Dutch–English translation services

Summary

The tender concerns Dutch–English translation services for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ AVT division. The goal is to hire translations of high‑risk texts from Dutch into English with a framework agreement among multiple providers. The contract duration is one year with up to three 12‑month extensions, and a maximum total value of €400,000 excluding VAT. The award is based on quality (proefvertaling) with a 70% threshold; price is not scored. Qualifications include at least two years of NL→EN translation experience for government‑level texts, native or near‑native English, HBO level, and up to two references. Use of AI is restricted unless expressly permitted; human translation is required for deliverables. The engagement includes data protection clauses (ARVODI‑2025 and processing agreements) and a Verwerkersovereenkomst; bidders must follow TenderNed procedures to submit.