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
At a glance
European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (Ispra (VA), Italy) is tendering: 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. Offers are due 23 Nov 2026, 16:00 CET. Estimated value €5m, 72-month contract, 2 lots.
Key facts
- Original deadline:
11 Nov 2026, 16:00 CET - Deadline
- €5m
- Estimated value
- 72 months
- Duration
- Open procedure
- Procedure
- 20 Oct 2026
- Published
- 723076-2026
- Notice number
- EC-JRC/IPR/2026/OP/3997
- Reference number
- Data collection and collation services (72314000)
- Main CPV
- 2
- Lots
- English
- Language of offers
Dates
Every date of the notice and its changes, in order. Times: Brussels / Warsaw.
The deadline for offers was changed once: from 11 Nov 2026, 16:00 CET to 23 Nov 2026, 16:00 CET. The newest notice applies.
Notice published
Original deadline
Deadline for questions
Deadline for offers
Opening of offers
What the buyer wants
CEMS meteo data collection
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.
CPV codes
- 72314000Data collection and collation servicesmain
- 71351610Meteorology services
- 71351612Hydrometeorology services
- 72312100Data preparation services
- 72320000Database services
Lots (2)
The contract is divided into 2 lots. Offers may be submitted for selected lots where the documents allow it.
Lot 1CEMS meteo data collection
- Estimated value:
- €5m
- Duration:
- 72 months
- CPV:
- 72314000 · Data collection and collation services
Lot 2CEMS hydro data collection
- Estimated value:
- €4m
- Duration:
- 72 months
- CPV:
- 72314000 · Data collection and collation services
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Options, renewals, framework
- Framework agreement without reopening of competition
- Up to 1 contractors in the framework
- Options: foreseen
- Renewals: up to 2 times
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For all lots
- Quality60%
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- Price40%
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Buyer
European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre
- Address
- Via Enrico Fermi 2749, I-21027 Ispra (VA), Italy
- Website
- ec.europa.eu/jrc
- Official contact address
- [email protected]
- The functional mailbox published in the notice. We never publish personal data.
Register identifiers
- Registration no. in the notice
- COM
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How to submit an offer
Offers are submitted only on the buyer's platform, before the deadline for offers.
- webgate.ec.europa.eu
- Platform
- yes
- Electronic submission
- no
- Electronic auction
Questions & answers
What is the deadline for offers in "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"?
Offers are due by 23 Nov 2026, 16:00 CET. The deadline for offers was changed once: from 11 Nov 2026, 16:00 CET to 23 Nov 2026, 16:00 CET. The newest notice applies.
What is the estimated value?
The estimated value published in the notice is €5m.
Who is the buyer?
European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (Ispra (VA), Italy).
Where and how do I submit an offer?
Offers are submitted electronically on webgate.ec.europa.eu.
Is the contract divided into lots?
Yes, into 2 lots.
How are offers scored?
quality 60%, price 40%.
Which procedure is used?
Open procedure.
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