Climate change and implications for occupational safety and health: analysis of regulatory framework, impacts, and measurement challenges (3 Lots)
Overview
Eligible applicants include organizations and consortiums capable of providing relevant research and analysis services. Candidates can express interest individually or as groups, but if they plan to submit joint tenders, they must first register as a consortium. The work is designed to evaluate the implications of climate change on worker health and safety, identifying risks and prevention measures across EU member states.
The total budget for the contract is set at EUR 139,990, divided into lots as follows: Lot 1 focuses on climate change's psychosocial impacts with a budget of EUR 49,995, Lot 2 examines the EU's policy and regulatory landscape with a budget of EUR 40,000, and Lot 3 addresses statistical evidence and measurement challenges with a budget of EUR 49,995. The expected deliverables for each lot include research reports, case studies, policy briefs, and presentations, aimed at developing actionable insights to inform EU policy debates on occupational safety in the context of climate change.
The application process consists of at least two stages, starting with an expression of interest required by February 5, 2026, to then receive invitations for tender submissions. Interested parties must submit their interest electronically, adhering to the stated deadlines. There are no specific geographical restrictions outlined, but the focus remains on EU regulations and policies, suggesting eligibility primarily for EU-based organizations.
The maximum anticipated project duration for the contracts ranges from 9 to 11 months, with implementation expected to start by the end of March 2026. The contracting authority will compensate contractors based on the completion and acceptance of deliverable outputs related to the research agenda outlined in each lot. No co-funding requirement has been stated, and the success rates for application submissions are not disclosed. This initiative represents a critical step towards understanding and addressing climate change-related occupational hazards across Europe.
Detail
The contracting authority is undertaking a major research activity focusing on climate change and OSH during 2026-2028. This includes investigating climate change-related risks, their impacts on workers’ health, and measures to prevent or manage these risks. The activity will take a holistic approach, exploring how different climate drivers intersect to generate or amplify a wide range of occupational risks. It builds upon previous work by the contracting authority, including studies on OSH in green jobs and the circular economy, guidance for workplaces on heat at work, and findings from the ‘OSH Pulse 2025’ survey.
The call for tenders invites bids for services aimed at collecting information and developing knowledge on the following subjects:
1. Climate change, psychosocial risks, and mental health.
2. Overview of policy and regulation on climate change and OSH in the European Union.
3. Facts and figures on climate change and OSH: statistical evidence and measurement challenges.
Expected deliverables include research reports, case study reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
The maximum total budget available for the contract is EUR 139,990 (excluding VAT), divided as follows:
Lot 1: EUR 49,995
Lot 2: EUR 40,000
Lot 3: EUR 49,995
It is possible to express interest as an individual organization or a consortium. Invited candidates can submit a joint tender with other economic operators only if they have expressed interest in the planned procedure as a consortium.
The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The lead contracting authority is the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA). The main classification (CPV) code is 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services.
Details for each Lot are as follows:
Lot 1: Climate change, psychosocial risks and mental health
Description: The specific objectives of the services to be provided under Lot 1 are:
To explore the three main pathways through which climate change can pose a risk to workers’ mental health
To provide an in-depth focus on the organisational impact pathway, showing how changes in work organisation and psychosocial risks can arise from climate change-related disruptions and adaptation measures
To identify limitations, gaps and needs in the current understanding of the issues discussed, recognizing areas where further research is required
To discuss implications for the prevention and management of climate change-related risks in the workplace
To compile and analyse illustrative case examples that demonstrate how organisations are addressing psychosocial risks linked to climate change, highlighting lessons learned, innovative practices and their potential for transferability
Nature of the contract: services
Maximum contract duration: 11 months
Estimated value: EUR 49,995
Lead contracting authority: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
Framework agreement: None
Main classification (CPV): 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Lot 2: Overview of policy and regulation on climate change and OSH in the European Union
Description: The specific objectives of the services to be provided under Lot 2 are:
To analyse the existing EU OSH policy framework and related instruments, both legislative and non-legislative, from a climate change-related risk prevention point of view with the aim of identifying the extent to which these risks are effectively covered, as well as existing gaps and areas for potential improvements.
To extensively map and analyse national-level legislative and non-legislative instruments (e.g., laws, strategies, guidance, standards, collective agreements) that aim to prevent or mitigate climate change-related risks and either explicitly focus on OSH or have significant OSH implications.
To identify and discuss limitations, gaps and needs within the EU and national policy frameworks and related instruments addressing climate change-related OSH risks.
To discuss potential implications for workplaces in ensuring compliance with regulation on the prevention and management of climate change-related risks.
To compile and analyse illustrative case examples showcasing different national policy approaches to prevent climate change-related risks, highlighting lessons learned, innovative practices and their potential for transferability.
Nature of the contract: services
Maximum contract duration: 9 months
Estimated value: EUR 40,000
Lead contracting authority: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
Framework agreement: None
Main classification (CPV): 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Lot 3: Facts and figures on climate change and OSH: statistical evidence and measurement challenges
Description: The specific objectives of the services to be provided under Lot 3 are:
To map existing data and data sources on climate change-related risks and impacts in the area of OSH collected and made available by international and national entities.
To analyse such data and provide an overview of the OSH implications of climate change in terms of exposure to occupational risks, impacts on workers’ safety and health, and implemented prevention measures at the EU and at national levels.
To identify and discuss limitations, gaps and needs regarding data availability at EU and national levels and formulate potential solutions.
To map existing measurements and indicators used to assess or estimate exposure to climate change-related hazards, corresponding risks levels, or resulting impacts on workers’ safety and health in occupational settings.
To provide an overview and analysis of the existing measurements and indicators for assessing or estimating exposure to climate change-related hazards, corresponding risks levels, or resulting impacts on workers’ safety and health in occupational settings.
