Framework Agreement for Penetration Test Services

Background TenneT is a leading European transmission system operator. We are committed to ensuring a secure and reliable power supply – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are driving the energy transition towards a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build, and operate an almost 25,000-kilometer high-voltage network in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany, enabling the European energy market with our 17 interconnectors to neighboring countries. With a revenue of €9.8 billion and a balance sheet total of €41 billion, we are one of the largest investors in national and international power grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees do their best to ensure that more than 43 million end-users can rely on a stable power supply in line with our values of responsibility, courage, and connectivity.

Service Description The client intends to employ external penetration testing for upcoming tasks. The objective of this tender is to establish a framework agreement with a specialized, neutral penetration testing company to efficiently and flexibly handle the process of offer creation and assignment. Based on past experiences, an estimated total volume of 100 person-days per year is anticipated (no purchase obligation). The framework agreement is initially planned for 36 months, with an option to extend up to five times for an additional 12 months each, totaling a maximum of 96 months. Services will be called upon on a project-by-project basis. The client will describe the required work packages, including the available timeframe for each planned service. Further information can be found in the attached document “01_Service descritpion”.