Acquisition des ordinateurs portables Lenovo ThinkPad et/ou Notebook ThinkPad

The Court of Justice of the European Union plans a negotiated procurement CURIA/2026/MVP/0012-EXA for Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen6 HWK AMD21S9C and/or L14 Gen7 AMD 21X7CTO1 portable computers under CPV 30213100. This is an ex ante publicity notice and not a formal call for tenders, with an expression of interest period from 28 April 2026 to 16 May 2026 and an indicative launch of the negotiated procedure on or after 1 June 2026. The contract will be a supplies contract with a maximum duration of 24 months and an estimated value classified as low or middle value under EU procurement rules. Expressions of interest must be submitted electronically via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal using an EU Login account and suppliers should ensure two-factor authentication is set up for portal access.

What it funds

Scope

Supply contract for Lenovo ThinkPad L14 laptops (Gen6 HWK AMD21S9C and/or Gen7 AMD 21X7CTO1). Main classification CPV 30213100 Portable computers. Nature of contract: supplies; possible framework; maximum contract duration 24 months.

Contracting authority:Court of Justice of the European Union (Cour de justice de l’Union européenne). Expression of intent notice only; this is not yet a call for tenders.

Who can apply

Suppliers of portable computers established in an EU Member State or eligible country that can register and submit electronically via EU Login. Electronic submission requires an EU Login account (2-factor authentication will become mandatory in 2026).

Key administrative facts

1. 1Procedure type: Planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract
2. 2Estimated total value: not specified in notice
3. 3Nature: supplies (portable computers), CPV 30213100
4. 4Maximum contract duration: 24 months
5. 5Submission method: electronic via EU Login (express interest)

Milestones and deadlines

1. 1Start date for expression of interest: 28/04/2026 (Europe/Brussels)
2. 2Deadline for expression of interest: 16/05/2026 00:59 (Europe/Luxembourg)
3. 3Indicative launch of negotiated procedure: 01/06/2026 (Europe/Luxembourg)

Submissions of expressions of interest must be sent electronically through the Funding & Tenders Portal using an EU Login account; further procurement documents will be published when the negotiated procedure is launched ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Tender record and future documents: Tender details.

Opportunity summary

Short description

Publication announcing the contracting authority's intention to launch a planned negotiated procedure (low or middle value) for the supply of Lenovo ThinkPad laptops: Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen6 HWK AMD21S9C and/or Notebook ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 AMD 21X7CTO1. This is an ex ante publicity notice (reference suffix EXA) and not yet the formal call for tenders. The lead contracting authority is the Court of Justice of the European Union (Cour de justice de l’Union européenne). Main CPV classification: 30213100 - Portable computers. Nature of contract: supplies. Maximum contract duration: 24 months. Framework agreement: yes (indicated as framework agreement).

Procedure identifier:CURIA/2026/MVP/0012-EXA

Procedure type:Planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract (ex ante publicity only; a future negotiated procedure will be launched).

Contracting authority:Cour de justice de l’Union européenne (Court of Justice of the European Union).

Main classification (CPV):30213100 - Portable computers.

Nature of contract:Supplies (purchase of specified laptop models).

Products requested:Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen6 HWK AMD21S9C and/or Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 AMD 21X7CTO1 (explicit model references appear in the description).

Key dates and milestones

How to apply / submission method

Expression of interest must be submitted electronically and exclusively at the address for submission provided on the Funding & Tenders Portal. Electronic submissions require an EU Login account. The publication is an announcement of intent; when the negotiated procedure is formally launched, submission instructions and tender documents will be provided in the actual call. Note: from 30 June 2026 two-factor authentication will be required for EU Login access; applicants should ensure they have 2FA methods registered before submission periods commence ¹.

Questions and answers (Q&A)

No public Q&A items are listed for this planned notice at the time of publication (0 item(s) found). When the formal negotiated procedure is launched, a Q&A facility on the portal may be available for registered economic operators.

Detailed eligibility and administrative information (extracted)

This is a procurement notice (planned negotiated procedure). The announcement itself does not specify detailed eligibility requirements beyond the standard prerequisites for supplying goods to an EU institutional contracting authority. Submissions of expression of interest must be sent electronically via EU Login. Specific technical, financial and qualification requirements will be set in the future negotiated procedure documentation (tender documents).

Eligible applicant types:Suppliers of portable computers and related goods and services. Practically this includes commercial companies (SMEs and large enterprises) who are manufacturers, authorised resellers or distributors of Lenovo ThinkPad products, and other legal entities able to enter into supply contracts with the Court of Justice of the EU. Public bodies, non-profits and individuals are not the target suppliers for this procurement.

Funding type:Procurement — supply contract (purchase of goods). This is not a grant, loan or equity instrument.

Consortium requirement:Not explicitly required. The opportunity is a supply contract for which a single supplier (economic operator) may submit. If joint bids or consortia are permitted, this will be clarified in the formal negotiated procedure/tender documents.

