Italy – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Metagenomics Adoption in EFSA Risk Assessment
This procurement notice was published by European Food Safety Authority in Italy on 2026-05-19. 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 1250000. The submission deadline is 08/12/2026. 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 | 339852-2026 |
| Contracting Authority | European Food Safety Authority |
| Country | Italy (ITA) |
| Sector | R&D |
| Estimated Value | 1250000 |
| Submission Deadline | 08/12/2026 |
| Published | 2026-05-19 |
| Procedure Type | open |
| Notice Type | cn-standard |
| CPV Codes | 73000000, 73000000 |
| 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 project seeks tenders for scientific and technical support to develop harmonised and standardised metagenomics protocols and analytical frameworks for the regulatory risk assessment of complex microbial mixtures. The project will establish laboratory and bioinformatics methods and produce recommendations for integration of metagenomics approaches into EFSA risk assessment workflows to support safety evaluation and future guidance development.
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 08/12/2026
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 339852-2026?
Yes. The submission deadline for notice 339852-2026 is 08/12/2026. 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 339852-2026?
The contracting authority is European Food Safety Authority based in Italy. Contact email: efsaprocurement@efsa.europa.eu.
What is the estimated contract value for this R&D tender?
The estimated contract value is 1250000 (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 339852-2026?
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 Food Safety Authority in Italy and sourced from TED Europa — the Official Journal of the EU.
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