Restricted Procedure EU Tenders 2026

A restricted procedure is a two-stage EU procurement method where contracting authorities first invite expressions of interest, then select a limited number of pre-qualified candidates to submit full tenders. It is used when a pre-qualification stage is warranted.

When is the restricted procedure used?

The restricted procedure is used for technically complex contracts where pre-qualification helps identify suitable suppliers, or when receiving and evaluating many full tenders would be disproportionately burdensome for the contracting authority.

How many suppliers are invited in a restricted procedure?

EU rules require a minimum of 5 candidates to be invited to submit tenders in a restricted procedure, provided enough qualified candidates exist. There is no strict maximum, but contracting authorities typically invite 5–20 candidates.

How long does a restricted procedure take?

The minimum time limit for expressions of interest is 30 days from publication. The minimum time to submit tenders after invitation is 30 days. Total duration typically ranges from 4–8 months including evaluation.

Can any company apply to a restricted procedure?

Yes — any economic operator may request to participate in a restricted procedure. However, only pre-selected candidates meeting the qualification criteria are invited to submit full tenders. Selection criteria must be objective and proportionate.

What is the ESPD and is it required for restricted procedures?

Yes. The ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) is a self-declaration form required at the expression of interest stage in restricted procedures. It covers exclusion grounds and selection criteria, streamlining the pre-qualification stage.

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Netherlands – Sewer construction work – Revitalisering Componistenbuurt in Apeldoorn (P1100)

Netherlands – Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work – Integrale wijkrenovatie Dorp-Zuid

Slovakia – Insulating fittings – Kompozitné izolátory VN a VVN-spoločné obstarávanie

Germany – Architectural services for outdoor areas – Stadt Löhne, Vergabe von Planungsleistungen für Frei- und Verkehrsanlagen i. S. d. §§ 39,47 HOAI zur Neugestaltung des Bahnhofsumfeldes

Netherlands – Engineering works and construction works – 50954 Vervangingsonderhoud kadeconstructie Buitenveld te Den Helder

France – Advertising services – Système d’acquisition dynamique relatif à la mise à disposition et à la gestion de supports d’affichage publicitaire pour la Région Réunion

Sweden – Construction project management services – Dynamiskt inköpssystem (DIS): Projekt- och byggledningsuppdrag, ledande roller

Norway – Engineering services – Planning and engineering design services, development road

Switzerland – Software package and information systems – Ticketing-Software für Schweizer Kulturhäuser

Poland – Newsprint, handmade paper and other uncoated paper or paperboard for graphic purposes – Zakup i dostawa papieru kserograficznego oraz papieru z roli dla jednostek organizacyjnych Poczty Polskiej S.A. - 2 części

France – Electronic and electrical spare parts for warships – Approvisionnement de matières premières industrielles d'électricité (fils de bobinage, câbles, tresse, gaines isolantes et accessoires de bobinage) au profit des unités de la Marine nationale en métropole et en outre-mer.

France – Port operation services – Délégation de service public pour l'exploitation et la gestion des services d'avitaillement, de grutage, de carénage et de services complémentaires du Port de plaisance de La Ciotat

Germany – Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork – Bau eines Gigabit-Netzes (FTTB) in der Gemeinde Schwenningen, Landkreis Sigmaringen

Italy – Supervision of project and documentation – CE 138724 - PROCEDURA RISTRETTA - BRINDISI - BASE NAVALE - SERVIZIO DI VERIFICA PFTE E PE E SUPPORTO AL RUP - PROGRAMMA BASI BLU

Czechia – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – „Dynamický nákupní systém na výkon činností projektového managementu“

Luxembourg – Construction work – Gare de Wasserbillig – Construction d’un bâtiment EAM - phase candidatures

Germany – Engineering-related scientific and technical services – Durchführung von Aufbau und Änderung von Elektroinstallationen an Handschuhkästen, heißen Zellen, Labors und im Gebäude im JRC Karlsruhe

Belgium – Fitness equipments – Raamovereenkomst fitnesstoestellen met onderhoudsovereenkomst

Germany – Demolition work – Abbrucharbeiten_Schadstoffsanierung_KKE 31020 -ID26174_Kor-

Ireland – Road-surface painting work – Dynamic Purchasing System for Road Markings

Slovakia – Motor vehicles – Nákup špeciálnych mechanizmov, nákladných vozidiel a pracovných strojov pre BVS, a.s.

