Award · Netherlands
GNSS positioning equipment framework awarded by Dutch gas grid operator Gasunie
N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie · published 05 Aug 2026 · · Source ↗
Deadline—
Budget / value€1.0m
lot result values (one lot value reported; identical lots may be collapsed): EUR 1,000,000
Statusawarded
CPV32533000
Why it matters
Civil utility GNSS procurement, not defence; only marginally relevant as a reference point for GNSS receiver vendors selling into Dutch critical-infrastructure operators.
Route: watch only · For: Established SME suppliers & subsystem makers
Summary
N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie awarded a single-supplier framework agreement for new GNSS receivers, including licences, maintenance and accessories, to Geodirect B.V. (NL). An initial batch of around 60 systems is expected, with further individual or small-batch orders during the contract term. Stated value is EUR 1,000,000.
Awards
| Winner | Country | Value | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geodirect B.V. | Netherlands | €1.0m |
Source text (raw, may be non-English)
Gasunie streeft er met deze opdracht naar een nieuwe raamovereenkomst af te sluiten met één opdrachtnemer voor de levering van nieuwe positiebepalingsapparatuur (Global Navigation Satellite System‑ontvangers, GNSS), inclusief bijbehorende licenties, onderhoud en accessoires. In eerste instantie verwacht Gasunie circa 60 systemen aan te schaffen. Gedurende de looptijd van de overeenkomst kunnen daarnaast aanvullende losse of kleine batches systemen worden besteld, hierover volgt later meer informatie in dit aanbestedingsleidraad.
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