ASSISTANCE FOR ASSESSING ECONOMIC IMPACTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

This document outlines a forthcoming procurement opportunity from the European Commission, specifically under DG GROW, concerning assistance for assessing economic impacts in the construction sector. The intended contract is recognized as a middle or low-value service contract aimed at providing economic research services, particularly analyzing the implications of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and related delegated acts such as thresholds, labeling, and Green Public Procurement.

Eligible applicants are likely to include consulting companies, research institutes, and universities with expertise in economic analysis pertaining to construction. The project is expected to be open to EU member states and possibly EEA countries, reflecting typical EU procurement eligibility, although specific geographical restrictions have not been clarified.

The procurement process is set to unfold as a negotiated procedure rather than an open tender. Interested parties can express their interest electronically starting from September 17, 2025, with a deadline of October 4, 2025. Following this, the indicative launch date for the negotiated procedure is October 6, 2025. It should be noted that this announcement serves as a pre-information notice and is not a direct call for tenders; detailed procurement documentation will be made available closer to the launch date.

The maximum duration for the contract is specified as 12 months. While the exact funding amount has not been disclosed, it is referenced as a middle or low-value contract, suggesting it may be under €200,000. Co-funding requirements are not mentioned, and applicants are not expected to contribute financially beyond the service provision.

The success rates for procurement tenders are not specified and can vary significantly based on the number of applicants and the criteria used for evaluation. It is important for interested parties to monitor the European Commission's platforms for updates and detailed instructions on the submission process once the formal call for tenders is published.

This is a pre-information notice for a planned negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract, not a call for tenders. The contracting authority is announcing its intention to publish a future opportunity.

The procedure identifier is EC-GROW/2025/MVP/0112-EXA.

The title of the planned call for tenders is ASSISTANCE FOR ASSESSING ECONOMIC IMPACTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR.

The description is ASSESSING ECONOMIC IMPACTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR CPR - Impact assessment delegated acts: thresholds, labelling, GPP, etc. - economic analysis.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract.

The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG GROW - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs.

The main classification (CPV) code is 79311400 - Economic research services.

The nature of the contract is for services.

The maximum contract duration is 12 months.

There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-09-17 Europe/Brussels.

The deadline for expression of interest is 04/10/2025 05:59 Europe/Brussels.

The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-10-06 Europe/Brussels.

The method of expression of interest is electronic.

To express interest, applicants must use the electronic address provided.

A question and answer section is available, requiring login to create questions. A FAQ section is also available, with the possibility to download the Q&A in xls format.

One public question and answer is available:

Question: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference?

Answer: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure.

Published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, this is not an open call for tenders but a preliminary announcement from the European Commission, DG GROW, indicating their intention to launch a negotiated procedure for a low or middle value contract in the future. The project aims to secure assistance for assessing economic impacts within the construction sector, specifically related to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and its associated impact assessment delegated acts, including aspects like thresholds, labelling, and Green Public Procurement (GPP). The contract will be for services, with a maximum duration of 12 months. Parties interested in potentially participating in this future negotiated procedure should express their interest electronically between September 17, 2025, and October 4, 2025. The indicative launch date for the negotiated procedure is October 6, 2025. The procedure identifier is EC-GROW/2025/MVP/0112-EXA.

Eligible Applicant Types: The information provided does not explicitly state the eligible applicant types. However, given that it is a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract related to economic research services, the eligible applicants could include SMEs, large enterprises, research institutes, consulting firms, and other organizations with expertise in economic research and impact assessment within the construction sector.

Funding Type: The funding type is a service contract, as indicated by the "Nature of the contract: services". This means the selected applicant will be contracted to provide specific services in exchange for payment.

Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. This will likely be specified in the future call for tenders.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The information does not explicitly define geographic eligibility. However, since the contracting authority is the European Commission, DG GROW, it is highly likely that the geographic eligibility will include EU member states. It may also extend to EEA countries or other countries depending on the specific requirements outlined in the future call for tenders.

Target Sector: The target sector is the construction sector, specifically focusing on assessing economic impacts related to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and related aspects such as impact assessment delegated acts, thresholds, labelling, and Green Public Procurement (GPP).

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned. The relevant region is the European Union, given the contracting authority is the European Commission.

Project Stage: The project stage is related to providing economic research services, which suggests a development or implementation stage where the selected contractor will conduct assessments and analysis.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is described as a "middle/low value contract." While a specific range is not provided, this suggests the funding amount is likely to be under €200k, possibly even under €50k, but this is speculative.

Application Type: The application type will be a negotiated procedure, which means that the contracting authority will invite a limited number of pre-selected candidates to submit proposals. The first step is to express interest electronically.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for services rendered.

Application Stages: There will be at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent submission of a proposal if invited to the negotiated procedure.

Success Rates: Success rates cannot be determined from the provided information. Negotiated procedures typically have lower success rates compared to open calls, as the number of invited candidates is limited.

Co-funding Requirement: The information does not specify whether co-funding is required. This will likely be detailed in the future call for tenders.

Summary:

This is a pre-announcement of a future negotiated procedure for a low to middle value service contract. The European Commission, DG GROW, intends to contract an organization to provide assistance in assessing the economic impacts within the construction sector, specifically related to the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and associated delegated acts concerning thresholds, labelling, and Green Public Procurement (GPP). The main classification for this contract falls under economic research services. The maximum contract duration is 12 months.

The first step for interested parties is to express their interest electronically, with a start date for expression of interest of September 17, 2025, and a deadline of October 4, 2025. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is October 6, 2025. This announcement is not a call for tenders, and procurement documents are not yet available. The actual call for tenders will be launched at a later date, and only those invited will be able to submit a proposal. The opportunity is about obtaining economic research services to assess the impacts of construction products regulation.