CityTec BV

What CityTec BV does

CityTec BV is a privately held Dutch infrastructure contractor, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Alblasserdam, that specializes in the design, installation, maintenance, and project realization of electrical objects in the public realm. The company originated as a former division of Stedin, the Dutch grid operator, which provides it with embedded knowledge of the network sector and recognition from all three major Dutch grid operators (Stedin, Enexis, Liander). Its core service lines span openbare verlichting (public lighting, including LED retrofits and smart/sensor-based dimming), verkeersregelinstallaties (VRI / traffic control systems), EV charging infrastructure under the CityTec E-mobility sub-brand, and underground cable network works for grid operators and municipalities. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary innovations including the patented Spanningsloos Werken live-mast work method, custom field tools (Armaturenduwer, Palentrekker, weather-protection Paraplu), a rechargeable emergency luminaire providing 12–30 days of operation, and a world-first autonomous solar/wind DC-grid lighting pilot in the Amsterdam harbour.

CityTec monetizes through three revenue streams: project-based realization contracts (one-time), multi-year beheer en onderhoud maintenance agreements with municipalities and grid operators (recurring managed services), and ad-hoc storing melden fault-reporting services (incident-driven professional services). The company serves a horizontal spread of Dutch municipalities, all three grid operators, multiple Charging Point Operators (Vattenfall InCharge, TotalEnergies, Ubitricity), civil contractors, ports (Haven Amsterdam), and businesses, delivered through five regional offices (Alblasserdam HQ, Nieuwegein, Delft, Leeuwarden, Gieten) and a 100+ technician field force trained via its own bedrijfsschool. GTM is sales-led enterprise field sales, with positioning reinforced by CO2 Performance Ladder Niveau 5, ISO 9001/14001, VCA, CKB, SCL Trede 3, and NEN 3140/1010 certifications that create procurement advantages under Dutch sustainability-weighted public tendering.

Name

CityTec BV

Legal name

CityTec B.V.

Website

https://citytec.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CityTec BV is a privately held Dutch infrastructure contractor, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Alblasserdam, specializing in design, installation, and maintenance of public lighting, traffic control systems, EV charging infrastructure, and grid network works for municipalities, the three major Dutch grid operators, and charging point operators across the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Infrastructure Electrical Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Systems & Road Safety Infrastructure (Signals, ITS, Barriers, Signage, Markings) (IMAFAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Building Codes, Permitting & Inspections (Building Safety) (BPAIANAF)

Keywords

• Public lighting services
• EV charging infrastructure
• Traffic signal systems
• Grid operator services
• Electrical infrastructure maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Alblasserdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Project Realisatie (Project Realization): One-time project-based contracts for the installation of new public lighting, traffic control systems, EV charging infrastructure, and underground cable networks. Projects are awarded by municipalities, grid operators, and charging point operators. Revenue recognized upon project completion.
2. Beheer en Onderhoud (Asset Management & Maintenance): Ongoing maintenance contracts for public lighting, traffic control installations, and EV charging infrastructure across municipalities and grid operators. Covers short-cycle assignments such as cable fault localization and repair, weekly EV charger connections, and regular NEN3140/NEN1010 inspections. Revenue is recurring through multi-year contractual relationships.
3. Storing Melden — Incidentele Storingsdiensten: Ad-hoc response services for reporting and resolving faults in public lighting and traffic signals across municipalities where CityTec holds maintenance contracts. Revenue is incident-driven.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CityTec BV is a Dutch infrastructure contractor that designs, installs, maintains, and manages electrical objects in public spaces — including public street lighting (openbare verlichting), traffic control systems (verkeersregelinstallaties/VRI), EV charging infrastructure, and underground cable networks. The company serves municipalities, grid operators (Stedin, Enexis, Liander), charging point operators, and civil contractors across the Netherlands through regional offices and 100+ in-house certified technicians.