Finland – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Pilvipalvelut 2020 - 2022 (DPS)

Netherlands – Construction work – Delftplein partnerselectie

Netherlands – Sports hall construction work – Design & Build Sport- en beweegcentrum Schenkel

Finland – Construction work – Vt 23 Karvion kohta, KU, osallistumispyyntö

Germany – Museum-exhibition services – Ausstellungskonzeption + Umsetzung

Sweden – Refurbishment of run-down buildings – Renovering och ombyggnad av kontor, Stockholms län

Germany – Education and training services – Seezieldarstellung für die Erprobung IRIST-SLM der Marine 2027

Denmark – Civil engineering consultancy services – Udbud af dynamisk indkøbssystem vedrørende bygherrerådgivning på vand- og spildevandsområdet

Lithuania – Nightglasses – Naktinio matymo prietaisai

Finland – Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products – Osallistumisilmoitus Haartmaninkatu 3 Patologian ja Genetiikka muutokset Hankintaosio KSL 3

Poland – Military helmets – Zakup i dostawa hełmów kuloodpornych w ilości 23 500 szt.- umowa ramowa

Germany – Specialist vehicles – neutraler Ausbau

Netherlands – Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations – Elektrotechnisch en Werktuigbouwkundig onderhoud

Czechia – Tramway depot construction work – Modernizace vozovny Komín – výběr zhotovitele

Czechia – Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Rekonstrukce objektu Luisiných lázní ve Františkových lázních – projektová dokumentace

Spain – Funeral supplies – Suministro, a traves de un sistema dinamico de adquisicion (SDA), de diverso material necesario para el traslado, manipulación, acondicionamiento y presentación de los fallecidos para servicios funerarios de Madrid.

France – Architectural and related services – Conception - réalisation pour la construction du collège 3 de Macouria

Italy – Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment – ID 41-2026 Acquisizione del servizio di Supporto Logistico Integrato Industriale per la linea velivoli VC 319 dell'AM EF 2026-2031. Procedura Ristretta ai sensi del dlgs 208/2011

Poland – Bullet-proof vests – Zakup i dostawa kamizelek kuloodpornych typu plate carrier w ilości 8000 szt.- umowa ramowa

Netherlands – Surface work for roads – HOV4: realisatie tracédelen binnen ring

Netherlands – Construction work – Niet-openbare Europese aanbesteding bouwkundig aannemer nieuwbouw Meander College

France – Primary school construction work – Marché de travaux ALLOTI pour la rénovation de l'école primaire LES OLIVES - Lots n° 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 10 - Phase candidatures

Norway – Passenger cars – DPS - Procurement of vehicles for Ringsaker municipality

Ireland – Safety training services – DCC Establishment of a Panel for Health And Safety Training

Lithuania – Software package and information systems – PROGRAMINĖ ĮRANGA

Netherlands – Construction work – Niet-openbare Europese aanbesteding installateur nieuwbouw Meander College

France – Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis – Accord-cadre pour la réalisation de prestations d'assistance technique et de conseils aux opérations de la Direction Internationale de la SEMMARIS

Switzerland – Trust services – Mandant d’organe de révision

Finland – Software package and information systems – Cisco-laitteiden lisenssit ja ylläpito

Bulgaria – Pharmaceutical products – Доставка на лекарства за нуждите на „Втора МБАЛ - София“ ЕАД

Spain – Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies – Establecimiento del Sistema dinámico de adquisición y suministro de pequeños consumibles y otros materiales definidos como suministros industriales para la Fundación Centro de Estudios Ambientales del Mediterráneo.