Beneficiary scope (geographic eligibility):Suppliers able to contract with an EU institution. The procurement is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and managed by the Court of Justice of the EU (Luxembourg). While the portal is accessible to international suppliers, any restrictions (e.g., requirement to be established in EU/EEA or specific third-country rules) will be specified in the tender documents. The notice references Europe/Brussels and Europe/Luxembourg timezones for milestones, indicating administrative seat in the EU.

Target sector:ICT / hardware procurement (information and communication technology; portable computers).

Mentioned countries / locations:Luxembourg and Europe/Brussels are explicitly referenced as timezones / administrative contexts. The contracting authority is EU-level (Court of Justice of the European Union). No specific supplier country list is provided in the notice.

Project stage / maturity:Procurement stage: pre-procurement / planning (ex ante publicity). The final procurement will cover delivery of commercial off-the-shelf hardware (no R&D).

Estimated total value / funding amount:Not specified in the published ex ante notice. The procedure type (negotiated low/middle value) implies a below-threshold value for open EU public procurement thresholds, but the exact estimated total value is not provided in the scraped content.

Application type:Open expression of interest via the portal (electronic). The current publication is a planned call; the formal negotiated procedure will follow. Method of expression of interest: Electronic via EU Login.

Nature of support:Commercial supply contract (monetary payment by contracting authority to supplier for goods).

Application stages:At least two stages are evident: 1) submission of expression of interest (pre-qualification / notification), 2) negotiated procedure (invitation to negotiate / tender and award). Additional administrative evaluation stages will appear in the formal tender documentation.

Success rates:Not available / not specified. Success rates for procurement depend on number of bidders and evaluation criteria; no historical success rate data is provided in the notice.

Co-funding requirement:No co-funding required. This is a purchase contract where the contracting authority pays the supplier; suppliers do not provide co-funding.

Templates and application forms:The notice states that expression of interest must be submitted exclusively at the address for submission (electronic) and requires an EU Login account. Specific submission templates, standard forms (e.g., PQQ, tender submission forms, certificate templates), technical specifications, and contractual terms will be included in the negotiated procedure tender documents when published. Applicants should prepare: company registration documents, legal and financial capacity evidence, technical offer compliant with requested Lenovo models, commercial offer and delivery/maintenance terms, and any declarations required by EU procurement rules. Ensure EU Login registration and 2-factor authentication methods are in place before attempting submission.

Practical notes for potential suppliers

1) Register and maintain an EU Login account; from 30 June 2026 two-factor authentication will be mandatory for portal access — register a mobile device, security key, TPM/trusted platform or passkey in advance. 2) Monitor the Funding & Tenders Portal for the formal negotiated procedure launch (indicative date 01/06/2026). 3) Be ready to provide proof of supply capability for the specified Lenovo ThinkPad models (manufacturer or authorised reseller documentation, lead times, warranty and service conditions). 4) Check tender documents for exact technical specifications, quantities, delivery schedule, packaging, spare parts, support and warranty obligations, compliance with EU rules on environmental standards and electronic waste (if applicable), and contractual terms. 5) Plan for electronic submission and verify timezones (Europe/Luxembourg) for deadlines.

1. 1Prepare EU Login account and 2FA methods before submission windows.
2. 2Ensure ability to supply Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen6 HWK AMD21S9C and/or L14 Gen7 AMD 21X7CTO1 or equivalent authorised stock lines.
3. 3Collect corporate, financial and technical documentation typically required in public procurements (company registration, references, warranty and maintenance service information).
4. 4Monitor the portal for the formal negotiated procedure launch and download the tender dossier when published.
5. 5Submit expression of interest electronically by 16/05/2026 00:59 Europe/Luxembourg if intending to respond to the planned notice.

Summary — what this opportunity is about

This publication is an ex ante notice (CURIA/2026/MVP/0012-EXA) announcing the Court of Justice of the European Union's intention to procure Lenovo ThinkPad laptops using a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value supplies contract. It is not the formal call for tenders but signals that suppliers should register interest electronically via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Key features: procurement of specified Lenovo ThinkPad L14 models, CPV 30213100 for portable computers, maximum contract duration 24 months, electronic expression of interest window from 28/04/2026 to 16/05/2026, and an indicative launch of the negotiated procedure on 01/06/2026. Interested suppliers must use EU Login for submission and should ensure two-factor authentication readiness due to forthcoming mandatory 2FA rules. Full tender documentation, procurement conditions, technical specifications, estimated value and award criteria will be provided when the negotiated procedure is formally published on the portal.

Primary source and portal listing:EU Funding & Tenders Portal entry for CURIA/2026/MVP/0012-EXA; applicants should consult the portal page for updates and the formal tender dossier when published Funding & Tenders Portal - tender details. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Two-factor authentication for EU Login will become mandatory progressively in 2026. Guidance on registering devices, security keys, trusted platforms and passkeys is available in the Funding & Tenders Portal documentation. Ensure 2FA methods are set up before attempting submission or FAQ interactions.

