Interactive Web Applications Development & Support II (IWADES II)

This summary describes a public procurement contract opportunity for "Interactive Web Applications Development & Support II" under the identifier CEDEFOP/2025/OP/0006, managed by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP). The tender is open to all qualified economic operators that can provide ICT services, particularly in software development and technical support, as indicated by the CPV code 72000000.

The contract is for services and is structured as a framework agreement with a potential maximum duration of 48 months, including opportunities for extensions. The evaluation for contract awards will be based on the best price-quality ratio, assigning 60% weight to quality and 40% to price.

Submissions must be made electronically through the EU's Funding and Tenders Portal, and a Personal Identification Code (PIC) is necessary to participate, whether as a solo applicant or as part of a consortium. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for July 22, 2025, at 15:59 CEST.

The opportunity emphasizes compliance with EU public procurement rules, ensuring adherence to principles of transparency and equal treatment. The tender documents, including the invitation letter, specifications, and annexes, will be available for download, and the submissions must comply with specific technical requirements, such as file size limits. Lastly, the contracting authority will not respond to questions submitted after July 14, 2025, at 04:00 CEST.

The opportunity is a call for tenders for Interactive Web Applications Development & Support II (IWADES II) with procedure identifier CEDEFOP/2025/OP/0006. The submission method is electronic and it is currently open for submission. The lead contracting authority is the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, CEDEFOP. The main classification (CPV) code is 72000000, which refers to IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The nature of the contract is for services, with a maximum contract duration of 48 months. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio. It is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The TED publication date is 13/06/2025. The date and time of the public opening is 23/07/2025 at 12:00 Europe/Athens. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 22/07/2025 at 15:59 Europe/Athens. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 14/07/2025 at 04:00 Europe/Athens.

The available documents include:
EN1. Invitation to tender IWADES II Invitation letter Published on 13/06/2025 Version 1 No translations available
EN2. Tender specifications IWADES II Tender specifications Published on 13/06/2025 Version 1 No translations available
EN3. Annexes Tender Docs IWADES II Other invitation to tender document Published on 13/06/2025 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) include:
How to proceed if the system is slow or doesn’t work while uploading/downloading documents? The recommendation is to use the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. If the issue persists, clear the cache and cookies on the Internet browser. Published on 13/02/2025 20:52
Which Internet browsers does eSubmission support? The system supports the latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. For the most up-to-date technical recommendations, click on the link System Requirements. Published on 13/02/2025 20:52
Is it possible to view the details of the submission after the deadline? No, the content of the submission is not accessible after submitting the tender as the system encrypts all attachments upon upload. Thus, the system will not allow decryption after the upload. Published on 13/02/2025 20:50
Where can I find my submissions in Manage My Area, in the Funding & Tenders portal? Submissions can be found in one of these sections: In ‘My Submission(s)’: tenders in response to open calls for tenders, requests to participate. Published on 17/10/2024 20:40
Which size should attachments have? eSubmission accepts files that are less than 50 MB in size. Any larger sizes will not be accepted by the system. Published on 17/10/2024 20:36
How should I name attachments in eSubmission? Attachments must be named following the System Requirements. See the following conditions: The Published on 03/10/2024 16:39
Can I submit a video in eSubmission? Which formats are supported? Check the System Requirements of eSubmission. Published on 03/10/2024 16:37
I received an invitation from the F&T Portal but cannot view the procurement documents. Invited candidates can only see the procurement documents after having selected an organisation. Go to F&T Portal, “My Invitations”. Click on “Select Organisation” from the “Action”. Published on 03/10/2024 16:37
Do I need to validate my PIC in order to submit a tender in eSubmission? 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). For subcontractors PIC is Published on 03/10/2024 16:36
I have an issue uploading a file in eSubmission and it’s giving me an error. What do I do? Make sure it follows the technical requirements of the system. A) For procurement procedures: B) For req Published on 03/10/2024 16:36
How many attachments can I upload per submission? The maximum number of documents the system will allow you to upload per tender is 200 files. Check the eSubmission System Requirements in the documentation. Published on 03/10/2024 16:35
Why do tenderers need a PIC? It is mandatory to register for a PIC if you intend to submit a tender or a request to participate. Only one PIC per organisation must be used. Therefore, if your organisation already Published on 23/04/2024 17:14
How do I register my organisation and get a Participant Identification Code (PIC)? First, check if the organisation is already registered using the Search PIC tool under 'How to Participate' > Participant Register. If your organisation is a bigger Published on 23/04/2024 16:07
What is the validity period of a PIC? A PIC is unique and its validity is not limited in time. Published on 22/04/2024 22:55
How many languages does the system support? The system is multilingual and supports all 24 official EU languages. Published on 01/04/2024 19:56
Which is the character set encoding in the system? The character set encoding is UTF-8. Published on 22/02/2024 23:58
Does the system use encryption to ensure the integrity and the confidentiality of the information? Yes, the system encrypts all uploaded documents, using an asymmetric key as an encryption mechanism. Published on 22/02/2024 23:57
Which file types does the system support? The supported file types depend on the type of submission you want to make. The allowed file types are specified within the system requirements linked to the procedure in question. M Published on 21/02/2024 23:55
Can I view and edit my draft submission? Until the deadline for the submission has been reached, submissions in the draft status can be edited, viewed and deleted. Published on 24/03/2023 21:32
In the submission report, under the name of our entity, "Legal form: UNKNOWN" is displayed while in the system, our legal form was correctly displayed. Is this a problem for the submission? No, it is just a display issue. This is not blocking for you: you can submit. Published on 03/08/2021 22:07
I sent my submission on time and a few days later, I received an automatic email informing me that the deadline for the reception of submissions had been reached. Does this mean that my submission was not correctly sent? No, this is an auto-generated notification sent when the time limit of receipt defined for the call for tenders has been reached. Until then, you had the possibility of withdrawing Published on 03/08/2021 22:05

