Electric power supply for the premises of the European Union institutions in Bratislava, Slovakia

Open procedure tender EP-INLO/LUX/2026/OP/0012 by the European Parliament INLO for the supply of electricity to EU premises at Hurbanovo námestie 6, Bratislava (approx. 2,700 m2, estimated annual consumption 450,000 kWh). The contract is for supplies (CPV 09310000) with a maximum duration of 72 months and an estimated total value of €450,000 excluding VAT, awarded on the basis of lowest price (fixed EUR/MWh for year 1). Key dates: TED publication 16/04/2026, optional information meeting 05/05/2026, deadline for questions 19/05/2026, tender submission deadline 02/06/2026 23:59 CET by email to INLO.06A20.2026.M007@europarl.europa.eu and public opening 03/06/2026. Tenderers must meet exclusion and selection criteria, provide the signed Tender Form with unit price (EUR excl. VAT/MWh) and required annexes, and comply with Slovak authorisation requirements for electricity suppliers.

What it funds

Scope

Supply of electricity (alternating current 50 Hz, 22 kV/0.4 kV) to European Parliament and European Commission premises in Bratislava (House of Europe and Europa Experience exhibition). Renewable-sourced supply is encouraged but not mandatory; contractor must handle registration, metering and network agreements.

Estimated value and duration:Estimated total value €450,000 (for the full contract). Maximum contract duration six years (initial 12 months, renewable up to 5 times); supply expected to start January 2027 ¹.

1. 1Contracting authority: European Parliament, INLO - Directorate-General for Infrastructure and Logistics
2. 2Procedure: Open tender (non-electronic submission); award by lowest price (fixed unit price per MWh for year 1)
3. 3Main CPV: 09310000 Electricity; nature of contract: supplies

Who can apply

Natural or legal persons and public entities established in EU Member States and third countries party to applicable procurement agreements. Tenderers must meet exclusion and selection criteria (legal, financial, technical capacity for electricity supply) and may subcontract; groups/consortia permitted.

Key deadlines & submission

Note:submissions must use the provided Tender Form and include required annexes and supporting evidence; tender validity period 90 days from closing date. There is an optional online information meeting (05/05/2026 10:00 CET). See procurement documents for full requirements ¹.

How award and invoicing work

Award is to the lowest-priced compliant tender based on fixed price per MWh for year 1. Price quoted in EUR excl. VAT; monthly invoicing. Contract terms, payment (30 days), data protection, liability and termination rules are set out in the draft contract and specifications.

Footnotes

1. 1Procurement documents, specifications, tender form and draft contract are available on the Funding & Tenders Portal Tender page.

Opportunity summary

The European Parliament (Directorate-General for Infrastructure and Logistics, INLO — Directorate for Sustainable Buildings and Facilities in Luxembourg) has published an open procedure call for tenders for the electric power supply to EU institutional premises in Bratislava, Slovakia (House of Europe and Europa Experience). The procurement reference is EP-INLO/LUX/2026/OP/0012 (TED reference 260415-2026). The contract is for supply of electricity (CPV 09310000) as a supplies contract with a maximum duration of 72 months (six years). The estimated total value for the full period is €450,000. The contract is awarded on the basis of lowest price (fixed price per MWh for the first year to be submitted).

Key dates:Deadline for receipt of tenders: 02/06/2026 23:59 CET (submission by e-mail to INLO.06A20.2026.M007@europarl.europa.eu). Public opening: 03/06/2026 10:00 CET in Luxembourg. Deadline for requesting additional information/questions: 19/05/2026 23:59 CET; replies by 21/05/2026 23:59 CET. Probable contract signature: July 2026; expected start of supply: January 2027 ¹.

Scope and deliverables

The contract covers electricity supply (alternating current, 50 Hz, delivered at 22 kV / 0.4 kV) to the EU premises in Bratislava located at Hurbanovo námestie 6 — specifically the Liaison Office of the European Parliament and the Representation of the European Commission (offices and conference hall) and the permanent exhibition Europa Experience (cinema, multimedia). The combined estimated annual consumption indicated is approximately 450,000 kWh (buildings surface approx. 2,700 m2 combined; values indicative and may change). The Contractor must provide the all-inclusive electricity supply service and perform related tasks such as registration/termination procedures, agreements with network operators, management of delivery points, possible delivery and installation of meters where necessary, and will invoice in kWh with reference unit for price submission MWh. The contracting authority encourages, but does not require, supply from renewable energy sources and requests proof when renewable origin is claimed.