Opportunity Overview

This is a planned negotiated procurement procedure for the acquisition of Lenovo ThinkPad portable computers. The contracting authority is the Cour de justice de l'Union europeenne (Court of Justice of the European Union). This is not yet an active call for tenders but rather an advance notice of the contracting authority's intention to launch a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. The procedure identifier is CURIA/2026/MVP/0012-EXA.

Procurement Details

Specific Equipment Required:Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen6 HWK AMD21S9C and/or Notebook ThinkPad L14 Gen 7 AMD 21X7CTO1. These are business-class portable computers designed for professional use.

Contract Nature:Supplies contract for portable computers classified under CPV code 30213100.

Maximum Contract Duration:24 months from contract signature.

Estimated Total Value:Not disclosed in the procurement notice. The estimated value is classified as a middle or low value contract under EU procurement rules.

Timeline and Key Dates

Interested suppliers have approximately 18 days from the start date to submit expressions of interest. The actual call for tenders is expected to be launched on or after 1 June 2026.

How to Participate

Expression of Interest Submission:Submissions must be sent exclusively through electronic means via the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. An EU Login account is required for electronic submission. ¹

Portal Access:Access the opportunity through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal at EU Funding and Tenders Portal. Search for procedure identifier CURIA/2026/MVP/0012-EXA or use the direct link provided in the opportunity metadata.

Eligibility and Requirements

This procurement is open to suppliers of portable computers and related IT equipment. Eligible suppliers typically include authorized distributors and resellers of Lenovo products, as well as direct manufacturers. Suppliers must be able to provide the specified ThinkPad models or equivalent equipment meeting the technical requirements.

Key Requirements:

• Valid EU Login account for portal access and submission
• Ability to supply Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen6 or Gen7 models with AMD processors
• Compliance with EU procurement regulations and ESPD (European Single Procurement Document) requirements
• Capacity to deliver within the specified contract duration of 24 months
• Registration in the Participant Register (recommended)

Procedure Type and Process

This is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle or low value contract. The 'ExA' designation in the reference number indicates this is an ex ante publicity notice, meaning it announces the contracting authority's intention to conduct a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This procedure type is permitted under EU procurement rules for specific circumstances, including cases where only a limited number of suppliers can meet the requirements or where technical specifications are highly specialized.

The two-stage process involves:first, submission of expressions of interest by the deadline of 16 May 2026; second, launch of the formal negotiated procedure on or after 1 June 2026, during which selected suppliers will be invited to submit detailed proposals.

Important Information for Applicants

EU Login Authentication:As of 30 June 2026, two-factor authentication will become mandatory for all EU Login accounts accessing the Funding and Tenders Portal. ² Suppliers should register their preferred two-factor authentication method in advance to avoid access issues.

Questions and Clarifications:A public Q&A section is available on the portal for clarifications. Suppliers can submit questions and view responses from the contracting authority. Currently, no public questions have been posted for this opportunity.

Framework Agreement:The procurement notice does not indicate whether this will be a framework agreement or a direct supply contract.

Product Information

The ThinkPad L14 series represents Lenovo's business-class portable computer line. ³ These models are designed for professional environments and feature AMD Ryzen processors, providing a balance of performance and energy efficiency suitable for organizational computing needs. The Gen6 and Gen7 variants represent recent generations with modern specifications.

Next Steps for Interested Suppliers

1. 1Create or verify your EU Login account on the EU Funding and Tenders Portal
2. 2Register your preferred two-factor authentication method before 30 June 2026
3. 3Navigate to the opportunity using procedure identifier CURIA/2026/MVP/0012-EXA
4. 4Review all available procurement documents and technical specifications
5. 5Submit your expression of interest electronically by 16 May 2026 at 00:59 Luxembourg time
6. 6Monitor the portal for the launch of the formal negotiated procedure on or after 1 June 2026
7. 7Prepare detailed proposals for submission during the negotiated procedure phase

Suppliers should note that this is a specialized procurement for a specific EU institution with particular technical and organizational requirements. Early engagement with the contracting authority through the Q&A section is recommended to clarify any technical or procedural questions.

Footnotes

1. 1Electronic submission is mandatory. Paper submissions are not accepted. Suppliers must have a valid EU Login account and access to the EU Funding and Tenders Portal to participate.
2. 2Two-factor authentication methods include EU Login mobile app, security keys compliant with FIDO2 standards, trusted platform modules (TPM), passkeys on mobile devices, or national eID cards where available. Suppliers should set up at least one method in advance.
3. 3ThinkPad is a line of business-oriented laptop computers produced by Lenovo since 2005, when Lenovo acquired IBM's PC business. The L14 series is part of Lenovo's professional computing portfolio.