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Bereitstellung von Zeitarbeitskräfte für das JRC Karlsruhe

2b71d138-31fd-4326-954b-e6462648f420-CNOpenTender24 days ago24 days agoSeptember 5th, 2025July 24th, 2025

Overview

This opportunity involves a procurement contract issued by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Karlsruhe, Germany, for the provision of temporary administrative and technical staff. The estimated total contract value is €1.2 million, and it is structured as a framework agreement allowing for multiple suppliers with the possibility of renewal up to three times after the initial term of 12 months. The target sectors for this staffing contract include human resources, finance, accounting, archiving, and general secretarial services, which may need to be performed in controlled radiation environments.

Eligible applicants include businesses capable of providing temporary staffing, with no specific preference for small and medium-sized enterprises Although SMEs are not explicitly targeted, they are not outright excluded if they can meet the requirements. The application process is an open call, allowing any suitable entity to submit a tender electronically. The award will be based solely on price, emphasizing a competitive bidding process.

The deadline for submission of tenders is September 5, 2025, at 16:00 (Europe/Berlin time), with a public opening of submissions scheduled for September 8, 2025. The contracting authority will not respond to inquiries submitted after August 28, 2025. Participation requires a valid Personal Identification Code (PIC), and submission files must be less than 50 MB, following specific naming conventions.

The tender documents include an invitation letter, administrative annex, declaration of honour, technical specifications, financial offer form, and a draft contract. All inquiries and submissions are to be conducted through the eSubmission system, which supports all 24 official EU languages and employs encryption for data security.

Detail

This is a call for tenders, reference number EC-JRC/KRU/2025/OP/1584, for the provision of temporary staff to the JRC Karlsruhe. The TED reference is 140/2025 485726-2025. The European Commission, Gemeinsame Forschungsstelle (JRC) is the lead contracting authority.

The JRC Karlsruhe requires a contract to provide personnel for temporary administrative or technical support tasks as needed. The focus is on human resources, finance and accounting, archiving, and general secretarial work. The work may be carried out in the controlled area of the JRC Karlsruhe, where special radiation protection measures must be observed.

The procedure type is open. The estimated total value is 1,200,000 EUR. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The award method is the lowest price. It is a framework agreement with reopening of competition.

The TED publication date is 24/07/2025. The date and time of the public opening is 08/09/2025 10:00 Europe/Berlin. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 05/09/2025 16:00 Europe/Berlin. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 28/08/2025 05:00 Europe/Berlin.

The submission method is electronic, and submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given.

The documents available for download are:
DE01-Zeitarbeitskraft ITT Invitation letter, published on 24/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE02-Zeitarbeitskraft Adm. Annex Tender specifications - adm. part, published on 24/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE03-Zeitarbeitskraft DoH Declaration on honour (tender), published on 24/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE04-Zeitarbeitskraft TS Technical specifications, published on 24/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE05-Zeitarbeitskraft Finanzielles Angebot Financial offer form, published on 24/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available
DE06-Zeitarbeitskraft Vertrag Draft contract, published on 24/07/2025, Version 1, No translations available

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In summary, the European Commission's JRC Karlsruhe is seeking tenders for a framework agreement to provide temporary administrative and technical staff. The contract is valued at 1.2 million EUR and will run for a maximum of 48 months. The tender is an open procedure, meaning any interested party can submit a bid electronically by the deadline of September 5, 2025. The award will be based on the lowest price. The required staff will support areas such as human resources, finance, accounting, archiving, and general secretarial duties, potentially within a controlled radiation area, necessitating adherence to specific safety protocols. Tenderers must register for a Participant Identification Code (PIC) and ensure their submissions comply with the eSubmission system's technical requirements, including file size limits and naming conventions. The documentation includes an invitation letter, administrative annex, declaration of honour, technical specifications, financial offer form, and a draft contract.

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Breakdown

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the nature of the tender, it is likely that companies or organizations that can provide temporary staff, including personnel supply services, are eligible. This could include staffing agencies, recruitment firms, or similar entities.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a service contract. The JRC Karlsruhe is seeking to contract with an organization to provide temporary staff.

Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, the FAQ mentions that a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate in a call for tenders as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium). This suggests that both single applicants and consortia are potentially eligible.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated. However, given that it is an EU tender and the location of the JRC is in Karlsruhe, Germany, it is likely that companies registered in the EU or EEA countries are eligible.

Target Sector: The target sector is personnel supply services, specifically for administrative and technical support tasks. The areas of focus include human resources, finance and accounting, archiving, and general secretarial work.

Mentioned Countries: Germany is mentioned as the location of the JRC Karlsruhe. The European Union is also mentioned as the lead contracting authority is the European Commission.

Project Stage: This opportunity is for the provision of services, so the project stage is not applicable in the traditional sense. Instead, it is about the operational capacity of the applicant to provide the required services.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 1,200,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, with electronic submission.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing temporary staff services.

Application Stages: The number of stages is not explicitly mentioned, but it would likely involve at least two stages: submission of the tender and evaluation of the tender.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: There is no mention of a co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This is a call for tenders issued by the European Commission, specifically the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Karlsruhe, Germany. The JRC is seeking a contractor to provide temporary administrative and technical staff on an as-needed basis. The key areas of support include human resources, finance and accounting, archiving, and general secretarial duties. The estimated total value of the contract is 1,200,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 48 months. The procedure type is an open procedure, meaning any eligible organization can apply. The award method will be based on the lowest price. The submission method is electronic, and the deadline for receipt of tenders is September 5, 2025, at 16:00 Europe/Berlin time. The TED publication date was July 24, 2025. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after August 28, 2025, at 05:00 Europe/Berlin time. The tender documents include an invitation letter, administrative annex, declaration of honor, technical specifications, financial offer form, and a draft contract. The eSubmission system supports various file types and has specific requirements for attachment names and sizes (files less than 50 MB). A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses encryption to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the information.

Short Summary

Impact
The funding aims to provide temporary administrative and technical staffing services to the Joint Research Centre in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Applicant
Applicants should have expertise in providing temporary staffing services, particularly in administrative and technical roles, including knowledge of radiation safety protocols.
Developments
The funding will support the provision of personnel for human resources, finance, accounting, archiving, and general secretarial work, especially in controlled radiation environments.
Applicant Type
This funding is designed for businesses that provide staffing services, including large enterprises and specialized staffing agencies.
Consortium
This funding opportunity does not require a consortium; it is open to single applicants.
Funding Amount
The estimated total value of the contract is €1,200,000.
Countries
Germany is explicitly mentioned as the location for performance, but the opportunity is open to EU and EEA countries.
Industry
The funding targets the business services sector, specifically temporary staffing services.