Provision of Legal Advice - SRB/OP/2/2026

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) has launched an open tender (SRB/OP/2/2026) for the provision of legal advice across multiple domains of law via a multiple framework service contract with an estimated total value of €14,000,000. The framework has an initial duration of 24 months, renewable twice (up to 48 months as planned), and the SRB intends to award places to a maximum of eight economic operators. Award criteria are weighted 70% quality and 30% price and submission is mandatory via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal (eSubmission). The submission deadline is 21 September 2026, 16:00 CEST and applicants must follow the tender dossier Annexes, including Annex 9 for required documents and Annex II draft framework contract.

What it funds

Scope summary

Framework contract for the provision of legal advice across multiple domains of law to the Single Resolution Board (SRB). Services are procured as a framework agreement with time and means tasks and ad hoc assignments.

Estimated contract value:€14,000,000 (estimated overall contract amount for the framework) ¹.

1. 1Lead contracting authority: Single Resolution Board (SRB) - srb.europa.eu
2. 2Procurement type: services, CPV 79100000 (legal services), framework contract
3. 3Duration: planned period 48 months; initial framework 24 months with 2 possible renewals

Who can apply and how

Eligible applicants:Law firms and legal service providers meeting the selection and exclusion criteria set out in the procurement documents; individual tenderers and consortia may participate as specified in the tender dossier.

1. 1Submission method: electronic via the Funding and Tenders Portal (eSubmission required)
2. 2Tender evaluation: quality 70% / price 30% (see procurement documents for details)
3. 3SME suitability: indicated as not SME suitable in the project data

Key documents and next steps

Procurement documents:Invitation to tender, Tender specifications, Draft framework contract and annexes are published on the Funding & Tenders Portal; consult the dossier for selection/exclusion, award criteria and required submission documents Link to tender. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1See Annex I Tender specifications and Annex II Draft Framework Contract in the tender dossier on the Funding & Tenders Portal for full contractual, eligibility and evaluation details.

Opportunity summary

Title:Provision of Legal Advice - SRB/OP/2/2026. Contracting authority: Single Resolution Board (SRB). Subject: Provision of Legal Advice in different domains of law to the SRB under a framework contract for services. Procurement type: services; contracting system: framework agreement. Estimated overall contract value: €14,000,000. Lot structure: single lot (LOT-0001). Tender publication date: 30 June 2026. Submission method: mandatory electronic submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal (eSubmission). Closing / deadline: 21 September 2026, 16:00:59 CET. Open tender event (indicative): 24 September 2026, 11:00 (per tendering process entry).

Primary objective:To engage one or more legal service providers under a framework contract to supply legal advice and related services across multiple domains of law to the Single Resolution Board over the duration of the contract.

Key procurement characteristics

1. 1Contract nature: services procured through a framework agreement (fa-w-rc).
2. 2Planned duration: framework contract concluded for an initial period of 24 months, renewable twice (total planned period referenced as 48 months).
3. 3Estimated overall contract amount: €14,000,000 (currency EUR).
4. 4Main CPV code: 79100000 (legal services).
5. 5Awarding criteria weight: quality 70% and price 30% (detailed criteria and parameters are in the procurement documents).
6. 6Submission method: required eSubmission through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal; tenderers must use the Portal eForms/Submission tools.
7. 7Tender documents published: Invitation to tender; Annex I Tender specifications; Annex II Draft Framework Contract for Services; Annexes 1 to 7 (Word); Annex 8 Guidance on support documentation for the Exclusion Criteria; Annex 9 List of documents to be submitted.

Eligibility and applicant requirements

Eligible applicant types:legal service providers including law firms, partnerships, individual lawyers, networks, or combinations thereof. The procurement framework permits participation by economic operators that meet the selection and exclusion criteria set out in the tender documents. The procurement documents reference specific tenderer qualification requests and selection criteria; tenderers should consult Annexes and the Invitation to Tender for detailed requirements, including exclusion and selection evidence.

Consortium requirement:The procurement allows submission by an individual economic operator or by economic operators acting together (e.g., consortia or joint ventures) provided they meet the submission, selection and capacity requirements described in the procurement documents. Tenderers must follow the rules for consortium/joint tendering and provide the requested supporting documentation.

Beneficiary geographic scope and contracting authority context:The Contracting Authority is the Single Resolution Board (SRB), the central resolution authority within the Banking Union. The tender is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal; eligible bidders are those permitted under the Union procurement rules and the specific procurement documents. The tender is aimed at suppliers operating within the EU/EEA/participating Member States context (the SRB operates within the EU Banking Union). Bidders from other jurisdictions should consult the procurement documents for nationality and eligibility rules.

Scope of services and expected deliverables

Scope:Provision of legal advice in different domains of law. The Tender Specifications (Annex I) and the Draft Framework Contract (Annex II) define the precise requirements, task categories, service levels, reporting and invoicing arrangements. Services will be provided on a time and means / unit-rate basis or as otherwise specified in the contract; the framework contract enables call-offs for specific assignments during the contract period.

