Open Procedure EU Tenders 2026

An open procedure is the most common EU procurement method where any interested supplier can submit a tender. It offers maximum transparency and competition. All documentation is publicly available from the start and there is no pre-selection stage.

When is the open procedure used?

The open procedure is used for contracts above EU thresholds when the requirements are well-defined and can be fully specified upfront. It is the default procedure for most supplies, services, and works contracts in the EU.

How long does an open procedure tender take?

Under EU rules, the minimum time limit for receipt of tenders in an open procedure is 35 days from the date the contract notice is published on TED. This can be reduced to 15 days in cases of urgency.

Who can participate in an open procedure?

Any economic operator from any EU member state (and eligible non-EU countries) may submit a tender in an open procedure. Contracting authorities may set minimum technical and financial qualification criteria but cannot restrict who applies.

What documents are needed to bid in an open procedure?

Bidders typically need to submit a completed ESPD (European Single Procurement Document), technical proposal, financial proposal, and supporting documents proving qualifications. Requirements are detailed in the tender documentation (specifications/cahier des charges).

How is the winner selected in an open procedure?

In EU open procedures, the contract is awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). This considers price, quality, technical merit, and other award criteria specified in the contract notice.

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Germany – Semi-trailers – Ordnungsamt, Gerätewagen Gefahrgut, Sattelauflieger mit Rollcontainer

Bulgaria – Health services – „Провеждане на периодични медицински прегледи и изследвания на служителите, работещи в Агенция по заетостта“

Germany – Installation of doors and windows and related components – Brödermannsweg 2 - Tischler Innentüren

Germany – Road-maintenance vehicles – Lieferung 14t Geräteträger mit Kipperaufbau

Germany – Building-cleaning services – AZ 25650 Paket 31 Gebäudereinigung in 22 Objekten

Türkiye – Photocopying and offset printing equipment – COMPUTER AND PRINTERS SUPPLY

Poland – Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment – PN-15/26 Dostawa czterech aparatów USG dla Oddziału Chirurgii i Zakładu Diagnostyki Obrazowej i Medycyny Nuklearnej

Poland – Software implementation services – Zakup i wdrożenie systemu informatycznego wspomagającego zarządzanie Zakładem Gospodarki Komunalnej w Wieliczce Sp. z o.o.

Greece – Operation of a sewage plant – ΛΕΙΤΟΥΡΓΙΑ & ΣΥΝΤΗΡΗΣΗ ΕΓΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΕΩΝ ΕΠΕΞΕΡΓΑΣΙΑΣ ΛΥΜΑΤΩΝ ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗΣ, ΚΟΡΙΝΟΥ & ΤΩΝ ΑΝΤΛΙΟΣΤΑΣΙΩΝ ΛΥΜΑΤΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΔΕΥΑ ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗΣ (2026-2028)

France – Lift-maintenance services – Maintenance, entretien et travaux sur les ascenseurs, plateforme PMR et SFA du parc de la SFHE.

Spain – Damage or loss insurance services – Póliza de seguro de daños para las instalaciones de Acuamed.

Latvia – Construction work – Objektu pielāgošana civilās aizsardzības mērķiem Daugavpils valstspilsētā - būvniecības dokumentācijas izstrāde, būvdarbi un autoruzraudzība

Romania – Various medicinal products – LICITATIE MEDICAMENTE 205 LOTURI

Germany – Concrete work – SV-CMÜ-260420-005 - Umspannwerk Pasing - Abbruch und Neubau von Trafokammern, erweiterter Rohbau

Germany – Software-related services – Nutzung und Support der SUSE-Produkte

Romania – Training software package – SISTEM DE ANTRENAMENT ÎN REALITATEA VIRTUALĂ ( 4 BUCĂȚI, SETURI COMPLETE)

Germany – Scaffolding work – Gerüstarbeiten

Spain – Playground equipment – Suministro e instalación de juegos en el Municipio de Catarroja

Germany – Tiling work – MS Gars - Fliesenlegerarbeiten BA2

Poland – Repair and maintenance services of machinery – Likwidacja górniczego wyciągu szybowego szybu III przedziału wschodniego wraz z dostosowaniem w przedziale zachodnim szybu III klatki wschodniej do robót szybowych” dla Polskiej Grupy Górniczej S.A. Oddział KWK Sośnica

Romania – HVAC packages – Furnizare echipamente de climatizare (chillere şi V.R.V.-uri)

Italy – Cleaning services – Affidamento del servizio di pulizia da eseguirsi presso diverse strutture della Comunità Comprensoriale Burgraviato

Finland – Non-scheduled passenger transport – Utsjokisuun koulun koulukuljetusten hankinta

Switzerland – Health and social work services – Conduite Enquêtes Préliminaires @EPFL

Hungary – Mobile telephones – SAFE telefonok bérlete

Spain – Engineering services – Servicio de asistencia técnica a proyecto ejecución y puesta en servicio de instalaciones industriales incluidas en las iniciativas de la dirección técnica del CABB (2027-2029).

Czechia – Telecommunications services – Poskytování pevných hlasových, mobilních hlasových a datových služeb

Poland – Video camcorders – Instalacja 14 kamer CCTV wraz z ułożeniem światłowodów, integracją z Centrum Sterowania Ruchem i Monitoringu Wizyjnego (dostawa + montaż)

Poland – Hotel meeting and conference services – „Organizacja wyjazdu małopolskich MŚP na Targi gospodarcze Expoalimentaria 2026 w Limie”

Slovenia – Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories – DELOVNA OBLAČILA IN OBUTEV - ponovitev (neoddani sklopi)

Poland – Laboratory services – Wykonanie badań nawierzchni dróg wojewódzkich wraz z analizą danych

Germany – Refuse recycling services – Transport und Verwertung von Elektroaltgeräten und Metallschrott – Landkreis Cham

Sweden – Anaesthesia and resuscitation – Anestesiarbetsstationer

Slovakia – Network equipment – Vybudovanie infraštruktúry pre segmentáciu sietí v prostredí finančnej správy (FS)

Germany – Painting work – Maler- und Lackierarbeiten Fassaden BA1 + BA2, Orangerieschloss im Park Sannssouci

Latvia – Bespoke printed matter – Poligrāfijas pakalpojumi – Diplomu vāki, diplomu veidlapas

Sweden – Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation – Pickup med flak, el

Germany – Buttermilk – Rahmenvereinbarung Milch und Sahne

Poland – Checking and testing apparatus – Dostawa aparatury naukowo-badawczej na potrzeby jednostek Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku

Bulgaria – Insulated wire and cable – "Доставка на едножилни кабели с номинално напрежение Uo/U 12/20 kV, с изолация от омрежен полиетилен", PPD 26-023

Slovenia – Meters – DOBAVA MERILNO KOMUNIKACIJSKE OPREME

Spain – Motor vehicles – Servicio Alquiler Vehiculos para Actuaciones de Comunicaciones de la Junta de Andalucía

Italy – Ambulance services – TRASPORTO DEGENTI

Netherlands – Administrative educational services – Administratieve, personele en financiële dienstverlening voor Stichting Christelijke Kindcentra Drenthe

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