Italy – Data collection and collation services – Framework service contract for the collection of meteorological and hydrological in-situ data in support to the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) Flood Early Warning Systems
This procurement notice was published by European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre in Italy on 2026-11-11. The contract covers IT Servicesservices under CPV classification 72314000, 72314000, and follows a open procedure in accordance with EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The estimated contract value is 9000000. The submission deadline is 11/30/2026. 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 | 784940-2026 |
| Contracting Authority | European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre |
| Country | Italy (ITA) |
| Sector | IT Services |
| Estimated Value | 9000000 |
| Submission Deadline | 11/30/2026 |
| Published | 2026-11-11 |
| Procedure Type | open |
| Notice Type | cn-standard |
| CPV Codes | 72314000, 72314000, 72314000 |
| Submission Languages | Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, SPA, Estonian, Finnish, French, GLE, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, RON, SLK, SLV, Swedish |
Contract Description
The objective of this framework contract is to continue the operation of the CEMS "Hydrological and Meteorological Data Collection Centers" (METEO and HYDRO) in support to the flood early warning and monitoring component of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS) which continues as full operational service as defined in article 51(1.b)) of the regulation (EU) 2021/696 of the Union Space Program. Meteorological and hydrological observations constitute a key input for the European and Global Flood Awareness Systems (EFAS and GloFAS) of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS). The role of METEO and HYDRO is to collect meteorological (Europe only) and hydrological in-situ observations in near real time (METEO only) as well as for historic periods, quality control and post-process the collected observations, manage and expand the data provider networks and further enhance the data collection. CEMS implementation is an interservice arrangement between DG JRC, DG DEFIS and DG ECHO (Ares (2021) 2234141). JRC is in charge of preparing and implements the CEMS work programs, manages dedicated budgets and supervises the implementation of service tasks.
How to Apply
This IT Services 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 11/30/2026
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 784940-2026?
Yes. The submission deadline for notice 784940-2026 is 11/30/2026. 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 784940-2026?
The contracting authority is European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre based in Italy. Contact email: jrc-ispra-dir-e-procurement@ec.europa.eu.
What is the estimated contract value for this IT Services tender?
The estimated contract value is 9000000 (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 784940-2026?
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 IT Services sector under CPV codes 72314000, 72314000. It was published by European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre in Italy and sourced from TED Europa — the Official Journal of the EU.