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    TEN-D study - Investments in Trans European Digital Networks Study on topology, needs, market failure and investment gaps of backbone projects of strategic European Interest

    European Commission, DG BUDG - Budget

    TEN-D study - Investments in Trans European Digital Networks Study on topology, needs, market failure and investment gaps of backbone projects of strategic European Interest

    1. Competition notice published

      Oct 2, 6:34 AMOctober 2, 2026 6:34 AM

    2. Change in competition

      Oct 7, 7:42 AMOctober 7, 2026 7:42 AM

    3. Questions deadline

      Oct 28, 10:59 PMOctober 28, 2026 10:59 PM

    4. Tender submission deadline

      Nov 13, 3:00 PMNovember 13, 2026 3:00 PM

    5. Opening date

      Nov 16, 10:00 AMNovember 16, 2026 10:00 AM

    6. Tender validity period

      May 13, 2:00 PMMay 13, 2027 2:00 PM

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    Belgium: Tenders/European Commission, DG BUDG - Budget/TEN-D study - Investments in Trans European Digital Networks Study on topology, needs, market failure and investment gaps of backbone projects of strategic European Interest
    Brief

    The European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology, needs services for a TEN-D study on the topology, needs, market failure, and investment gaps of backbone projects of strategic European Interest, over 18 months, with a maximum total value of 400,000 EUR. This study should analyze potential gaps in capacity, resilience, and security of terrestrial links, considering developments in data centers and AI facilities, to identify infrastructure investment gaps and market failures, and recommend appropriate interventions, including the magnitude and instruments requiring EU funding under the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF). The award criteria are Quality (60%) and Price (40%).

    About the bid

      Sourcing of data and evidence for policy design and implementation of Trans European Digital Networks (TEN-D) complementing the Cable Projects of European Interest (CPEI) exercise. This study should analyse potential gaps in capacity, resilience and security of terrestrial links, taking into account the expected developments in the field of data centres and other AI facilities as proposed in the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA). The following identification of infrastructure investment gaps and assessment of potential market failures should lead to recommending the most appropriate interventions, including magnitude and instruments requiring EU funding, under the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF).

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    Contracting authority
    European Commission, DG BUDG - Budget
    Title
    TEN-D study - Investments in Trans European Digital Networks Study on topology, needs, market failure and investment gaps of backbone projects of strategic European Interest
    Type
    CompetitionPrequalification
    Main code
    73000000Research and development services and related consultancy services
    Supplemental codes

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    71241000Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
    71311300Infrastructure works consultancy services
    72222000Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
    Estimated value
    €400,000.00
    Duration
    18 months

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