Cable Monitoring System (DTS & DAS)

TenneT is a leading electricity transmission system operator (TSO), headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and Bayreuth, Germany. TenneT manages over 24,500 kilometers of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission lines, delivering reliable electricity to approximately 42 million end-users across the Netherlands and Germany. As the energy landscape evolves — with increasing demand …

CPV: 32342400 Akustische Geräte, 32561000 Glasfaserverbindungen, 32562200 Glasfaserkabel für die Fernübertragung, 38300000 Messinstrumente, 38621000 Lichtwellenleitergeräte, 38636110 Industrielaser, 45314000 Installation von Fernmeldeanlagen, 71700000 Kontroll- und Überwachungsleistungen
Ausführungsort:
Cable Monitoring System (DTS & DAS)
Vergabestelle:
TenneT TSO B.V.
Vergabenummer:
T135931

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : TenneT TSO B.V.
Activity of the contracting entity : Electricity-related activities

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Cable Monitoring System (DTS & DAS)
Description : TenneT is a leading electricity transmission system operator (TSO), headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and Bayreuth, Germany. TenneT manages over 24,500 kilometers of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission lines, delivering reliable electricity to approximately 42 million end-users across the Netherlands and Germany. As the energy landscape evolves — with increasing demand and a growing share of renewables — TenneT is preparing its infrastructure for the future. The grid of tomorrow will depend not only on new connections, both onshore and offshore, but also on enhanced performance from existing systems under heavier loads. To meet these challenges, TenneT is launching a tender to implement advanced cable monitoring systems. These systems will offer critical insights into the performance and resilience of the grid’s lifelines — its cables — ensuring optimal operation as Europe transitions to a more sustainable energy future. The tender process is organized into three distinct lots, each focused on specific technologies: Lot 1: Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) – Brillouin Lot 2: Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) – Raman Lot 3: Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Each lot will result in a framework agreement for a duration of 2 (two) years, with 6 (six) options to extend with 1 (one) year. The tender starts with a pre-qualification phase during the period April/July-25, where interested parties must demonstrate their managerial, technical and procedural capabilities. The tender itself is scheduled for the period August/December-25. During the Tender Phase For the hardware-related lots, a test setup is being prepared. This setup will be used to evaluate range and accuracy requirements and. Tenderer needs to fulfil minimum requirement as set out in the tender documents. TenneT may value the outcome as part of the MEAT evaluation.
Procedure identifier : e0b7e937-f34b-4933-85fb-1edbe8d1b47b
Internal identifier : T135931
Type of procedure : Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation
Main features of the procedure : This procedure is split in three lots. For each of the three lots, the tender will follow a negotiated procedure with prior publication, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The process begins with a selection phase, during which candidates demonstrate their eligibility and technical capabilities. Qualified candidates will then receive Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents specific to their selected lot(s), outlining detailed instructions for the next phase. This is followed by a structured round of clarifications, verifications, and negotiations, allowing TenneT and the candidates to align on expectations and refine proposals. Based on these discussions, TenneT will establish a set of final requirements—the "baseline"—which will be included in the Final ITT. These baseline requirements must be unconditionally accepted by the tenderers in their Best and Final Offer (BAFO). The final stage is the contract award, which will be determined using the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) principle, focusing on the best price-quality ratio. This consistent and structured approach will be applied to each individual lot, ensuring fairness, clarity, and alignment with TenneT’s high standards.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Additional nature of the contract : Supplies, Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 45314000 Installation of telecommunications equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32342400 Acoustic devices
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32561000 Fibre-optic connections
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32562200 Optical telecommunication cables
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38300000 Measuring instruments
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38621000 Fibre-optic apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38636110 Industrial lasers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71700000 Monitoring and control services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Suppliers and services to be provided on offshore platforms in the Netherlands or elsewhere, or on associated onshore locations.

