Protection, automation and control equipment
Original notice title
Protection, Automation and Control (PAC)
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
75 / 100
Risk factors
Restriction to GPA countries may exclude bidders from non-member states; subcontractors also affected.
Limitation to 5 participants may lead to intense competition and low probability of selection.
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 66M estimated value
- Framework procurement
- Supplies contract
- 3 lots
- Delivery of PAC system components including IEDs, HMI, time servers, PTP gateways, OT network switches (IEC 61850 certified)
- Configuration tools (IED Configuration Tools, System Configuration Tools), gateway/HMI software, maintenance tools
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This negotiated procedure with call for competition (PIN-CFC) by Stedin, a Dutch DSO, covers the delivery of Protection, Automation and Control (PAC) system components and tooling under a 10-year framework agreement. The tender is divided into three lots: Lot 1 (PAC system, €66M), Lot 2 (Busbar protection system, €0.75M), and Lot 3 (Protection, Automation and Control, €66M). Participation is restricted to entities from GPA countries, and a maximum of 5 bidders will be selected. Submission is electronic via Mercell, with deadlines differing by lot. Award criteria and full selection criteria are not explicitly provided in the analyzed data.
Risks
Restriction to GPA countries may exclude bidders from non-member states; subcontractors also affected.
Limitation to 5 participants may lead to intense competition and low probability of selection.
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Participation restricted to economic operators established in GPA (Agreement on Government Procurement) countries; applies to all proposed subcontractors
- Maximum of 5 participants to be selected for negotiation
Administrative
- Electronic submission required via Mercell
Buyer
Name
Stedin
Location
Rotterdam, NLD
Buyer profile
Identifier
24289101
Lots (3)
LOT-0001
Lot 1 - PAC system
Components include IEDs (overcurrent, distance, line differential, transformer differential protection, tapchanger control), HMI, time server, PTP Gateway, IEC 61850 certified OT switches, configuration tools (ICT, SCT), gateway/HMI software, maintenance tools, second-line support, and DTA process support.
EUR 66M
Estimated value
Location
Category
Deadline
Award details
Additional CPV codes
Value note
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Original TED description
Components: IED’s: Intelligent Electronic Devices for bay control including the following protection functions: Overcurrent protection Distance protection Line differential protection Combined Transformer and Cable differential protection Transformer dynamic tapchanger control HMI: Human Machine Interface for local control [V(1] [PK2] Time server PTP Gateway OT Network Switches, IEC 61850 certified Tools: Configuration Tools (IED Configuration Tools (ICT) and System Configuration Tools (SCT)); Gateway and HMI configuration software; Maintenance tools for the requested components. Services: Second-line support for engineering and troubleshooting; Supportive services to fully develop a DTA (Develop, Test and Application) process; Implementation of the PAC-components in the Stedin environment; Second line support on engineering and troubleshooting
LOT-0002
Lot 2 - Busbar protection system
Components include measurement IEDs for single/decentralized busbar protection (at least 16 bays), multi-zoned decentralized and central IEDs with protection algorithm, IEC 61850 certified OT switches, configuration tools (ICT, SCT), maintenance tools, second-line support, and DTA process support.
EUR 750k
Estimated value
Location
Category
Deadline
Value note
LOT-0003
Protection, Automation and Control
The subject of the tender procedure is the delivery of system components and tooling to build, configure, maintain and diagnose the PAC system of Stedin.
EUR 66M
Estimated value
Location
Category
Deadline
Additional CPV codes
Value note
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 10 May 2026
- Notice type
- Prior information notice — call for competition
- Languages
- English
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 11
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32014L0025
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 320182-2026
- Source notice ID
- f3e3eabb-77bc-4c92-ad41-2b292d75c39a
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
65 / 100
Complexity
75 / 100
Risk factors
Restriction to GPA countries may exclude bidders from non-member states; subcontractors also affected.
Limitation to 5 participants may lead to intense competition and low probability of selection.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications