Fornitura di materiale per i laboratori scientifici del JRC di Ispra

This opportunity is a planned procurement by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) located in Ispra, Italy, aimed at acquiring laboratory equipment, supplies, and related services. It is categorized as a procurement contract rather than a traditional grant, meaning successful applicants will be contracted vendors who provide materials and equipment and receive payment for these goods.

Eligible applicants for this procurement include suppliers and vendors of laboratory equipment and scientific supplies. Although the opportunity may not be particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises due to its complexity or scale requirements, there is no formal exclusion, and theoretically, any commercial entity capable of supplying the required materials and complying with EU procurement regulations is eligible to apply.

The procurement is described as an "emergency" contract, necessitated by the exhaustion of budgets from existing framework contracts. The scope encompasses a variety of laboratory-related supplies and services, including but not limited to scientific laboratory equipment, consumables, environmental testing equipment, construction and installation services for laboratories, and maintenance and repair services for existing equipment. The indicative classification code for the procurement is CPV code 38000000, which pertains to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

The geographical eligibility primarily targets suppliers located within the European Union, although possibilities for international participation exist depending on the specific terms of the tender. The application process involves two to three stages: registration/pre-qualification, formal tender submission, and evaluation/award. The maximum contract duration is set for 12 months.

There is no specified funding amount within the available data, and the application type is described as an open call for tenders through a public procurement procedure. Interested suppliers must submit their expression of interest electronically between January 8, 2026, and January 22, 2026. The indicative start date for launching the negotiation procedure is also set for January 22, 2026.

In summary, this opportunity represents a vital procurement initiative to secure necessary laboratory supplies and services for ongoing scientific operations at JRC Ispra, filling a gap left by the depletion of budget from previous contracts.

This is a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure, not a call for tenders.

The procedure identifier is EC-JRC/IPR/2026/MVP/0031-EXA.

The description of the planned call for tenders is the supply of equipment and supplies for scientific laboratories of JRC Ispra. The reason for this call is that the framework contracts 944018 and 944020 have no more budget available. While waiting for the new framework contracts, an "emergency" contract can be established for covering the urgent needs of scientific laboratories.

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 Commissione europea, Centro comune di ricerca (JRC).

The main classification (CPV) code is 38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses).

The nature of the contract is supplies.

The maximum contract duration is 12 months.

The framework agreement is a framework agreement without reopening of competition.

The start date for expression of interest is 2026-01-08 Europe/Brussels.

The deadline for expression of interest is 22/01/2026 05:59 Europe/Rome.

The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2026-01-22 Europe/Rome.

The method of expression of interest is electronic.

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

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In summary, this is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated procurement procedure by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, Italy. The JRC intends to procure equipment and supplies for its scientific laboratories. This procurement is necessary because existing framework contracts have exhausted their budgets, and this "emergency" contract will cover urgent needs until new framework contracts are in place. The procedure will be a negotiated procedure for a middle or low value contract. Companies interested in participating in this future tender are invited to express their interest electronically. The expression of interest period starts on January 8, 2026, and ends on January 22, 2026. The indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure is January 22, 2026.

Eligible Applicant Types: The opportunity is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. While the specific eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, it can be inferred that suppliers of laboratory equipment and supplies are the target applicants. This would likely include SMEs and potentially larger enterprises capable of fulfilling the supply contract.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. The nature of the contract is for supplies.

Consortium Requirement: The information does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. Given the nature of the opportunity as a supply contract, it is likely that a single applicant is sufficient, although consortia are not explicitly excluded.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but since the contracting authority is the European Commission, Centro comune di ricerca (JRC), it can be inferred that the opportunity is open to entities within the EU, and potentially EEA or EU candidate countries. The location of the JRC laboratory is in Ispra, Italy, which suggests a focus on suppliers able to deliver to that location.

Target Sector: The target sector is laboratory equipment and supplies. The CPV code provided, 38000000, confirms this, indicating "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)". This falls under the broader category of scientific equipment and potentially research and development.

Mentioned Countries: Italy is mentioned as the location of the JRC laboratory in Ispra. The European Union is also implicitly mentioned as the contracting authority is the European Commission.

Project Stage: This opportunity targets suppliers who can provide existing, commercialized equipment and supplies. Therefore, the project stage is commercialization.

Funding Amount: The opportunity is described as a "negotiated low or middle value procedure," but the estimated total value is not specified. This suggests the funding amount is variable but likely under €200k, possibly even under €50k, given the "emergency" nature and the reference to framework contracts with limited remaining budget.

Application Type: The application type is a planned negotiated procedure. This involves an expression of interest followed by a negotiated procedure.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for the supply of equipment and supplies.

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

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned. As a negotiated procedure, the success rate will depend on the number of invited participants and the competitiveness of their offers.

Co-funding Requirement: There is no mention of a co-funding requirement.

Summary: This opportunity is a planned procurement by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, Italy, for the supply of equipment and supplies for its scientific laboratories. It is intended as an "emergency" measure to cover urgent needs while waiting for new framework contracts to be established, as the existing framework contracts have exhausted their budgets. The procedure will be a negotiated one, involving an initial expression of interest from potential suppliers, followed by a negotiation phase. The contract is expected to be of low or middle value, and the maximum duration is 12 months. The opportunity targets suppliers of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The start date for expression of interest is January 8, 2026, with a deadline of January 22, 2026. The indicative date for the launch of the negotiated procedure is January 22, 2026. Interested suppliers should submit their expression of interest electronically.