European Partnership for the Analysis of Conflict Consequences (E-PACC)

The European Commission, through DG ECHO (European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations), has issued a call for tenders under the title "European Partnership for the Analysis of Conflict Consequences" (E-PACC). This opportunity, identified as EC-ECHO/2025/OP/0020, is classified as a procurement contract for services rather than a grant. The aim of this initiative is to engage service providers capable of delivering expert analysis and assessments regarding conflicts and their humanitarian consequences, thus strengthening disaster risk management capacities across Europe.

Eligible applicants include service providers and companies with the relevant expertise. The opportunity is not deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises, implying it targets larger organizations, research institutions, or consulting firms. There are no specific consortium requirements, allowing both single applicants and consortia to participate. Geographic eligibility is likely open to EU entities, with potential consideration for international participation.

The project emphasizes the fields of civil protection, emergency management, and humanitarian aid. The estimated contract value is €2 million, with a maximum duration of 48 months. The selection process will focus on the best price-quality ratio, highlighting the importance of expertise and service quality, rather than price alone.

The procedure for submission is open, with electronic submission mandated. The deadline for tender submissions is set for September 16, 2025, at 16:00 CET, and the subsequent public opening of tenders will occur on September 17, 2025. Interested parties must use a Personal Identification Code (PIC) to submit their tenders. The eSubmission system can accommodate document uploads, but individual files must be under 50 MB, and the maximum number of files per submission is capped at 200.

In summary, the E-PACC procurement aims to establish a partnership for ongoing operational services related to conflict analysis and humanitarian support, reinforcing connections between various stakeholders in disaster management at a European level.

The European Commission, DG ECHO European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) is offering a call for tenders for the European Partnership for the Analysis of Conflict Consequences (E-PACC). The procedure identifier is EC-ECHO/2025/OP/0020. This is an open procedure and submissions must be electronic.

The E-PACC aims to exploit knowledge and expertise on conflicts and their potential humanitarian and emergency management consequences to provide expert assessments and analysis to the disaster risk management field. It aims to continue reinforcing the linkages between civil protection, emergency management and scientific communities at the European level, on a 24/7 basis.

The estimated total value of the tender is 2,000,000 EUR. The TED publication date is 04/08/2025. The main classification (CPV) code is 73300000 Design and execution of research and development. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. The award method is best price-quality ratio. This is not a framework agreement.

Key milestones include:
TED publication date: 04/08/2025
Date and time of public opening: 17/09/2025 10:30 Europe/Brussels
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 16/09/2025 16:00 Europe/Brussels
Contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after: 08/09/2025 06:00 Europe/Brussels

The following documents are available for download:
EN1. Invitation to tender Invitation letter Published on 04/08/2025 Version 1 No translations available
EN2. TENDER SPECIFICATIONS (T.S.) Tender specifications Published on 04/08/2025 Version 1 No translations available
EN3. Annex 6 to the T.S. financial offer form Financial offer form Published on 04/08/2025 Version 1 No translations available
EN4. Annex II to the invitation to Tender Contrat template Draft contract Published on 04/08/2025 Version 1 No translations available

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The submission method is electronic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

How to proceed if the system is slow or doesn’t work while uploading/downloading documents?
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In summary, this tender opportunity, EC-ECHO/2025/OP/0020, is an invitation for organizations to bid on a project focused on analyzing the consequences of conflicts and providing expert assessments to the disaster risk management field. The European Commission, specifically DG ECHO, is seeking a partner to exploit knowledge and expertise on conflicts and their humanitarian consequences. The goal is to strengthen the connection between civil protection, emergency management, and scientific communities at the European level, operating on a 24/7 basis. The tender is valued at 2 million EUR, and the contract will last for 48 months. The selection will be based on the best price-quality ratio. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by September 16, 2025. A Participant Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The eSubmission system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses encryption to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but given that it is a call for tenders, it is likely open to a range of organizations with the relevant expertise, including research institutions, consulting firms, and other entities capable of providing the required services. 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).

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a service contract.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity is open to both single applicants and consortia. The 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).

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but given that it is an EU funding opportunity, it is likely open to entities based in the EU and potentially other countries associated with EU programs.

Target Sector: The program targets the disaster risk management field, civil protection, emergency management, and scientific communities. It focuses on the analysis of conflict consequences, humanitarian aid, and emergency management. The CPV code provided (73300000) indicates "Design and execution of research and development".

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned, but the opportunity is managed by the European Commission, implying a focus on the European Union.

Project Stage: The project stage is focused on providing expert assessments and analysis, suggesting a mature stage where knowledge and expertise are applied to provide services.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the tender is 2,000,000 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 services.

Application Stages: The number of application stages is not explicitly mentioned, but it involves at least one stage of submitting a tender.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned.

Co-funding Requirement: The co-funding requirement is not mentioned.

Summary:

This is a call for tenders for the "European Partnership for the Analysis of Conflict Consequences (E-PACC)". The European Commission, DG ECHO, is seeking to procure services related to the analysis of conflicts and their humanitarian and emergency management consequences. The goal is to provide expert assessments and analysis to the disaster risk management field and to reinforce the linkages between civil protection, emergency management, and scientific communities at the European level. The procedure is an open procedure with electronic submission. The estimated total value of the contract is 2,000,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 48 months. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio. The deadline for receipt of tenders is September 16, 2025. Tenderers must submit their tenders electronically and should consult the provided documents, including the invitation to tender, tender specifications, financial offer form, and draft contract. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate in this call for tenders. The system supports all 24 official EU languages. The maximum number of documents the system will allow you to upload per tender is 200 files. The eSubmission system accepts files that are less than 50 MB in size.