Tenders/RFI - Wirecutter

RFI - Wirecutter

Ministerie van Defensie
Published: Nov 6, 2026
Updated: Nov 6, 2026
Source: Netherlands TenderNed

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense, general supplies and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Defense. Located in Netherlands, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Netherlands TenderNed, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

RFI - Wirecutter Opdrachtgever: Ministerie van Defensie The Material and IT Command (COMMIT) hereby invites you to participate in the market consultation for the provision of information that can be used to acquire a wirecutter for counter- improvised explosive device (C-IED) and Dutch EOD purposes. The wirecutter will be initiated with normal military exploders or an RF (radiofrequency) controller. The wirecutter has to be capable of cutting through electrical wires and cables. There must be absolute no effect of gas pressure, flame effects or material outside the confinement. The details are specified in the excel sheet provided in the tender. Type publicatie: Vooraankondiging Type opdracht: Leveringen Kenmerk: 623073 Europees: Ja

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Netherlands TenderNed and was originally published on November 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Dutch. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministerie van Defensie

Ministerie van Defensie has issued 687 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 62 currently open and 347 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Security, Defense & Justice, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Netherlands. Notices are distributed via Netherlands TenderNed and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: November 6, 2026.

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministerie van Defensie in Netherlands. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
Dutch

Source

netherlands_tenderned
Netherlands TenderNed
Public Procurement

Contracting Authority

Ministerie van Defensie
🇳🇱Netherlands