activities will strictly avoid providing any party with a competitive advantage in the subsequent tender procedure.
This consultation also serves as an early engagement mechanism to ensure that TenneT’s future tendering approach aligns with current market capabilities and anticipated developments in the European software reseller landscape.

The market consultation will take place digitally via the Mercell platform.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">see the description</cbc:Description><cbc:ProcurementTypeCode listName="contract-nature">services</cbc:ProcurementTypeCode><cac:ProcurementAdditionalType><cbc:ProcurementTypeCode listName="contract-nature">supplies</cbc:ProcurementTypeCode></cac:ProcurementAdditionalType><cac:MainCommodityClassification><cbc:ItemClassificationCode listName="cpv">72800000</cbc:ItemClassificationCode></cac:MainCommodityClassification><cac:AdditionalCommodityClassification><cbc:ItemClassificationCode listName="cpv">71600000</cbc:ItemClassificationCode></cac:AdditionalCommodityClassification><cac:RealizedLocation><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">TenneT is a leading cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) responsible for the secure and reliable transmission of electricity across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. TenneT plays a critical role in enabling the energy transition in Northwest Europe through large-scale grid development, digitalisation, security-by-design, and lifecycle resilience. As part of this strategic roadmap, TenneT relies on a broad and continuously evolving software ecosystem with solutions sourced from numerous vendors and licensing constructs.

This consultation does not constitute a call for competition, request for quotation, pre-qualification activity, or any part of the actual procurement procedure. No legal, financial, or commercial rights may be derived from this document or participation herein. Participation is voluntary.

Furthermore, in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives and the Dutch Aanbestedingswet 2012, this market consultation is conducted to ensure early, transparent and non-discriminatory interaction with the market. All engagement activities will strictly avoid providing any party with a competitive advantage in the subsequent tender procedure.
This consultation also serves as an early engagement mechanism to ensure that TenneT’s future tendering approach aligns with current market capabilities and anticipated developments in the European software reseller landscape.

The market consultation will take place digitally via the Mercell platform.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">vervolgfase</cbc:Description><cac:Address><cbc:Region>anyw-cou</cbc:Region><cac:Country><cbc:IdentificationCode listName="country">NLD</cbc:IdentificationCode></cac:Country></cac:Address></cac:RealizedLocation></cac:ProcurementProject><cac:ProcurementProjectLot><cbc:ID schemeName="Lot">LOT-0000</cbc:ID><cac:TenderingTerms><ext:UBLExtensions><ext:UBLExtension><ext:ExtensionContent><efext:EformsExtension><efac:StrategicProcurement><efbc:ApplicableLegalBasis listName="cvd-scope">false</efbc:ApplicableLegalBasis></efac:StrategicProcurement><efac:StrategicProcurement><efbc:ApplicableLegalBasis listName="eed-scope">false</efbc:ApplicableLegalBasis></efac:StrategicProcurement></efext:EformsExtension></ext:ExtensionContent></ext:UBLExtension></ext:UBLExtensions><cbc:VariantConstraintCode listName="permission">allowed</cbc:VariantConstraintCode><cbc:FundingProgramCode listName="eu-funded">no-eu-funds</cbc:FundingProgramCode><cbc:RequiredCurriculaCode listName="requirement-stage">nyk</cbc:RequiredCurriculaCode><cbc:MultipleTendersCode listName="permission">allowed</cbc:MultipleTendersCode><cac:RequiredFinancialGuarantee><cbc:GuaranteeTypeCode listName="tender-guarantee-required">false</cbc:GuaranteeTypeCode></cac:RequiredFinancialGuarantee><cac:FiscalLegislationDocumentReference><cbc:ID>FiscalDocID1</cbc:ID><cac:IssuerParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0002</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:IssuerParty></cac:FiscalLegislationDocumentReference><cac:EnvironmentalLegislationDocumentReference><cbc:ID>EnvDocID1</cbc:ID><cac:IssuerParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0002</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:IssuerParty></cac:EnvironmentalLegislationDocumentReference><cac:EmploymentLegislationDocumentReference><cbc:ID>EmplDocID1</cbc:ID><cac:IssuerParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0002</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:IssuerParty></cac:EmploymentLegislationDocumentReference><cac:CallForTendersDocumentReference><ext:UBLExtensions><ext:UBLExtension><ext:ExtensionContent><efext:EformsExtension><efac:OfficialLanguages><cac:Language><cbc:ID>ENG</cbc:ID></cac:Language></efac:OfficialLanguages></efext:EformsExtension></ext:ExtensionContent></ext:UBLExtension></ext:UBLExtensions><cbc:ID>Market consultation pentesting</cbc:ID><cbc:DocumentType>non-restricted-document</cbc:DocumentType><cbc:DocumentStatusCode listName="document-status">official</cbc:DocumentStatusCode><cac:Attachment><cac:ExternalReference><cbc:URI>https://s2c.mercell.com/today/184261</cbc:URI></cac:ExternalReference></cac:Attachment></cac:CallForTendersDocumentReference><cac:PaymentTerms><cbc:Note languageID="NLD">This is a requirement for the EU tender.</cbc:Note><cbc:Note languageID="ENG">vervolgfase</cbc:Note></cac:PaymentTerms><cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cac:SpecificTendererRequirement><cbc:TendererRequirementTypeCode listName="missing-info-submission">late-all</cbc:TendererRequirementTypeCode><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">TenneT is a leading cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) responsible for the secure and reliable transmission of electricity across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. TenneT plays a critical role in enabling the energy transition in Northwest Europe through large-scale grid development, digitalisation, security-by-design, and lifecycle resilience. As part of this strategic roadmap, TenneT relies on a broad and continuously evolving software ecosystem with solutions sourced from numerous vendors and licensing constructs.