Contract duration, value and award

Initial contract duration:12 months with up to five renewals (total maximum 6 years / 72 months). Estimated total value for 6 years: €450,000 (indicative). Award criterion: lowest price based on the fixed price per MWh submitted for the first year. Payment monthly; price expressed in EUR exclusive of VAT. Price indexation rules to be negotiated during the procedure; detailed terms in the draft contract and specifications.

Eligibility, selection and required documents

Participation is open to natural or legal persons and public entities established in EU Member States and to entities from third countries where specific procurement agreements provide access. Tenderers must indicate country of establishment and provide evidence acceptable under national law. The tenderer must submit the completed and signed Tender Form and all supporting documents requested in the procurement documents. Groups of economic operators and subcontracting are allowed subject to the requirements in the specifications and associated annexes. Tenderers must comply with exclusion and selection criteria in the Financial Regulation; documentary evidence may be requested during the procedure. Compliance with EU restrictive measures (e.g., Regulation 833/2014 and subsequent amendments) is required and tenderers must complete the specific form addressing those measures.

1. 1Mandatory submission: completed and signed TENDER FORM (financial offer: fix unit price in EUR excl. VAT per MWh for year 1).
2. 2Annex 2: Declaration on honour concerning exclusion and selection criteria.
3. 3Annex 3: Compliance with restrictive measures (Russia/Annex XIX related rules) where applicable.
4. 4Annex 5: Financial identification form — bank details and supporting documents.
5. 5If a group/consortium: Annex 6 (information sheet concerning groups of economic operators) and proof of legal status and joint and several liability or equivalent.
6. 6If subcontractors are used: Annex 7 (declaration concerning subcontractors) and Annex 8 (subcontractor undertaking); subcontractors whose share exceeds 20% must provide the Tender Form signed and evidence for exclusion/selection.
7. 7Company contract template to be submitted with the tender (the draft contract is provided; tenderers may propose their own template).
8. 8Any technical/supporting evidence requested under selection criteria (authorisations under Slovak energy law Act No. 251/2012 Coll. and other requisite licenses to act as electricity supplier).

Technical and environmental requirements

Electricity must be supplied as alternating current 50 Hz at 22 kV (VN) with transformation to 0.4 kV where applicable. The contracting authority encourages supply from renewable sources defined in Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and requests proof of renewable origin if claimed (e.g., guarantees of origin demonstrating electricity was produced and injected into the grid). The contractor must comply with environmental policy requirements and EMAS principles applied by the European Parliament; staff working on the contract may need specific environmental, safety or technical training if requested. The contractor must also comply with all relevant legislation and standards and take best-endeavours obligations for reliable supply and management of delivery points.

How to submit

Tenders must be submitted exclusively by e-mail to INLO.06A20.2026.M007@europarl.europa.eu (the tender specifications state submissions must be sent exclusively at the address indicated; the procurement documents include detailed submission terms). Submissions by any other method will be disregarded. Tenderers are advised to subscribe to the call on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to receive document updates. The working language is English; tenders may be submitted in any EU official language but originals are in English and English version prevails in case of discrepancy.

Submission format and validity

The submitted price must be all-inclusive, expressed in EUR exclusive of VAT, with the reference unit for price submission MWh (fixed price for the first year). The price submitted remains unchanged for the first year. The tender remains valid for 90 days from the closing date. Invoices are issued monthly and payment terms in the draft contract apply (30 calendar days to make payment from recording of invoice).

Evaluation, award and contractual conditions

Evaluation is based on compliance with exclusion and selection requirements; the award is to the lowest-priced acceptable tender. The contracting authority may request documentary evidence at any point and reserves the right to reject tenders that fail exclusion or selection checks. The draft direct service contract (model) sets out detailed contractual terms (performance, liability, termination, data protection, security rules, invoicing, audit rights, IP, governing law: EU law complemented by Slovak law; disputes to the General Court of the Court of Justice of the EU). The contract includes obligations on insurances, staff qualifications, security clearances where needed, subcontracting controls, and confidentiality/data protection obligations under Regulation (EU) 2018/1725.

Categorisation and structured extraction

Below are the extracted structured answers describing the opportunity characteristics in detail.