1. 1Types of legal services: multi-domain legal advice (public law, administrative law, financial regulation and banking resolution law, EU law, contract law, employment law, procurement law, litigation and representation before courts/tribunals, compliance and investigations, data protection, and other areas as specified).
2. 2Service delivery: advisory reports, legal opinions, representation in proceedings, drafting of legal documents, participation in meetings, training and ad hoc legal assistance.
3. 3Contract form: framework contract with possibility of multiple call-offs/orders electronically, electronic ordering and payment features indicated in the procurement lot description.
4. 4Contract duration and renewals: initial 24 months, renewable up to two times as provided in the draft contract.

Financial and administrative information

Key dates

1. 1Tender publication: 30 June 2026 (documents published on the Funding & Tenders Portal).
2. 2Consider changed until date for certain documents (e.g., Annexes): 14 July 2026 (document-specific change window).
3. 3Deadline for questions / additional information request period ends: 11 September 2026 (see tendering process additional information request period).
4. 4Submission deadline / Closing date: 21 September 2026, 16:00:59 CET (EU portal timing).
5. 5Open tender event (date listed in tendering process): 24 September 2026, 11:00 (likely an opening / evaluation event; consult portal for details).
6. 6Tender update: 24 September 2026 (status update recorded).

Application and evaluation process

Application type:standard public tender submission through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using eSubmission. Tenderers must register in the Portal, complete the required eForms, and upload all supporting documents listed in Annex 9 and the Invitation to Tender. The procurement documents include guidance on exclusion, selection and evidence requirements (Annex 8 and Annexes 1-7).

Submission templates and required documents:The contracting authority has published Annexes 1 to 7 in Word format, Annex 8 guidance on support documentation for the exclusion criteria, and Annex 9 — List of documents to be submitted. Tenderers should use the provided templates and follow the list and guidance precisely to ensure completeness and compliance with exclusion and selection rules ¹.

Application stages and evaluation workflow:The tender process will typically include at least the following stages: eligibility/exclusion checks (based on evidence in Annex 8), selection (capacity, legal, financial and professional requirements), and award evaluation (quality and price scoring applying the 70/30 weighting). The contracting authority may conduct clarifications, interviews or presentations if specified in the tender documents. The framework contract award will result in one or more contractors being selected for call-offs under the framework.

Nature of support and financial conditions

Funding type and nature of support:This is a public procurement for services (service contract / framework agreement). Successful tenderers will receive monetary remuneration for services provided under the terms of the framework contract and subsequent call-offs. Payments, invoicing and electronic payment mechanisms are described in the tender documents and the draft framework contract. There is no requirement for co-funding from tenderers; services are procured against payment by the contracting authority as per contract rates and call-off orders.

Consortia, subcontracting and joint bids

The tender documents set out rules on whether tenderers acting together, consortia or joint ventures are permitted and the required documentation to demonstrate capacity and responsibilities. Subcontracting arrangements should be declared and supporting documents provided. Tenderers must follow the instructions in Annexes and in the Invitation to Tender for how to present consortia, lead partners, and financial/technical capacity of consortium members.

Risk, success rates and co-funding

Success rates:Not specified in the procurement notice. This is a competitive public tender with selection based on published criteria; historical success rates are not provided. Bidders should assume a competitive process and prepare high-quality technical proposals and competitive pricing.

Co-funding requirement:No co-funding from tenderers is required. The contract is a paid service contract under which the SRB will remunerate the contractor(s) for work performed under the framework and call-off orders.

How to prepare an application

1. 1Register and ensure organisation profile on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal is complete and has required organisational identifiers.
2. 2Download and study all procurement documents: Invitation to Tender; Annex I Tender specifications; Annex II Draft Framework Contract; Annexes 1 to 9 (including guidance on exclusion criteria and list of documents to be submitted).
3. 3Follow the templates provided in Annexes 1 to 7 for forms and declarations; ensure all supporting documents listed in Annex 9 are included.
4. 4Prepare evidence for exclusion and selection criteria following Annex 8 guidance (criminal, tax, social security, conflict of interest, capacity and professional indemnity proof as required).
5. 5Prepare the technical proposal addressing quality criteria and sub-criteria indicated in the Tender Specifications; ensure clear demonstration of relevant experience in legal advice, banking/resolution law, representation in courts, and availability of qualified staff.
6. 6Prepare the financial offer in line with pricing instructions and rates format in the tender documents.
7. 7Submit electronically via the Portal before the 21 September 2026, 16:00:59 CET deadline. Keep copies of all uploaded files and confirmation receipts.

Notes on templates:The contracting authority provided Annexes 1 to 7 in Word format (Annexes 1-7 (Word format)_V1.docx) to be used as templates for declarations, capacities, forms and other required statements. Annex 9 contains the list of documents to be submitted and must be followed exactly. Annex 8 provides guidance on supporting documentation for exclusion criteria (Annex 8 Guidance on support documentation for the Exclusion Criteria_V1.pdf).

Other important procurement terms

1. 1Tender validity period: 9 months from tender submission (as indicated in tendering terms).
2. 2Appeals: Appeal receiver party ID is listed in the lot; standard remedies and appeal processes under EU procurement rules apply.
3. 3Sustainability / SME suitability: The lot indicates smeSuitableIndicator false; consult tender documents for any SME-targeted provisions.
4. 4Electronic ordering and payment: The post-award process indicates electronic order and electronic payment usage.

Mentioned countries and geographic references

Explicit country references:None listed as required bidder nationalities in the scraped text. The contracting authority is the Single Resolution Board, an EU institution operating within the Banking Union and the EU. Geographic eligibility should be confirmed in the procurement documents, but the call is published on the EU portal and oriented to bidders eligible under EU procurement rules.

Target sector:Legal services with emphasis on banking and financial resolution law, EU law, administrative law, litigation, compliance, procurement law, employment law, data protection and related advisory services.

Project maturity and expected contractor profile

Project stage:service delivery and operational provision — the contracting authority seeks experienced providers capable of delivering professional legal services immediately upon contract commencement. Expected maturity: established legal practitioners and firms with demonstrated track record in the relevant legal domains, particularly those with experience in banking resolution, regulatory matters and representation before courts and tribunals where required.

Summary and explanation of the opportunity

This tender seeks to establish a framework contract (LOT-0001) for the Provision of Legal Advice to the Single Resolution Board. The SRB requires external legal expertise across multiple legal domains to support its mission on resolution planning, crisis management, legal representation, drafting and legal interpretation. The procurement is a competitive, published tender on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal with an estimated total value of €14,000,000 and an initial contract period of 24 months with renewable options. Bidders must submit electronically through the Portal and comply strictly with the Annexed templates, selection and exclusion evidence guidance, and the Draft Framework Contract. Award is based on quality (70%) and price (30%). Interested legal service providers, law firms and consortia should review all annexes and the draft contract to prepare compliant technical and financial offers and ensure timely submission before the deadline.

For full procurement documents, templates and the draft framework contract consult the EU Funding & Tenders Portal tender details page and the Annex documents published with this tender Tender details SRB/OP/2/2026. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Tender documents published on 30 June 2026 include: Invitation to tender (PDF), Annex I Tender specifications (PDF), Annex II Draft Framework Contract for Services (PDF), Annexes 1 to 7 (Word templates), Annex 8 Guidance on support documentation for the Exclusion Criteria (PDF), Annex 9 List of documents to be submitted (PDF). Access these files via the tender details page on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.

Key Opportunity Details

The Single Resolution Board (SRB) is launching an open tender for the provision of legal advice across various domains of law, with an estimated total contract value of €14,000,000 for a maximum duration of 4 years ¹.

Contracting Authority:Single Resolution Board (SRB), the central resolution authority within the Banking Union ².

Deadline for Submission:21 September 2026, 16:00 CEST ³.

Estimated Total Value:€14,000,000 ¹.

Contract Duration:Initial period of 24 months, renewable twice (total max 4 years) ⁴.

Who Should Apply

The SRB intends to award this Multiple Framework Service Contract to a maximum of 8 economic operators, including law firms, legal consultancy companies, and professional service providers with expertise in banking resolution, EU law, and related legal domains ¹.

1. 1Law firms with experience in banking and financial regulation
2. 2Legal consultancy providers with expertise in EU resolution mechanisms
3. 3Professional service entities capable of delivering advice across multiple legal domains
4. 4Consortiums of legal experts (if permitted under tender rules)

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate technical and professional capacity, financial standing, and compliance with exclusion criteria as outlined in the tender specifications and supporting documentation ⁵.

The award will be based on a Multiple Framework Agreement with reopening of competition, meaning selected operators will compete for individual call-off contracts during the framework period ⁴.

Required Documentation

Tenderers must submit the documents listed in Annex 9, including technical proposals, financial offers, company profiles, proof of professional indemnity insurance, audited financial statements, and declarations confirming no grounds for exclusion ⁶.

1. 1Invitation to tender (Annex I)
2. 2Tender specifications (Annex I)
3. 3Draft Framework Contract (Annex II)
4. 4Annexes 1 to 7 (Word format)
5. 5Annex 8: Guidance on support documentation for Exclusion Criteria
6. 6Annex 9: List of documents to be submitted

Important Notes for Applicants

This is a restricted procurement under EU public procurement rules, with submission via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal using electronic submission (e-submission) ⁷.

Legal services related to judicial representation are excluded from the EU Public Procurement Directive, but this tender covers advisory legal services, which fall under the 'Social and Other Specific Services' regime with a higher threshold of €750,000 ³.

Applicants should review the SRB's 2025 Annual Report and operational guidance on resolvability to understand the context and legal challenges the Board faces ⁸.

Footnotes

1. 1Official tender details: EU Funding & Tenders Portal
2. 2About the SRB: SRB Official Website
3. 3SRB Procurement Announcement: Provision of Legal Advice for the Single Resolution Board
4. 4Previous tender SRB/OP/3/2022 with similar structure: Open call for tenders SRB/OP/3/2022
5. 5Tender specifications and draft contract: Annex I & II Documents
6. 6Annex 9: List of documents to be submitted: Annex 9 PDF
7. 7EU Public Procurement rules for legal services: ARROWS Legal Services Tender Guide
8. 8SRB 2025 Annual Report: SRB Annual Report 2025