Published
Pentesten
Notice number: 439725
KEY INFORMATION
- Submission deadline
- • Nov 13, 2026
- Location
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands
- Contracting authority
- Koninklijke Bibliotheek
- Accepted Languages
- Dutch
- Tender type
- Services
- Contract Value
- Published date
- Sep 13, 2026
TENDER DESCRIPTION
This tender seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Penetration Testing services, encompassing a broad range of IT services such as advisory, software development, and IT infrastructure management. Key technical requirements include the provision of a KB-approved secure file exchange system, strict adherence to AVG (GDPR) and UAVG for personal data processing, and detailed descriptions of all pentesting tools, scripts, and methodologies. Bidders must demonstrate sound financial standing through an audit opinion free of going concern remarks and confirm adequate business liability insurance coverage. The Framework Agreement is scheduled to commence on 11 January 2027 for an initial two-year term, with the possibility of two one-year extensions, ultimately concluding by 10 January 2031, with the deadline for bid submission set for 13 November 2026.
TENDER BRIEF
The contract timeline is as follows: The Framework Agreement's effective date is 11 January 2027. The initial duration of the Framework Agreement is two years, from 11 January 2027, to 10 January 2029. The contract can be extended twice by one year each, at the initiative of the contracting authority, the KB. After utilizing all extensions, the Framework Agreement will legally terminate on 10 January 2031.
Key milestones during the tender process include:
- Publication: 11 September 2026
- Closing of the first written question round: 5 October 2026, 10:00 AM
- Sending of the first Memorandum of Information: 19 October 2026
- Closing of the second written question round: 26 October 2026, 10:00 AM
- Sending of the second Memorandum of Information: 2 November 2026
- Closing for the submission of bids: 13 November 2026, 10:00 AM
- Provisional award/rejection: 7 December 2026
- Objection period: until 27 December 2026
- Definitive award: 31 December 2026
- Effective date of the Framework Agreement: 11 January 2027.
Sources
- 1Beschrijvend Document Pentesten.pdf — “kan derhalve eenzijdig besluiten de Raamovereenkomst al dan niet te verlengen. Na gebruik van de verlengingen eindigt de Raamovereenkomst van rechtswege op 10 januari 2031. 2.8 Verwerkersovereenkomst Met Opdrachtnemer wo…”
- 2Bijlage 3A. Raamovereenkomst Pentesten.pdf — “de als Bijlage opgenomen Model Nadere Overeenkomst (Bijlage: Nadere Overeenkomst ARBIT-2022). 1.3 De volgende documenten vormen gezamenlijk de Raamovereenkomst. Als deze documenten elkaar tegenspreken, gaat het eerder ge…”
- 3TN611818 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260911175838.pdf — “Open Vragen Categorie van het gunningscriterium drempel: | Gewicht (punten, exact) Gunningscriterium numerieke waarde: | 60 Criterium: | Type: | Prijs Naam: | Prijs Beschrijving: | Prijs Categorie van het gunningscriteri…”
The core scope of work for this tender, as outlined in the documents, primarily involves the provision of "Diensten" (services), specifically "Pentesten" (Penetration Tests). The "Raamovereenkomst" (Framework Agreement) establishes the conditions for all assignments related to these services that the client may award during its term. The "Opdracht" (assignment) entails performing work and delivering "Prestaties" (performances/services) as agreed upon in the Framework Agreement and described in the tender documents. The Framework Agreement itself covers the delivery of products, performance of work, and/or provision of services as detailed in the Descriptive Document.
More broadly, the general terms (ARBIT 2022) indicate that the services can include advisory services, development of custom software, management of IT projects, management and operation of IT infrastructure, network and workstation services, or secondment. The deliverables are the "Prestatie" (performance/service) resulting from these contracted works.
Sources
- 1Bijlage 3A. Raamovereenkomst Pentesten.pdf — “voorwaarden zijn vastgelegd die van toepassing zijn op alle Opdrachten tot het uitvoeren van Diensten die Opdrachtgever gunt tijdens de looptijd van deze Raamovereenkomst; KOMEN OVEREEN In deze Raamovereenkomst wordt een…”
- 2Beschrijvend Document Pentesten.pdf — “geanonimiseerde antwoorden op vragen van Geïnteresseerden zijn opgenomen, evenals eventuele aanvullingen dan wel wijzigingen van dit Beschrijvend document. De Nota van Inlichtingen maakt integraal en bindend deel uit van…”
- 3Bijlage 4. ARBIT 2022.pdf — “de Algemene bepalingen van toepassing indien Opdrachtnemer ten behoeve van Opdrachtgever diensten verricht zoals adviesdiensten, ontwikkeling van Maatwerkprogrammatuur, leiding geven aan IT projecten, het verzorgen van h…”
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- Bijlage 7. Beroep financiele en economische draagkracht.pdf112 KBPDF
- Bijlage 2. Invulbijlage referenties.docx45 KBDOCX
- TN611818 - EF16 Aankondiging van een opdracht - algemene richtlijn, standaardregeling 20260911175838.pdf191 KBPDF
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