1. 1Eligible Applicant Types: Natural persons and legal entities, public entities, suppliers from EU Member States and third countries that have specific procurement access agreements with the EU. Groups of economic operators (consortia) and subcontractors are permitted. Typical participants: energy suppliers, utilities, electricity traders, licensed electricity providers, suppliers able to conclude grid access agreements and perform supplier change procedures, SMEs and large enterprises that hold the required legal authorisations and financial/technical capacity.
2. 2Funding Type: Procurement / Tender (direct service contract for supplies). This is a public procurement for purchasing electricity, not a grant or loan.
3. 3Consortium Requirement: Other (single tenderer or group/consortium allowed). A single tenderer may bid; groups of economic operators are permitted but must provide proof of legal form and joint and several liability (Annex 6).
4. 4Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): EU (tender open to entities established in EU Member States) and entities from third countries that hold a specific procurement agreement with the EU (per procurement documents). The delivery point is in Slovakia (Bratislava).
5. 5Target Sector: Energy / Utilities (electricity supply).
6. 6Mentioned Countries: Slovakia (delivery location Bratislava). Contracting authority located Luxembourg (European Parliament). Documents reference EU-wide rules and Slovakia-specific energy legislation (Act No. 251/2012 Coll.) for supplier authorisations. TED published by EU.
7. 7Project Stage: Supply / Operational delivery (commercial supply stage; the contract concerns ongoing provision of electricity and network/service management).
8. 8Funding Amount: Estimated total value €450,000 for the full contract period (6 years) and indicative annual consumption ~450,000 kWh. Reference unit for pricing: EUR per MWh. The contract value for 6 years is indicative; tenderers must propose unit price per MWh for year 1.
9. 9Application Type: Open call (open procedure) published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal / TED. Submission is by e-mail to the indicated address (non-electronic/exclusive email submission as specified).
10. 10Nature of Support: Money (commercial supply of electricity invoiced monthly) and associated operational services (non-monetary service components included in the all-inclusive supply price: meter installation/management, registration with network operators, delivery point management).
11. 11Application Stages: 1 (single-stage tender submission followed by evaluation and award; there is an optional information meeting and Q&A phase prior to submission).
12. 12Success Rates: Not provided in the documents. As a competitive open procurement with award to lowest price among compliant tenders, success depends on meeting exclusion/selection criteria and offering the lowest acceptable price; no numeric success-rate data available.
13. 13Co-funding Requirement: No. The contract is a procurement for supply; no co-funding or contribution from bidders is required. Tenderers must provide financial guarantees and evidence of capacity if requested, but no co-funding obligation is stated.
14. 14Templates: Application forms and templates provided in procurement documents. Key templates and structure include: the Invitation Letter; Part 2 Conditions; Part 3 Specifications; Technical Specifications (Annex 1); TENDER FORM (financial offer and declaration on honour); Annex 2 (Declaration on honour concerning exclusion and selection criteria); Annex 3 (restrictive measures compliance form); Annex 5 (Financial identification form); Annex 6 (group info sheet); Annex 7 and 8 (subcontractor forms); Draft contract (Direct service contract). The TENDER FORM structure requires company identification, declaration on honour, contact email, offered unit price (EUR excl. VAT / MWh), and evidence of authority of signatory and company contract template to be attached.

Practical next steps for interested bidders

1. 1Download and study all procurement documents published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal (Invitation letter, Conditions, Specifications, Technical Specifications, Tender Form, Draft Contract and Annexes) and the TED notice for full details Funding & Tenders Portal - Tender Details.
2. 2Verify legal eligibility and required licences under Slovak energy law (Act No. 251/2012 Coll. and complementary legal requirements) to act as electricity supplier or partner with a licensed supplier. Prepare documentary proof.
3. 3Decide whether to tender as a single company or as a group/consortium; if in a group, prepare Annex 6 and joint liability documentation and appoint a lead/authorised representative.
4. 4Prepare the Tender Form including the fixed unit price per MWh for year 1 (EUR excl. VAT), attach required evidence (authority of signatory, company contract template, Annexes as applicable, financial identification form and banking proof).
5. 5If claiming supply from renewable sources, assemble guarantees of origin and evidence that supplied electricity was produced and injected to the grid as renewable energy.
6. 6Submit written questions by 19/05/2026 23:59 CET to inlo.lux.ao@europarl.europa.eu; review published replies. Attend the optional online information meeting (05/05/2026 10:00 CET) if relevant and register representatives per instructions.
7. 7Submit the tender by e-mail to INLO.06A20.2026.M007@europarl.europa.eu before 02/06/2026 23:59 CET, ensuring the tender file includes all requested annexes and signed forms and follows language and format requirements.
8. 8Prepare to provide documentary evidence requested by contracting authority within short deadlines (the authority may request evidence within 8 calendar days).

This procurement is a standard open procedure for purchasing electricity supplies for EU institutional facilities in Bratislava. The focus for bidders is to demonstrate legal authorisation to supply electricity in Slovakia, reliable operational capacity to manage delivery points and change-of-supplier procedures, compliance with exclusion and selection rules, and to submit the most competitive all-inclusive fixed unit price per MWh for the first year, accompanied by the required signed forms and supporting evidence. The procurement documents and draft contract contain full legal, administrative and technical obligations and should be read in full before preparing the tender. Tender documents and annexes ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Procurement documents, Invitation to tender and Technical Specifications including the Tender Form and Draft Contract published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and referenced TED notice contain detailed requirements and timelines. See documents and download links on the opportunity page: F&T Tender details.

