Cleaning Services for the premises of SG/REFORM-DG HOME-DG ECFIN in Greece

This opportunity involves a tender for cleaning services at the premises of the European Commission (specifically the SG/REFORM-DG HOME-DG ECFIN) in Greece. The tender identifier is EC-COMM/ATH/2025/OP/0230, and it is characterized as an open procedure, inviting companies to submit proposals. The estimated total contract value is €200,000, which is typical for such procurement contracts. Eligible applicants likely include both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies specializing in cleaning services, although the notice indicates it may not be suitable for SMEs. The geographic scope is primarily Greece, although EU and EEA operators can generally participate. The main target sector specified is cleaning services, identified by the CPV code 90910000. The nature of the contract is a procurement service contract focusing on recurrent cleaning needs, categorized under operational services. The project stage reflects ongoing service delivery rather than research or development. The submission process is electronic, with submissions due by August 22, 2025, at 18:00 Athens time. Participants must provide a Personal Identification Code (PIC) for involvement, whether submitting as individuals or as part of a consortium. The contract will operate under a framework agreement lasting an initial 12 months, with the potential for three renewals. Evaluation criteria will prioritize quality (60%) over price (40%). The decision on contract awards will be based on the best price-quality ratio. While specific information about success rates has not been provided, EU public procurement is known for varying outcomes based on competition. There is no co-funding requirement involved; successful contractors will receive established payment for the services rendered. Overall, this tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified service providers to engage with a prominent EU institution in a long-term cleaning service capacity.

This is an invitation to tender for cleaning services for the premises of SG/REFORM-DG HOME-DG ECFIN in Greece. The procedure identifier is EC-COMM/ATH/2025/OP/0230. The submission method is electronic. This is an open procedure. The description is for recurrent services for cleaning needs. The estimated total value is €200000. The TED publication date is 14/07/2025. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG COMM Communication. The main classification (CPV) is 90910000 Cleaning services. The nature of the contract is services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The award method is best price-quality ratio. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The TED reference is 132/2025 456943-2025. The date and time of public opening is 26/08/2025 11:30 Europe/Athens. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 22/08/2025 18:00 Europe/Athens. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 14/08/2025 04:00 Europe/Athens.

The following documents are available for download:

Invitation to tender Invitation letter, published on 14/07/2025, Version 1, with translations in EL (Greek).

Annex I to ITT Technical Specifications, Tender specifications, published on 14/07/2025, Version 1, with translations in EL (Greek).

Annex II. to ITT Draft Framework Contract, Draft contract, published on 14/07/2025, Version 1, with translations in EL (Greek).

Appendix 1 Security requirements, Draft contract annex, published on 14/07/2025, Version 1, with translations in EL (Greek).

Annex 2. Declaration on honour, Declaration on honour (tender), published on 14/07/2025, Version 1, with translations in EL (Greek).

Annex 6 Financial Offer Form, Financial offer form, published on 14/07/2025, Version 1, with translations in EL (Greek).

Annex 7. Technical Offer Form, Other invitation to tender document, published on 14/07/2025, Version 1, with translations in EL (Greek).

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below, using the electronic submission method.

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In summary, this is a call for tenders by the European Commission for cleaning services for their premises in Greece. The contract is worth an estimated €200,000 and will last for 48 months. The tender is open to all eligible companies, and the award will be based on the best price-quality ratio. The deadline for submitting tenders is August 22, 2025. The submission must be done electronically. A Participant Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The eSubmission system supports multiple languages and encrypts uploaded documents.

Eligible Applicant Types:The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the nature of the tender, it is likely open to companies or organizations that provide cleaning services. This could include SMEs, large enterprises, or other types of service providers capable of fulfilling the contract requirements.

Funding Type:The funding type is procurement, specifically a service contract. The call is for tenders for cleaning services, indicating that the selected applicant will be awarded a contract to provide these services in exchange for payment.

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

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):The geographic eligibility is focused on Greece, as the cleaning services are for premises located in Greece. Therefore, applicants should be based in Greece or have the capacity to provide services in Greece.

Target Sector:The target sector is cleaning services. The call specifically seeks tenders for recurrent cleaning services.

Mentioned Countries:Greece is explicitly mentioned as the location for the services.

Project Stage:The project stage is for operational services, specifically recurrent cleaning services. The tender is not for research, development, or demonstration, but for the provision of established services.

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

Application Type:The application type is an open call for tenders. The procedure type is explicitly stated as "Open procedure."

Nature of Support:The nature of support is monetary. The selected contractor will receive payments for the cleaning services provided.

Application Stages:The number of application stages is not explicitly detailed, but it involves at least one stage of submitting a tender, which will then be evaluated based on the selection criteria. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio.

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

Co-funding Requirement:The co-funding requirement is not mentioned in the provided text.

Summary:

This opportunity is a call for tenders (EC-COMM/ATH/2025/OP/0230) issued by the European Commission, DG COMM, for cleaning services for the premises of SG/REFORM-DG HOME-DG ECFIN in Greece. The procedure is an open procedure with an estimated total value of €200,000. The contract duration is a maximum of 48 months, and the award will be based on the best price-quality ratio within a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The TED publication date is 14/07/2025, and the deadline for receipt of tenders is 22/08/2025 at 18:00 Europe/Athens time. Submissions must be sent electronically. The call is open to any organization capable of providing cleaning services in Greece, and a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is required for participation, whether as a single tenderer or as part of a consortium. The eSubmission system supports various file types and has specific requirements for attachment names and sizes (files less than 50 MB, maximum 200 files). The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses UTF-8 character set encoding. The system encrypts all uploaded documents to ensure integrity and confidentiality.