Voluntary Transparency Prior to Announcement: Maintenance of Barometers 2026-2031

The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is conducting a voluntary transparency process concerning the maintenance of specialized barometers. This procurement need involves highly specialized equipment, specifically Digiquartz barometers manufactured by Parascientific in the USA. Bakker & Co is identified as the sole representative for Parascientific's Digiquartz barometers in the Netherlands and Belgium. All procurement and repair of these barometers must be handled through Bakker & Co, as they manage the process of sending units to the US for analysis, repair, and calibration. The KNMI cannot source these services from any other party. The contract period is specified as 2026-2031. This voluntary transparency procedure precedes a formal announcement and aims to inform the market about KNMI's future needs for the maintenance and repair of these critical meteorological instruments. The objective is to ensure the continued accurate functioning of the barometers, which are essential for meteorological measurements and forecasting, by securing specialized services from the authorized representative.

This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. 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 services in the general supplies 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.