Opportunity Overview

This is an open procedure tender (EP-INLO/LUX/2026/OP/0012) issued by the European Parliament's Directorate-General for Infrastructure and Logistics (INLO) for the supply of electricity to EU institutions' premises in Bratislava, Slovakia, specifically the Liaison Office of the European Parliament, the Representation of the European Commission, and the Europa Experience exhibition at Hurbanovo namestie 6, 81103 Bratislava. The premises cover approximately 2,700 m2 with an estimated annual consumption of 450,000 kWh, subject to variation.

The contract nature is supplies (CPV 09310000 - Electricity), with a maximum duration of 72 months (6 years). Estimated total value is €450,000 excluding VAT. Award criterion is lowest price based on fixed price per MWh for the first year.

Key Dates and Milestones

1. 1TED publication date: 16/04/2026
2. 2Online information meeting: 05/05/2026 at 10:00 CET (via TEAMS)
3. 3Deadline for questions: 19/05/2026 at 23:59 CET
4. 4Deadline for replies to questions: 21/05/2026 at 23:59 CET
5. 5Tender submission deadline: 02/06/2026 at 23:59 CET (email to INLO.06A20.2026.M007@europarl.europa.eu)
6. 6Public opening: 03/06/2026 at 10:00 CET (Plateau de Kirchberg, L-2929 Luxembourg)
7. 7Probable contract signature: July 2026
8. 8Start of supply: January 2027

Eligibility and Who Can Apply

Open to natural or legal persons and public entities from EU Member States or third countries with specific public procurement agreements with the EU. Tenderers must not be subject to restrictive measures under Article 29 TEU or Article 215 TFEU, including those related to Russia (e.g., entities owned >50% by Russian nationals or established in Russia). Groups of economic operators and subcontracting permitted, with joint and several liability.

Exclusion Criteria

• Bankruptcy, insolvency, or analogous situations
• Breaches of tax or social security obligations
• Grave professional misconduct, fraud, corruption, or criminal offences
• Significant deficiencies in prior contracts
• Irregularities or resistance to audits
• Full details in procurement documents (Articles 138-143 of Financial Regulation)

Selection Criteria

• Legal/regulatory: Enrolled in relevant trade register; authorisations under Slovak Act No. 251/2012 Coll. on energy
• Economic/financial: Sufficient resources (evidence on request)
• Technical/professional: Capacity to supply electricity (evidence on request)

Tenderers must submit a signed Tender Form with unit price (EUR excl. VAT / MWh), declaration on honour, and company contract template. Evidence of authority and capacities may be requested.

Technical Requirements

Supply alternating current at 50 Hz, 22kV/0.4kV (EIC code:24ZZS80658500000). Encouraged (not mandatory): 100% renewable sources per EU Directive 2018/2001 with 0 gCO2/MWh and proof of grid injection. All-inclusive service: network agreements, meter installation, deviation responsibility, list updates. Fixed price per MWh for year 1; invoicing per kWh monthly. Invoices encouraged to show CO2 footprint.

Delivery Points:Single point: Hurbanovo namestie 6, Bratislava (amendable with 1-month notice, no compensation).

Submission and Procedure

Non-electronic submission exclusively by email to INLO.06A20.2026.M007@europarl.europa.eu. Working language: English (original documents in English prevail). Questions to inlo.lux.ao@europarl.europa.eu. Subscribe via Funding & Tenders Portal for updates: EU Funding & Tenders Portal. TED reference: 74/2026 260415-2026.

Contract Terms

• Price: Fixed first year, indexation negotiable thereafter; excl. VAT; monthly payment within 30 days via PEPPOL or electronic systems
• Duration: 6 years from signature
• Governing law: EU law + Slovak law; disputes to General Court of EU
• Environmental: Compliance with EMAS; equal opportunities policy
• No financial guarantees required; variants not permitted

Additional Considerations

Tenders valid 90 days. Parliament may cancel without compensation. Access to premises regulated (badges, hours: Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00, Fri 08:30-13:30). Comply with Slovak energy laws. Detailed docs at Primary Opportunity URL. TED Notice: TED Notice.

Note:2FA required for EU Login by June 2026; prepare accordingly ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1EU Funding & Tenders Portal requires 2-factor authentication from 30/06/2026.