In summary, this is a call for tenders by the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) for interactive web applications development and support services. The tender, named IWADES II, is an open procedure, meaning any interested party can submit a tender. The contract is a framework agreement, implying a longer-term partnership. The maximum duration of the contract is 48 months. The award will be based on the best price-quality ratio. The tender documents, including the invitation letter, tender specifications, and annexes, are available for download. Submissions must be made electronically through the eSubmission system, and a Participant Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for tenderers. The deadline for submitting tenders is July 22, 2025. The eSubmission system supports various file types and has specific requirements for file sizes and naming conventions. The system also encrypts uploaded documents to ensure confidentiality.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, since it is a call for tenders for services, it is likely open to companies, firms, and potentially other organizations capable of providing interactive web applications development and support services. The requirement for a PIC (Personal Identification Code) suggests that registered organizations are the target applicants.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a call for tenders. The nature of the contract is for services.

Consortium Requirement: The text mentions that a PIC is mandatory to participate in a call for tenders as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium). Therefore, both single applicants and consortia are eligible.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated. However, given that it is an EU funding opportunity, it is likely open to entities within the EU and potentially the EEA, and possibly other countries depending on specific agreements.

Target Sector: The target sector is ICT (Information and Communication Technology), specifically IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, as indicated by the CPV code 72000000. The description also mentions "Interactive Web Applications Development & Support."

Mentioned Countries: No specific countries are mentioned. The contracting authority is the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP), suggesting a European focus. The date and time of the public opening are given in "Europe/Athens" timezone.

Project Stage: The project stage is for development and support of interactive web applications, implying a need for established entities capable of providing these services.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is not specified in the provided text.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, with electronic submission.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing services related to interactive web applications development and support.

Application Stages: The number of application stages is not explicitly mentioned, but the process involves submitting a tender, which will then be evaluated based on the best price-quality ratio.

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

Co-funding Requirement: The co-funding requirement is not mentioned in the provided text.

Summary:

This is a call for tenders, CEDEFOP/2025/OP/0006, for "Interactive Web Applications Development & Support II (IWADES II)". The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) is the lead contracting authority. The procedure type is an open procedure, and submissions must be electronic. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 22/07/2025 at 15:59 Europe/Athens time. The TED publication date is 13/06/2025, and the TED reference is 112/2025 383496-2025. The contract's nature is for services, with a maximum duration of 48 months. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio, and it is a framework agreement without reopening of competition. The main classification (CPV) code is 72000000, which refers to IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Tenderers need a PIC (Personal Identification Code) to participate, whether as a single entity or as part of a consortium. The eSubmission system supports various file types and has a maximum attachment size of 50 MB per file, with a limit of 200 files per submission. The system supports all 24 official EU languages and uses UTF-8 character set encoding. The system encrypts all uploaded documents. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 14/07/2025 04:00 Europe/Athens.