To identify and discuss limitations and gaps in the area of measurement and indicators, including on the lack of harmonised standards, and formulate potential solutions.
To provide examples of good practices at EU or national levels in terms of data collection or data availability.
Nature of the contract: services
Maximum contract duration: 10 months
Estimated value: EUR 49,995
Lead contracting authority: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)
Framework agreement: None
Main classification (CPV): 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Milestones for all Lots:
Start date for expression of interest: 2026-01-22 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for expression of interest: 06/02/2026 05:59 Europe/Madrid
Indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure: 2026-02-06 Europe/Madrid
Submissions must be sent exclusively via electronic means to the address provided for expressing interest.
Two questions have been asked and answered:
Question 1: We are trying to "express interest" following the link above, but we are unable to submit it. Although we are logged into the system.
Answer 1: Please follow the guidelines available in F&T Portal on How to prepare your expression of interest in eSubmission. In case you need technical help, please contact: ec-funding-t... Published on 29/01/2026 16:08
Question 2: What is the expected start date for project implementation?
Answer 2: The estimated start date for the implementation of all three Lots is end of March 2026. Published on 27/01/2026 19:03
In summary, this is an announcement that EU-OSHA plans to launch a call for tenders for research services related to climate change and occupational safety and health. The research will be divided into three lots, each focusing on a different aspect of the relationship between climate change and worker safety and health: psychosocial risks and mental health, policy and regulation, and statistical evidence and measurement challenges. Organizations or consortia interested in participating in the future tender process should express their interest electronically by the specified deadline. The overall aim is to gather information and develop knowledge to better understand and manage the occupational safety and health implications of climate change. The expected start date for project implementation is the end of March 2026.
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Breakdown
Funding Type: Procurement, specifically a service contract.
Consortium Requirement: Both single and consortium applications are allowed. However, if submitting a joint tender, the involved economic operators must have initially expressed interest as a consortium.
Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): Not explicitly stated, but given the contracting authority (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work) and the focus on EU policy and regulation, it is highly likely that the geographic eligibility is within the EU.
Target Sector: Climate, Health, and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). More specifically, it targets research services related to climate change risks and their implications for occupational safety and health.
Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the European Union is referenced as the area of focus for policy and regulation.
Project Stage: Research, data collection, analysis, and knowledge development. The expected deliverables are research reports, case study reports, policy briefs, and presentations, indicating a need for mature research capabilities.
Funding Amount: The maximum total budget available for the contract is EUR 139,990 (excluding VAT). Lot 1 has a budget of EUR 49,995, Lot 2 has a budget of EUR 40,000, and Lot 3 has a budget of EUR 49,995.
Application Type: Planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract. The first step is to express interest electronically.
Nature of Support: Money, specifically payments for the provision of research services.
Application Stages: At least two stages. First, an expression of interest. Second, a submission to the negotiated procedure, which is invitation-only for those who expressed interest.
Success Rates: Not specified.
Co-funding Requirement: Not specified.
This opportunity is a planned call for tenders by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) for research services related to climate change and its impact on occupational safety and health. The overall aim is to collect information and develop knowledge on climate change-related risks and their implications for workers' health. The call is divided into three lots: (1) Climate change, psychosocial risks, and mental health; (2) Overview of policy and regulation on climate change and OSH in the European Union; and (3) Facts and figures on climate change and OSH: statistical evidence and measurement challenges. The total budget is EUR 139,990 (excluding VAT), divided among the three lots. The procedure is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. Interested parties, either individual organizations or consortia, must first express their interest electronically by February 6, 2026. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is February 6, 2026, and the estimated start date for project implementation is the end of March 2026. Deliverables include research reports, case study reports, policy briefs, and presentations. The maximum contract duration is between 9 and 11 months, depending on the lot.
Short Summary
Impact The funding aims to develop comprehensive knowledge on how climate change poses occupational safety and health risks to workers across the EU. | Impact | The funding aims to develop comprehensive knowledge on how climate change poses occupational safety and health risks to workers across the EU. |
Applicant Applicants should possess expertise in occupational safety and health research, climate change impacts, and policy analysis. | Applicant | Applicants should possess expertise in occupational safety and health research, climate change impacts, and policy analysis. |
Developments The funding will support research services related to climate change, psychosocial risks, mental health, and the overview of policy and regulation on climate change and OSH in the EU. | Developments | The funding will support research services related to climate change, psychosocial risks, mental health, and the overview of policy and regulation on climate change and OSH in the EU. |
Applicant Type This funding is designed for research organizations, specialized consultancies, universities, and inter-organizational consortiums with relevant expertise. | Applicant Type | This funding is designed for research organizations, specialized consultancies, universities, and inter-organizational consortiums with relevant expertise. |
Consortium Both single applicants and consortiums are permitted, but joint tenders require prior registration as a consortium. | Consortium | Both single applicants and consortiums are permitted, but joint tenders require prior registration as a consortium. |
Funding Amount The total contract value is EUR 139,990, with individual lot budgets of EUR 49,995 for Lot 1, EUR 40,000 for Lot 2, and EUR 49,995 for Lot 3. | Funding Amount | The total contract value is EUR 139,990, with individual lot budgets of EUR 49,995 for Lot 1, EUR 40,000 for Lot 2, and EUR 49,995 for Lot 3. |
Countries The funding is primarily relevant for EU member states as the research focuses on EU OSH policy frameworks. | Countries | The funding is primarily relevant for EU member states as the research focuses on EU OSH policy frameworks. |
Industry The funding targets the sectors of climate change, occupational safety and health (OSH), and research services. | Industry | The funding targets the sectors of climate change, occupational safety and health (OSH), and research services. |
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