France – Primary school construction work – Marché de travaux ALLOTI pour la rénovation de l'école primaire LES OLIVES - Lots n° 1 / 3 / 8 - Phase candidatures

Bulgaria – Telecommunications equipment – „Доставка и осигуряване на гаранция на алтернативна радио-релейна система за високоскоростна връзка”

Austria – Engineering services – S 1 Wiener Außenring Schnellstraße, Schwechat - Süßenbrunn KN Schwechat bis Groß-Enzersdorf Tunnel Donau-Lobau VA02a (2. Verwirklichungsabschnitt) - Planung OBW Nord & Süd u. GBW Ausschreibungsplanung u. optional Ausführungsplanung inkl. Baubegl.

Czechia – Construction work – Novostavba ZŠ Stará Boleslav

Slovakia – Expert witness services – DNS: Vypracovanie znaleckých posudkov na stanovenie všeobecnej hodnoty nehnuteľností, znaleckých posudkov na ocenenie práv, bilancie skrývky a stanovenie výšky náhrad za stratu mimoprodukčných funkcií lesa

Germany – Structural shell work – Rohbauarbeiten - Neubau Kreissporthalle Lörrach

Finland – Construction work – Hakunilan valmiusaseman urakoiden hankinta

France – Architectural and related services – MISSION DE MAÎTRISE D'OEUVRE DANS LE CADRE DE LA REHABILITATION ET RESIDENTIALISATION DE LA RESIDENCE LES ANNONCIADES A MEULAN (78)

Netherlands – Personal development training services – Individuele coaching

Poland – Network equipment – Zakup urządzeń umożliwiających uruchomienie modeli sztucznej inteligencji

Slovakia – Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts – Potraviny 2

Netherlands – Recruitment services – DAS Inhuur externen gemeente Wassenaar

Finland – Repair and maintenance services of telecommunications lines – Osallistumishakemus valokaapeliverkon viankorjaus Pohjois-Suomi

Belgium – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Aanstelling ontwerpteam (architectuur en infrastructuur) voor de ontwikkeling van 29 sociale woningen in de Pastoor Huveneersstraat te Bornem

Denmark – Blacksmith services – Smedarbejde til Amagerværket

Netherlands – Construction work – 23960 | Nieuwbouw Permanente Militaire Presentie te Sint-Maarten

Romania – Tyres for motor cars – Anvelope pentru autovehiculele din dotarea I.G.P.R.

Czechia – Laboratory centrifuges and accessories – Dynamický nákupní systém na dodávky laboratorních centrifug

Spain – Vessel repair services – AM Servicio de mantenimiento y reparación de equipos electrónicos del sistema acceso a zonas restringidas, redes, alarmas y comunicaciones interiores de Buques de la Armada apoyados por el Arsenal de Cádiz y aquellos en tránsito de otros arsenales.

Lithuania – Prefabricated buildings – Laikino apgyvendinimo ir maitinimo įrangos priemonės (DPS)

Denmark – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Ny daginstitution Firkløveret - Sportsvej - Bygherrerådgivning

Finland – Architectural, engineering and planning services – Unioninkatu 38, tilamuutosten suunnittelu

Finland – Telecommunications services – Tietoliikennepalvelut 2027 (00763)

Netherlands – Computer-related equipment – DAS Chromebooks

Denmark – Civil engineering consultancy services – Udbud af dynamisk indkøbssystem vedrørende bygherrerådgivning på vand- og spildevandsområdet

France – Transport tickets – Fournitures de titres de transports sans contact (billets et cartes) pour le compte du réseau TCL (Transports en Communs Lyonnais)

Lithuania – Installation services of measuring equipment – Šalto vandens skaitiklių (nuotoliniam nuskaitymui) keitimo paslauga

Netherlands – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Installatie-adviesopdracht Het Nieuwe Reuvens te Leiden