Green maintenance of LOFAR and NAA stations

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Original title: Groenonderhoud van LOFAR en NAA stations

Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)

Published: Sep 1, 2026

Updated: Sep 1, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Donker Groep B.V. — €1,144,000

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security sector. Located in Netherlands, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 7.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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The contract consists of the green maintenance of the fields with 24 core stations and 12 remote stations on which the LOFAR radio telescopes and 3 "Non-Astronomical Application" stations are installed. Furthermore, there are 3 separate NAA stations in the remote area to be maintained. The specification of the work to be carried out is stated in Appendix 3. Appendix 4 provides an overview of the locations, access roads, ditches/trenches and mowing fields of the relevant stations. Appendix 5 describes the potential mowing damage issues. It is possible that stations will be divested or added during the term of the agreement. The contract consists of the green maintenance of the fields with 24 core stations and 12 remote stations on which the LOFAR radio telescopes and 3 "Non-Astronomical Application" stations are installed. Furthermore, there are 3 separate NAA stations in the remote area to be maintained.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on September 1, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Original language: Dutch. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)

Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I) has issued 29 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 19 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Netherlands. Notices are distributed via Netherlands TenderNed and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I) in Netherlands. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Donker Groep B.V. was awarded the contract for €1,144,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Netherlands. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Donker Groep B.V.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.