This consultation does not constitute a call for competition, request for quotation, pre-qualification activity, or any part of the actual procurement procedure. No legal, financial, or commercial rights may be derived from this document or participation herein. Participation is voluntary.

Furthermore, in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives and the Dutch Aanbestedingswet 2012, this market consultation is conducted to ensure early, transparent and non-discriminatory interaction with the market. All engagement activities will strictly avoid providing any party with a competitive advantage in the subsequent tender procedure.
This consultation also serves as an early engagement mechanism to ensure that TenneT’s future tendering approach aligns with current market capabilities and anticipated developments in the European software reseller landscape.

The market consultation will take place digitally via the Mercell platform.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">vervolgfase</cbc:Description></cac:SpecificTendererRequirement></cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cac:SpecificTendererRequirement><cbc:TendererRequirementTypeCode listName="reserved-procurement">none</cbc:TendererRequirementTypeCode></cac:SpecificTendererRequirement></cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cac:SpecificTendererRequirement><cbc:TendererRequirementTypeCode listName="selection-criteria-source">epo-procurement-document</cbc:TendererRequirementTypeCode></cac:SpecificTendererRequirement></cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cbc:CompanyLegalFormCode listName="required">false</cbc:CompanyLegalFormCode></cac:TendererQualificationRequest><cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode listName="einvoicing">allowed</cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode></cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode listName="nda">true</cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">This is a requirement for the EU tender.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">vervolgfase</cbc:Description></cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode listName="reserved-execution">not-known</cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode></cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode listName="ecatalog-submission">required</cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode></cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode listName="esignature-submission">false</cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode></cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode listName="conditions">performance</cbc:ExecutionRequirementCode><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">This is a requirement for the EU tender.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">vervolgfase</cbc:Description></cac:ContractExecutionRequirement><cac:AdditionalInformationParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0001</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:AdditionalInformationParty><cac:DocumentProviderParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0001</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:DocumentProviderParty><cac:TenderRecipientParty><cbc:EndpointID>https://s2c.mercell.com/today/184261</cbc:EndpointID><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0001</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:TenderRecipientParty><cac:TenderEvaluationParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0001</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:TenderEvaluationParty><cac:AppealTerms><cac:PresentationPeriod><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">TenneT is a leading cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) responsible for the secure and reliable transmission of electricity across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. TenneT plays a critical role in enabling the energy transition in Northwest Europe through large-scale grid development, digitalisation, security-by-design, and lifecycle resilience. As part of this strategic roadmap, TenneT relies on a broad and continuously evolving software ecosystem with solutions sourced from numerous vendors and licensing constructs.

This consultation does not constitute a call for competition, request for quotation, pre-qualification activity, or any part of the actual procurement procedure. No legal, financial, or commercial rights may be derived from this document or participation herein. Participation is voluntary.

Furthermore, in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives and the Dutch Aanbestedingswet 2012, this market consultation is conducted to ensure early, transparent and non-discriminatory interaction with the market. All engagement activities will strictly avoid providing any party with a competitive advantage in the subsequent tender procedure.
This consultation also serves as an early engagement mechanism to ensure that TenneT’s future tendering approach aligns with current market capabilities and anticipated developments in the European software reseller landscape.

The market consultation will take place digitally via the Mercell platform.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">vervolgfase</cbc:Description></cac:PresentationPeriod><cac:AppealInformationParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0001</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:AppealInformationParty><cac:AppealReceiverParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0002</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:AppealReceiverParty><cac:MediationParty><cac:PartyIdentification><cbc:ID schemeName="organization">ORG-0002</cbc:ID></cac:PartyIdentification></cac:MediationParty></cac:AppealTerms><cac:Language><cbc:ID>ENG</cbc:ID></cac:Language><cac:Language><cbc:ID>NLD</cbc:ID></cac:Language><cac:PostAwardProcess><cbc:ElectronicOrderUsageIndicator>true</cbc:ElectronicOrderUsageIndicator><cbc:ElectronicPaymentUsageIndicator>true</cbc:ElectronicPaymentUsageIndicator></cac:PostAwardProcess><cac:SecurityClearanceTerm><cbc:Code listName="required">false</cbc:Code></cac:SecurityClearanceTerm></cac:TenderingTerms><cac:TenderingProcess><ext:UBLExtensions><ext:UBLExtension><ext:ExtensionContent><efext:EformsExtension><efbc:ProcedureRelaunchIndicator>false</efbc:ProcedureRelaunchIndicator><efac:InterestExpressionReceptionPeriod><cbc:EndDate>2026-01-05+00:00</cbc:EndDate><cbc:EndTime>11:00:00+00:00</cbc:EndTime></efac:InterestExpressionReceptionPeriod></efext:EformsExtension></ext:ExtensionContent></ext:UBLExtension></ext:UBLExtensions><cbc:SubmissionMethodCode listName="esubmission">allowed</cbc:SubmissionMethodCode><cbc:CandidateReductionConstraintIndicator>false</cbc:CandidateReductionConstraintIndicator><cbc:GovernmentAgreementConstraintIndicator>false</cbc:GovernmentAgreementConstraintIndicator><cac:AdditionalInformationRequestPeriod><cbc:EndDate>2026-01-05+00:00</cbc:EndDate><cbc:EndTime>11:00:00+00:00</cbc:EndTime></cac:AdditionalInformationRequestPeriod><cac:EconomicOperatorShortList><cbc:LimitationDescription>true</cbc:LimitationDescription><cbc:MaximumQuantity>0</cbc:MaximumQuantity><cbc:MinimumQuantity>0</cbc:MinimumQuantity></cac:EconomicOperatorShortList><cac:AuctionTerms><cbc:AuctionConstraintIndicator>false</cbc:AuctionConstraintIndicator></cac:AuctionTerms><cac:ContractingSystem><cbc:ContractingSystemTypeCode listName="dps-usage">none</cbc:ContractingSystemTypeCode></cac:ContractingSystem><cac:ContractingSystem><cbc:ContractingSystemTypeCode listName="framework-agreement">none</cbc:ContractingSystemTypeCode></cac:ContractingSystem></cac:TenderingProcess><cac:ProcurementProject><cbc:ID>214879c9-1518-4a4d-a86a-44c793c50159</cbc:ID><cbc:Name languageID="NLD">Market Consultation Pentesting</cbc:Name><cbc:Name languageID="ENG">Marktconsultatie Pentesting</cbc:Name><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">TenneT is a leading cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) responsible for the secure and reliable transmission of electricity across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. TenneT plays a critical role in enabling the energy transition in Northwest Europe through large-scale grid development, digitalisation, security-by-design, and lifecycle resilience. As part of this strategic roadmap, TenneT relies on a broad and continuously evolving software ecosystem with solutions sourced from numerous vendors and licensing constructs.

This consultation does not constitute a call for competition, request for quotation, pre-qualification activity, or any part of the actual procurement procedure. No legal, financial, or commercial rights may be derived from this document or participation herein. Participation is voluntary.

Furthermore, in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives and the Dutch Aanbestedingswet 2012, this market consultation is conducted to ensure early, transparent and non-discriminatory interaction with the market. All engagement activities will strictly avoid providing any party with a competitive advantage in the subsequent tender procedure.
This consultation also serves as an early engagement mechanism to ensure that TenneT’s future tendering approach aligns with current market capabilities and anticipated developments in the European software reseller landscape.

The market consultation will take place digitally via the Mercell platform.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">see the description</cbc:Description><cbc:ProcurementTypeCode listName="contract-nature">services</cbc:ProcurementTypeCode><cbc:SMESuitableIndicator>false</cbc:SMESuitableIndicator><cac:ProcurementAdditionalType><cbc:ProcurementTypeCode listName="contract-nature">supplies</cbc:ProcurementTypeCode></cac:ProcurementAdditionalType><cac:MainCommodityClassification><cbc:ItemClassificationCode listName="cpv">72800000</cbc:ItemClassificationCode></cac:MainCommodityClassification><cac:AdditionalCommodityClassification><cbc:ItemClassificationCode listName="cpv">71600000</cbc:ItemClassificationCode></cac:AdditionalCommodityClassification><cac:RealizedLocation><cbc:Description languageID="NLD">TenneT is a leading cross-border Transmission System Operator (TSO) responsible for the secure and reliable transmission of electricity across large parts of the Netherlands and Germany. TenneT plays a critical role in enabling the energy transition in Northwest Europe through large-scale grid development, digitalisation, security-by-design, and lifecycle resilience. As part of this strategic roadmap, TenneT relies on a broad and continuously evolving software ecosystem with solutions sourced from numerous vendors and licensing constructs.

This consultation does not constitute a call for competition, request for quotation, pre-qualification activity, or any part of the actual procurement procedure. No legal, financial, or commercial rights may be derived from this document or participation herein. Participation is voluntary.

Furthermore, in accordance with the EU Procurement Directives and the Dutch Aanbestedingswet 2012, this market consultation is conducted to ensure early, transparent and non-discriminatory interaction with the market. All engagement activities will strictly avoid providing any party with a competitive advantage in the subsequent tender procedure.
This consultation also serves as an early engagement mechanism to ensure that TenneT’s future tendering approach aligns with current market capabilities and anticipated developments in the European software reseller landscape.

The market consultation will take place digitally via the Mercell platform.</cbc:Description><cbc:Description languageID="ENG">vervolgfase</cbc:Description><cac:Address><cbc:Region>anyw-cou</cbc:Region><cac:Country><cbc:IdentificationCode listName="country">NLD</cbc:IdentificationCode></cac:Country></cac:Address></cac:RealizedLocation><cac:PlannedPeriod><cbc:StartDate>2025-11-24Z</cbc:StartDate><cbc:EndDate>2026-01-05Z</cbc:EndDate></cac:PlannedPeriod><cac:ContractExtension><cbc:OptionsDescription languageID="NLD">This is not applicable.</cbc:OptionsDescription><cbc:OptionsDescription languageID="ENG">Dit volgt tijdens de vervolgprocedure.</cbc:OptionsDescription><cbc:MaximumNumberNumeric>0</cbc:MaximumNumberNumeric></cac:ContractExtension></cac:ProcurementProject></cac:ProcurementProjectLot></ContractNotice>