Germany – Research and development services and related consultancy services – COP2_001 Sustained Operational Provision of Historical Climate Forcings for CMIP and Wider Applications
This procurement notice was published by European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) in Germany on 2026-05-18. The contract covers R&Dservices under CPV classification 73000000, 73000000, and follows a open procedure in accordance with EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The estimated contract value is 3000000. The submission deadline is 07/07/2026. This notice is open to all qualified suppliers across EU member states and is sourced directly from TED Europa — the official EU procurement journal.
| Notice ID | 335710-2026 |
| Contracting Authority | European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) |
| Country | Germany (DEU) |
| Sector | R&D |
| Estimated Value | 3000000 |
| Submission Deadline | 07/07/2026 |
| Published | 2026-05-18 |
| Procedure Type | open |
| Notice Type | cn-standard |
| CPV Codes | 73000000, 73000000 |
| Contract Period | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Submission Languages | English |
Contract Description
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), as the Entrusted Entity for both Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), invites tenders for the development and implementation of the components required for a transition to a sustained mode of operation in the provision of historical climate forcings data for the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) and other uses. ECMWF intends to award a single Framework Agreement, with a maximum duration of 27 months, which shall be implemented via a single multi-annual Service Contract, expected to commence at the beginning of Quarter 4 2026.
How to Apply
This R&D contract is open under an open procedure in accordance with EU Directive 2014/24/EU. Any qualified economic operator established in the EU — including SMEs — may submit a tender directly without prior pre-qualification.
- Access the official notice on TED Europa →
- Download the procurement documents from the contracting authority's e-procurement portal
- Prepare your European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) and technical offer
- Submit your bid before 07/07/2026
Contracting Authority
Classification (CPV Codes)
CPV (Common Procurement Vocabulary) codes classify the subject of the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still bid on tender 335710-2026?
Yes. The submission deadline for notice 335710-2026 is 07/07/2026. This is an open procedure published under EU Directive 2014/24/EU. All qualified suppliers across EU member states may submit a bid via the official TED Europa notice.
Who is the contracting authority for 335710-2026?
The contracting authority is European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) based in Germany. Contact email: procurement@ecmwf.int.
What is the estimated contract value for this R&D tender?
The estimated contract value is 3000000 (excl. VAT). This is an indicative figure published by the contracting authority in accordance with EU procurement rules.
What procedure type is used for tender 335710-2026?
This tender uses an open procedure. Under an open procedure, any qualified supplier may submit a full bid without pre-qualification — including SMEs.
What sector and CPV codes apply to this notice?
This procurement covers the R&D sector under CPV codes 73000000, 73000000. It was published by European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) in Germany and sourced from TED Europa — the Official Journal of the EU.
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