Data provision and analysis on secondary raw materials to boost recovery of Strategic and Critical Raw Materials (SCRMs) contained in Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

This document outlines a forthcoming EU procurement opportunity titled "Data provision and analysis on secondary raw materials to boost recovery of Strategic and Critical Raw Materials (SCRMs) contained in Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)." This planned initiative by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) aims to gather data and analysis pertaining to the recovery of critical raw materials, including rare earth elements, copper, and silicon, from various electronic waste sources. This effort supports the Directorate-General for Environment's (DG ENV) work in proposing new material recovery targets as part of the review process of the WEEE Directive and the Circular Economy Act targeted for completion in Q4 2026.

The contract is classified under procurement type "Services," and the main CPV code is 73210000, focusing on research consultancy services related to natural sciences and engineering. The procurement process is set as an open call for expressions of interest, with the registration deadline on November 25, 2025, and electronic submissions required via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Potential applicants may include research institutes, consulting firms, and large enterprises with relevant technical expertise, as the SME suitability indicator is marked as false, indicating that smaller firms might not be the primary candidates.

This is a negotiated procedure intended for low to middle value contracts, although the specific funding amount is not disclosed. The successful contractor will be compensated for services rendered, with payment contingent upon achieving defined deliverables rather than through grant funding. The procurement aims to address the sectors of circular economy, waste management, and environmental sustainability.

The opportunity has an application process that requires interested parties to express their interest electronically starting from November 11, 2025. The tender evaluation will take place after the expression of interest deadline, and a formal date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is expected on November 26, 2025. This initiative represents a critical step in improving EU resource management and sustainability efforts, particularly in the context of waste electronic and electrical equipment.

This is a publication announcing the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre's intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. This is not a call for tenders. The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/IPR/2025/MVP/6036-EXA. The title of the planned call for tenders is "Data provision and analysis on secondary raw materials to boost recovery of Strategic and Critical Raw Materials (SCRMs) contained in Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)".

The JRC needs access to data and analysis related to the recovery of critical raw materials (e.g. rare earths elements, copper, Silicon) contained in Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (e.g. consumer electronic products, IT equipment, wind turbines, PV panels) to support its work for DG ENV on proposing novel material recovery targets (AA CEP2C). This work is led in the context of the review of the WEEE Directive and will be a key component of the Circular Economy Act planned for Q4 2026.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The estimated total value is not specified. The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG JRC Joint Research Centre. The main classification (CPV) code is 73210000 Research consultancy services. The nature of the contract is for services. There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-11-11 Europe/Brussels. The deadline for expression of interest is 26/11/2025 06:59 Europe/Rome. The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-11-26 Europe/Rome.

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. The address for expression of interest is "Express interest".

A frequently asked question is: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: 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. This was published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, this is an announcement of a forthcoming opportunity, not an active call for tenders. The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) plans to launch a negotiated procedure to procure data and analysis services related to the recovery of critical raw materials from electronic waste. This initiative aims to support the Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) in setting new material recovery targets as part of the Circular Economy Act and the review of the WEEE Directive. The focus is on obtaining insights into the recovery of materials like rare earth elements, copper, and silicon from various types of electronic equipment, including consumer electronics, IT equipment, wind turbines, and solar panels. Interested parties can express their interest electronically, with a deadline in late November 2025. The actual call for tenders is expected to be launched shortly after the expression of interest deadline. The contract value is expected to be in the low to middle range.

Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity is for a negotiated procedure, and while the specific eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, the nature of the contract (services, research consultancy) suggests that eligible applicants could include research institutes, consulting firms, or other organizations with expertise in data provision and analysis related to raw materials and waste management.

Funding Type: This is a planned call for tenders, specifically a "negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract," which implies a procurement or service contract.

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

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly mentioned, but given that it is an EU funding and tenders portal, it is highly likely that the opportunity is open to entities within the EU, and possibly EEA or associated countries. The specific eligibility criteria will be detailed in the future call for tenders.

Target Sector: The program targets the following sectors: environment, waste management, and raw materials. Specifically, it focuses on data provision and analysis related to the recovery of Strategic and Critical Raw Materials (SCRMs) contained in Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The relevant raw materials mentioned are rare earth elements, copper, and silicon.

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned. The relevant region is the EU, as the call originates from the European Commission, DG JRC.

Project Stage: The project stage is related to data provision and analysis, which suggests a development or validation stage, providing data to support policy development.

Funding Amount: The opportunity is described as a "middle/low value contract," but the estimated total value is not specified.

Application Type: The application type will be a negotiated procedure, following an expression of interest.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for services, specifically data provision and analysis.

Application Stages: The application will involve at least two stages: an expression of interest and a subsequent negotiated procedure.

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

Co-funding Requirement: Co-funding requirements are not mentioned in the provided text.

Summary:

This is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated call for tenders by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). The call, identified by the procedure identifier EC-JRC/IPR/2025/MVP/6036-EXA, aims to procure data and analysis services related to the recovery of strategic and critical raw materials (SCRMs) from Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The JRC needs this data to support the Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV) in proposing novel material recovery targets within the context of the review of the WEEE Directive and the Circular Economy Act planned for Q4 2026. The specific raw materials of interest include rare earth elements, copper, and silicon, and the WEEE includes consumer electronic products, IT equipment, wind turbines, and PV panels.

This is not a call for tenders yet, but rather a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure. Interested parties are invited to express their interest electronically, starting from November 11, 2025, with a deadline of November 26, 2025. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is November 26, 2025. The contract will be for services, specifically research consultancy services, and is not a framework agreement. The main classification according to CPV is 73210000, which refers to research consultancy services. The selected contractor will provide data and analysis to support the European Commission's policy work on circular economy and waste management.