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 20 000 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 20 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/25/EU

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Analogous situation like bankruptcy under national law : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Bankruptcy : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Corruption : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Arrangement with creditors : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Participation in a criminal organisation : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Agreements with other economic operators aimed at distorting competition : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Money laundering or terrorist financing : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Fraud : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Child labour and other forms of trafficking in human beings : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Insolvency : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Assets being administered by liquidator : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Guilty of misrepresentation, withheld information, unable to provide required documents and obtained confidential information of this procedure : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Conflict of interest due to its participation in the procurement procedure : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Direct or indirect involvement in the preparation of this procurement procedure : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Guilty of grave professional misconduct : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Early termination, damages or other comparable sanctions : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Payment of social security contributions : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Business activities are suspended : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Payment of taxes : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
Terrorist offences or offences linked to terrorist activities : See European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Cable Monitoring System (DTS & DAS)
Description : TenneT is a leading electricity transmission system operator (TSO), headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and Bayreuth, Germany. TenneT manages over 24,500 kilometers of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission lines, delivering reliable electricity to approximately 42 million end-users across the Netherlands and Germany. As the energy landscape evolves — with increasing demand and a growing share of renewables — TenneT is preparing its infrastructure for the future. The grid of tomorrow will depend not only on new connections, both onshore and offshore, but also on enhanced performance from existing systems under heavier loads. To meet these challenges, TenneT is launching a tender to implement advanced cable monitoring systems. These systems will offer critical insights into the performance and resilience of the grid’s lifelines — its cables — ensuring optimal operation as Europe transitions to a more sustainable energy future. The tender process is organized into three distinct lots, each focused on specific technologies: Lot 1: Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) – Brillouin Lot 2: Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) – Raman Lot 3: Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) Each lot will result in a framework agreement for a duration of 2 (two) years, with 6 (six) options to extend with 1 (one) year. The tender starts with a pre-qualification phase during the period April/July-25, where interested parties must demonstrate their managerial, technical and procedural capabilities. The tender itself is scheduled for the period August/December-25. During the Tender Phase For the hardware-related lots, a test setup is being prepared. This setup will be used to evaluate range and accuracy requirements and. Tenderer needs to fulfil minimum requirement as set out in the tender documents. TenneT may value the outcome as part of the MEAT evaluation.
Internal identifier : T135931

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Works
Additional nature of the contract : Supplies, Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 45314000 Installation of telecommunications equipment
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32342400 Acoustic devices
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32561000 Fibre-optic connections
Additional classification ( cpv ): 32562200 Optical telecommunication cables
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38300000 Measuring instruments
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38621000 Fibre-optic apparatus
Additional classification ( cpv ): 38636110 Industrial lasers
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71700000 Monitoring and control services
Quantity : 55 piece

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country : Netherlands
Anywhere in the given country
Additional information : Suppliers and services to be provided on offshore platforms in the Netherlands or elsewhere, or on associated onshore locations.

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 2 Year

5.1.4 Renewal

Maximum renewals : 6
Other information about renewals : Contract duration of 2 (two) years, with 6 (six) options to extend with 1 (one) year, up to a maximum of eight (8) years.

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 20 000 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 20 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Name : Financial health
Description : In order to be eligible for this Framework Agreement, the Candidate must be in sound financial health to assure continued delivery of the services throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement. Therefore, the Candidate shall confirm that its latest annual statement from its accountant does not contain any 'continuity paragraph' (in Dutch 'continuiteitsparagraaf'), or any other equivalent concerns about the continuity or financial health of the Candidate. If requested by TenneT to do so after a provisional award, Candidate/ Tenderer shall submit its latest annual statement from its accountant, or equivalent evidence proving Candidates/ Tenderer's financial health.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Other
Name : Sanction(s) Russia - Self Declaration
Description : TenneT must comply with the relevant sanctions regulations on Russia that are issued by the European Union. This means that no grounds from the Regulation may apply to its contracting parties, in the Tender nor in the execution phase.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Name : Registration in the commercial/professional register
Description : The Candidate and/or Consortium Members and/or Third Party/Third Parties relied upon must be registered in the professional or commercial register in accordance with the legislation of the country of establishment of the Candidate and/or Consortium Members and or Third Party/Third Parties.
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical and professional competence - Management Systems
Description : To qualify Candidates must have the following management systems in place: (1) Quality management system (ISO 9001:2015- certified or equivalent quality management system) and (2) Safety management system (VCA**, ISO45001 or equivalent).
Use of this criterion : Used
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Name : Technical and professional competence - Client References
Description : To qualify Candidates must demonstrate core competencies relevant to that Lot. This must be substantiated through one or more reference projects not older that 3 years, evidencing the required experience and capabilities as outlined for that Lot. For Lot 1: DTS-Brillouin, Candidates must demonstrate experience with long-range temperature monitoring for HV cable routes over 50 km, utilizing Brillouin-based fibre optic sensing. The reference(s) include(s) providing a complete hardware solution — Brillouin DTS interrogators and cabinet-ready equipment — alongside proven integration with SCADA/asset management platforms using standard protocols (e.g., IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA). Full delivery of installation, commissioning, calibration, and comprehensive maintenance services is required, including remote diagnostics and updates. For Lot 2: DTS-Raman, the Candidate must demonstrate by one or more reference(s) as evidence, that the Candidate has experience with medium-range monitoring (over 30 km) using Raman-based fibre optic sensing. Candidates must supply a full hardware solution— Raman DTS interrogators and standard rack-mountable equipment — and ensure interoperability with standard SCADA systems. The reference(s) include(s) system installation, commissioning, calibration, and technical maintenance, including remote diagnostics and software updates. For Lot 3: DAS, the Candidate must demonstrate experience with converting fibre optic cables into distributed acoustic sensors capable of vibration detection over at least 100 km. The reference(s) include(s) providing and integrating DAS interrogators, data storage, and field accessories, along with analytics software for event visualization, logging, and real-time alerts. The system must integrate with TenneT’s infrastructure and include full lifecycle support: maintenance, upgrades, and technical assistance.
Use of this criterion : Used
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure :
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.10 Award criteria

Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria : The objective of this procedure is to award the framework agreements to the tenderers that offer the economically most advantageous tenders, with the best price-quality ratio. The best price-quality ratio will be determined by means of a price correction system. The tender price will form the basis of the evaluation, and the added value in terms of quality (expressed in a fictional discount % based on a scoring of the qualitative award criteria) forms a fictional correction to the tender price, resulting in a fictional tender price.
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 09/05/2025 15:00 +00:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://s2c.mercell.com/today/135931
Ad hoc communication channel :
Name : Mercell platform

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of the procedure :
Estimated date of dispatch of the invitations to confirm interest : 18/07/2025
Estimated date of dispatch of the invitations to submit tenders : 26/09/2025
Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Variants : Not allowed
Tenderers may submit more than one tender : Allowed
Deadline for receipt of expressions of interest : 23/05/2025 10:00 +00:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Conditions relating to the performance of the contract : See tender dossier
A non-disclosure agreement is required : no
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Mediation organisation : Rechtbank Gelderland, zittingsplaats Arnhem -
Review organisation : Rechtbank Gelderland, zittingsplaats Arnhem -
Information about review deadlines : Announcement of the (provisional) selection decision is expected by the end of July-25, followed by a standstill period of 10 calendar days.
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed : Rechtbank Gelderland, zittingsplaats Arnhem -
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed : Rechtbank Gelderland, zittingsplaats Arnhem -
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : TenneT TSO B.V. -
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : TenneT TSO B.V. -
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Rechtbank Gelderland, zittingsplaats Arnhem -
Organisation receiving requests to participate : TenneT TSO B.V. -
Organisation processing tenders : TenneT TSO B.V. -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : TenneT TSO B.V.
Registration number : 09155985
Postal address : Utrechtseweg 310
Town : Arnhem
Postcode : 6812AR
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arnhem/Nijmegen ( NL226 )
Country : Netherlands
Contact point : Dick Minkema
Telephone : +31 611784386
Internet address : http://www.tennet.eu
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Rechtbank Gelderland, zittingsplaats Arnhem
Registration number : 82940827
Postal address : Walburgstraat 2-4
Town : Arnhem
Postcode : 6811 CD
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arnhem/Nijmegen ( NL226 )
Country : Netherlands
Telephone : +31 883612000
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures
Mediation organisation
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for taxes applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Organisation providing information concerning the general regulatory framework for environmental protection applicable in the place where the contract is to be performed
Notice information
Notice identifier/version : 4dd4a73c-2a94-4963-985c-1d9fef375a49 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Prior information notice or a periodic indicative notice used as a call for competition – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 24/04/2025 15:47 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 24/04/2025 15:48 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00273052-2025
OJ S issue number : 82/2025
Publication date : 28/04/2025