European Commission

The main aim of the foreseen contract is to conduct detailed risk assessment and impact analysis of droughts on the manufacturing sector and the energy production of the EU.

The Energy Labelling Regulation 2023/1669 requires that smartphones and tablets display information on their energy efficiency, battery longevity, protection from dust and water and resistance to accidental drops. The value of the Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) is used for the identification of the energy labelling class to which the product belongs to. In order to support manufacturers and market surveillance authorities, the Commission intends to develop through an outsourcing procedure a tool/application for the calculation of the EEI, in line with the requirements laid down under Regulation 2023/1669.

The general objective of this tender is to build a strong and engaged Natura 2000 community of stakeholders and citizens that supports EU policy implementation and enhances the visibility of the Commission’s actions on nature conservation, in particular: a) Establish and manage an online EU Nature Platform: a user-friendly platform to support authorities and stakeholders in implementing EU nature legislation, foster interaction and community building, and provide access to reference documents, best practices, success stories, news, and relevant activities at EU, national and regional level. b) Enhance Natura 2000 communication activities: increase awareness of the network and related EU policy objectives among the general public, improve recognition of the Natura 2000 logo, and establish a positive connection with EU nature protection efforts.

The Contractor shall provide the human and material resources necessary to ensure the security of persons and assets under the contracting authority's responsibility. The main services to be provided may include, among others, the provision of security guards, 'active' GPS/GPRS tracking systems, alarm systems and CCTV systems to the EU Delegation and ECHO office in Uganda

The contractor shall organise for the European Commission the EU-Africa School on Competition Policy in Brussels. All associated costs with the activity shall be covered by the contractor, including, among other, the transport, accommodation and logistics for invited guests, the provision of fully equipped meeting rooms, interpretation services, catering, in-person teaching materials, promotional materials, and fees/costs for speakers (where appropriate). The contractor shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the event organisation. The Competition Policy School shall offer workshops and lectures on competition law and policy (procedures, restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance, merger control State aid control, information on enforcement in the digital sector, including Digital Markets Act). Next to general principles of competition law and policy, a special emphasis shall be placed on sharing practical expertise and case studies highlighting investigative techniques, agency building and the benefits of convergence between competition laws (including procedures) and how to facilitate cooperation amongst competition authorities. The Competition Policy School shall take place in person for a full week, i.e., 5 working days for the Competition Policy School plus any necessary travel time, either in the third or fourth quarter of 2026 or, if not possible, in the first quarter of 2027. One out of the five course days shall be organised on the premises of the Contracting Authority (DG COMP, Madou square, 1210 Sint-Joost ten Node, Brussels). The Competition Policy School shall be organised for between 40 and 60 participants. The contractor shall identify a list of partner countries’ institutions in Africa i.e., competition authorities, ministries or other relevant agencies including institutions at regional level, and actively liaise with them, to identify two staff members per institution to invite and encourage their attendance. DG COMP shall provide an official introduction letter to introduce the project to the target countries. The final list of participants shall be approved by DG COMP before the contractor sends out the relevant invitations. The contractor shall ensure an inclusive approach to ensure the attendance of as many African countries’ and regional institutions’ representatives as possible and an equal participation of men and women to the extent possible. The contractor shall organise the registration of the participants, once the final list is approved by DG COMP. this action, consisting of one Competition Policy School, is designed to foster cooperation amongst African national and regional competition authorities. The focus of the planned activity will primarily be to explain key concepts of EU competition law and enforcement policy to African officials and to introduce them to the functioning of the European Competition Network. This action should allow African enforcement officials and policymakers alike to critically reflect on and review current domestic competition legislation as well as enforcement practices. As a potential result, competition law enforcement will become fairer, predictable and more rigorous, thereby improving investment conditions for EU and African companies on the African continent.

The scope of the framework contract (FWC) is the provision of a cloud-based Library Services Platform (LSP) with an integrated Resource Discovery Service (RDS), delivered under the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. This includes migration and implementation services, as well as comprehensive maintenance and support.

The purpose of this procurement is to design, develop, and deploy two multilingual, AI-powered chatbot tools to support the implementation of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). These chatbots will provide context-sensitive, public-facing guidance tailored to a wide range of stakeholders, helping users navigate legal obligations, definitions, and procedures under the respective regulations. The tools will be integrated into Commission platforms and built using reusable components in line with existing IT governance frameworks.

This is a joint procurement procedure launched with the member states, subject to the Joint Procurement Agreement to Procure the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Common Central Platform, to fulfill the member states legal obligation to sell CBAM certificates. The framework contract will cover all necessary services related to the establishment and management of the Common Central Platform (hereafter referred to as CCP), which must start operating the sales of CBAM certificates as from 1 February 2027 (operational start date). By 31 August 2026, the Contractor must have developed a pre-operational version of the CCP, incorporating all core functionalities necessary to support sales, repurchase and reconciliation operations, and ready for testing. This contract will include all services essential for the continued operation of the CCP beyond the contract’s end date.

Technical assistance for Policy Dialogue

Technical assistance for Policy Dialogue