Product overview

CityTec BV is an infrastructure contractor specializing in all electrical objects in public spaces. The company operates as a single unified service offering (not a platform-plus-modules architecture), providing integrated project execution and maintenance services for openbare verlichting (public lighting), verkeersregelinstallaties (traffic signal systems), EV laadpalen (charging stations), netbeheer (network management), and related underground works. With over 100 in-house technicians, the company serves municipalities, civil contractors, network operators, and Charging Point Operators across the Netherlands, supported by their own training school and a comprehensive maintenance and emergency response capability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CityTec E-mobility: Specialized division providing complete EV charging infrastructure services including installation, maintenance, and NEN certifications for charging stations from home chargers to large-scale concessions in cities like Amsterdam and The Hague.

Products and services

• Openbare Verlichting (Public Lighting) End-to-end service for installation, maintenance, and management of public street lighting systems using LED technology and smart controls with sensors that automatically adjust light levels based on conditions. Designed for Dutch municipalities to improve safety, livability, and energy efficiency.
• Verkeersregelinstallaties (VRI - Traffic Signal Systems) Design, installation, and maintenance of intelligent traffic control systems (traffic lights) that manage traffic flows to improve safety and traffic circulation in urban and rural areas. Targeted at municipalities and provinces.
• EV Laadpalen / E-mobility (EV Charging Stations) Complete service for EV charging infrastructure including installation, maintenance, NEN inspections, and takeover/transfer support for home chargers, business installations, and large-scale municipal concessions. Serves CPOs, municipalities, and businesses across Dutch regions including Amsterdam, Den Haag, Brabant/Limburg, and MRA-E.
• Netbeheer (Network Management) Management and maintenance of electricity and gas networks for grid operators including Stedin, Enexis, and Liander. Includes cable fault detection and repair, short-cyclic assignments, and connecting EV charging stations under the Objecten Openbare Ruimte (OOR) contract framework.
• Ondergrondse Werkzaamheden (Underground Works) Underground electrical works for public infrastructure projects, including cable installation, maintenance, and connection of electrical objects in public spaces. Often subcontracted from civil contractors or executed directly for municipalities and grid operators.
• Storingsdiensten (Fault Reporting and Incident Response) Ad-hoc response services for reporting and resolving faults in public lighting and traffic signals across municipalities where CityTec holds maintenance contracts. Available 24/7 in coverage municipalities including Bunschoten-Spakenburg, Delft, Eemnes, IJsselstein, Montfoort, Nieuwegein, Oudewater, Renswoude, Rijswijk, and Rotterdam.
• Walstroom (Shore Power) Infrastructure Installation of shore power cabinets (walstroomkasten) that supply green electricity to inland shipping and river cruise vessels from the quay, replacing diesel generators and reducing air pollution and noise. Deployed at Amsterdam harbour with 41 cabinets across multiple quays.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% energy savings with dynamic dimmable smart street lighting compared to traditional systems
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, strategic and minor.

• StedincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCityTec's history as a former part of Stedin gives the company unique insider knowledge of the grid operator sector. Under the Objecten Openbare Ruimte (OOR) contract, CityTec supports Stedin with cable fault resolution, EV charger connections, and combined placement and connection of electrical objects (laadpalen, abri's, parkeerautomaten) in a single work operation. This partnership is central to CityTec's grid operator strategy.
• EnexiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnexis is one of the three major Dutch grid operators for which CityTec holds formal recognition, enabling installation and maintenance services for electrical infrastructure.
• LiandercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiander is one of the three major Dutch grid operators for which CityTec holds formal recognition, enabling installation and maintenance services across their grid area.
• Haven AmsterdammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaven Amsterdam invested €2.5 million in shore power (walstroom) infrastructure for inland shipping and river cruise vessels. CityTec executed the phased installation of 41 shore power cabinets at multiple quays (Veemkade, Suriname- and Javakade, Ruijterkade, Westerdoksdijk, Houthaven). Haven Amsterdam described the project as enabling sustainable combination of shipping, berthing, and residential living.
• EnecomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCityTec and Eneco co-developed the NRG-spot charging point, enabling two vehicles to charge simultaneously using an OV Chipkaart. CityTec installed NRG-spots at multiple Eneco group locations (including Stedin and Joulz) to support Eneco's fleet electrification with 50 electric Ford Transit Connects.
• Luminext (Eneco subsidiary)strategicTechnology or IntegrationLuminext, an Eneco subsidiary, partnered with CityTec and Havenbedrijf Amsterdam on the autonomous solar/wind-powered DC grid lighting pilot in the Amsterdam harbour, a world-first self-sufficient public lighting installation.
• PhilipsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCityTec collaborated with Philips to develop the Urban Star LED luminaire as a full replacement for the widely used conical luminaires in Dutch residential areas. Philips provided the core luminaire technology while CityTec contributed operational and installation expertise.
• SchréderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCityTec partnered with Schréder on a chain analysis (ketenanalyse) of luminaires for the CO2 Performance Ladder Level 5 certification, analyzing the environmental impact of the luminaire supply chain.
• De Duurzame AdviseursminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDe Duurzame Adviseurs supports CityTec's CO2 reduction ambitions and obligations under the CO2 Performance Ladder, including progress discussions on reduction targets, exploring new reduction opportunities, and hosting information sessions/workshops twice yearly.
• Atelier LEKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtelier LEK designed the lighting concept for Sparta Stadium (Het Kasteel) in Rotterdam, collaborating with CityTec for installation of luminaires on masts and the building façade, working alongside HIG building solutions.
• SKAO (Stichting Klimaatvriendelijk Aanbesteden & Ondernemen)minorOthersSKAO operates the CO2 Performance Ladder, an instrument to stimulate CO2-conscious action in business operations and project execution. CityTec is a Level 5 certified participant.
• AlfenstrategicTechnology or IntegrationAlfen is a manufacturer of EV charging stations featured in CityTec E-mobility's service offering for EV charging infrastructure, from home chargers to large-scale concession installations.
• TotalEnergiesstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTotalEnergies is a CPO (Charging Point Operator) for which CityTec installs and maintains EV charging infrastructure in the Dutch public charging network.
• Vattenfall InChargestrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVattenfall InCharge is a CPO for which CityTec installs and maintains EV charging infrastructure in the Dutch public charging network.
• UbitricitystrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUbitricity is a CPO specializing in lamppost-integrated EV charging points, for which CityTec provides installation and maintenance services in the Dutch market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Alfen N.V. Listed Dutch manufacturer of EV charging stations, transformers, and energy storage systems. Functions as a technology partner and equipment supplier to CityTec's EV charging installation business.

Broad incumbents

• BAM Infra Nederland: Large Dutch infrastructure subsidiary of Royal BAM Group with broad public works, energy, and mobility capabilities including EV charging. Operates at significantly larger scale than CityTec across overlapping service lines.

Direct peers

• Koopman Lighting Group: Dutch specialist in public lighting, light masts, and lighting design with installation and maintenance services. Comparable specialized focus on openbare verlichting for municipalities across the Netherlands.
• Dura Vermeer Infra: Dutch construction and infrastructure group active in cable laying, public lighting, and EV charging infrastructure. Comparable mix of project and maintenance services to CityTec.
• SPIE Nederland: Dutch subsidiary of the European technical services group SPIE, providing electrical infrastructure, public lighting, EV charging, and grid services. Direct overlap with CityTec across municipal, grid operator, and CPO contracts in the Netherlands.
• Heijmans N.V. Listed Dutch construction and infrastructure company with a significant public infrastructure and energy transition division. Competes with CityTec on municipal public lighting, EV charging, and grid-side installation tenders across the Netherlands.
• Van Gelder Groep: Dutch contractor specializing in cable and pipeline infrastructure for energy, public lighting, and telecommunications. Holds CKB certification and serves similar DSO and municipal customers in the Netherlands.
• Croonwolter&dros: Dutch technical installation contractor (part of VolkerWessels) specializing in electrical and mechanical infrastructure for public spaces and buildings. Competes directly for municipal and grid operator electrical installation work.
• Strukton Civiel: Major Dutch infrastructure contractor with a strong presence in public lighting, traffic systems, and energy transition projects. Directly comparable scope of work and customer base to CityTec.

Emerging players

• Luminext: Eneco subsidiary specializing in smart public lighting management and control platforms. Partnered with CityTec on the Amsterdam harbour DC-grid pilot and adjacent to CityTec's smart lighting offering.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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