Provision of Mobile Telephony and Data Communication Services

This public procurement tender issued by the European Commission (DG COMM) seeks suppliers for mobile telephony and data communication services to be awarded as a single‑supplier framework agreement. The procedure reference is EC-COMM/ATH/2026/LVP/0364-EXA with an estimated value of €58,000 and a planned contract duration of 48 months. Submission is electronic via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and the registration/submission deadline is 21 August 2026 (Europe/Athens); full specifications, eligibility rules and award criteria are available in the tender dossier on the portal.

Opportunity Type

Call for Tenders (Framework Agreement)

Procurement to provide mobile telephony and mobile data communication services under a framework agreement for the European Commission, DG COMM - Communication. Estimated total value €58,000 for the procedure; planned duration 48 months. ¹

Who can apply:Suppliers of telecom services legally established in eligible EU/participating countries; open tender via the Funding & Tenders Portal (eSubmission). SMEs are not specifically targeted (SME suitable indicator: false).

1. 1Register or sign in to the Funding & Tenders Portal
2. 2Submit tender electronically by the registration deadline
3. 3Comply with tender documents and qualification requirements

Reference and full tender details available on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal Tender details. ¹

Footnotes

1. 1Source: Provision of Mobile Telephony and Data Communication Services. Available at ec.europa.eu

Opportunity summary

This is a public procurement tender published by the European Commission, DG COMM - Communication, for the Provision of Mobile Telephony and Data Communication Services. The procurement is structured as a services contract with an estimated overall contract value of €58,000 and a planned duration of 48 months. The contract is managed through the Funding & Tenders Portal and uses electronic submission (eSubmission). The tender reference / call identifier is EC-COMM/ATH/2026/LVP/0364-EXA. The publication date is 23 July 2026 and the planned award/contract start is scheduled for 28 August 2026 (Europe/Athens timezone). Interested bidders must register by the indicated registration deadline of 21 August 2026 (23:59:59 Europe/Athens). More details and the official notice are available on the portal Tender Details ¹.

Main CPV and procurement type:Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) main code 64212000 (Mobile telephony services). Procurement type: services (contract-nature). The procurement is organised under a framework-agreement contracting system and is EU-funded (funding program code: eu-funds / eu-funded).

Key administrative facts

Eligibility and applicant information

This is a public procurement tender; eligible applicants are economic operators that can lawfully enter into public contracts with the European Commission. Typical eligible applicant types include private companies (SMEs and large enterprises), sole providers, consortia or joint ventures where allowed, and in some cases public bodies or nonprofit entities if they meet procurement requirements. Specific exclusion or qualification criteria, financial capacity and technical capacity requirements are defined in the tender documents available on the portal. The tender metadata indicates SME suitability is false, meaning the contract has not been specifically reserved for SMEs.

Eligible Applicant Types:Listed broadly as: large enterprise, SME (not specifically reserved), private companies, telecom service providers, system integrators, resellers, third-party operators, public sector providers where legally allowed, consortia or joint ventures as permitted by tender rules. Exact eligibility rules and required legal entities will be set in the tender documentation and contract notice.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility):The contracting authority is the European Commission. The tender is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Geographic eligibility follows EU procurement rules and the conditions set in the procurement documents; it is effectively open to bidders legally established in the EU and in countries or territories that the Commission permits to participate in its procurement procedures. The raw metadata does not list third countries explicitly; therefore assume EU/EEA and other participating countries allowed under EU procurement rules.

Financial and contractual characteristics

This is a procurement contract (tender) not a grant. The funding mechanism is a public contract for services where the contracting authority will pay the selected supplier(s) for delivering mobile telephony and data communication services. The procurement is managed as a framework-agreement type contracting system and is linked to EU funds. The estimated total value for the entire procurement/procedure is €58,000. The contract duration is planned as 48 months. Contract extension/renewal options are referenced but without explicit renewal periods in the available metadata; full terms will be specified in the contract documents.

Funding Type:Procurement / Service contract (public tender). Payment for services under the awarded contract (not grant, loan or equity).

Nature of Support:Monetary payment to the awarded contractor for delivered services (commercial contract). No separate non-monetary services are indicated in the metadata, though contractual performance may include technical and administrative support obligations.

Technical and sector scope

The subject of the contract is the supply of mobile telephony and data communication services. This covers voice mobile services, mobile data plans, SIM provisioning, mobile network access, roaming where required by specification, mobile device management integration if requested by the authority, invoices and billing, helpdesk and service management related to mobile telephony and data communications. The main sector is ICT / telecommunications with operational focus on mobile connectivity services.

Target Sector:ICT and telecommunications (mobile telephony, mobile data communications).

Project stage, scale and expected applicants' maturity

This tender seeks operational service delivery; it is not a research or innovation funding instrument. The contracting authority expects bidders with proven operational capability to supply mobile telephony and data services for a multi-year period. Suitable providers will have established commercial operations, network/operator agreements, billing systems, customer service and contract management processes. Stage required: commercial delivery / operational service provision.

Project Stage:Commercial service delivery, operations and long-term service provisioning (mature/commercial stage).

Application and award process

Submission is electronic via the Funding & Tenders Portal (eSubmission). Tender documentation, qualification criteria, award criteria and instructions for submission are available in the call documents on the portal. Registration on the portal and possible prior validation (participant register) may be required. The metadata indicates the tendering process includes an appeal receiver party (ORG-0002) and standard procurement procedure elements. Specific award criteria (price, technical quality, service levels, etc.) will be defined in the award documentation.

Application Type:Open public tender via the Funding & Tenders Portal (eSubmission).

Consortium Requirement:Not explicitly required. The procurement metadata allows contracting system types including framework agreements; bidders may submit individually or as consortia/joint ventures if allowed in tender rules. Check the tender dossier for formal rules on consortiums and lead contractor responsibilities.

Application Stages:Typically 2 to 3 stages for EU procurement: (1) electronic submission of tender documents and qualification evidence, (2) evaluation of compliance, eligibility and award criteria, (3) clarification and contract award. The procurement metadata itself does not list explicit multi-stage evaluation events beyond standard submission and award process.

Success Rates:Not provided in the tender metadata. Public procurement success rates depend on number of bidders; typically only 1-3 bidders are awarded per lot (one winner for a single-supplier contract).

Co-funding Requirement:Not applicable. This is a paid service contract; bidders submit commercial pricing and no co-funding by the bidder is expected. The contracting authority will pay the contractor according to the contract terms.

Selection, award criteria and contract management

The tender dossier will contain detailed selection and award criteria such as financial and economic capacity, technical and professional ability, references for similar contracts, certificates and compliance declarations, and award criteria such as lowest price or most economically advantageous tender based on quality and price. The metadata flags awardingCriterion structures but does not provide the exact criteria; bidders must consult the tender documents. The procurement is not SME-reserved and may require performance guarantees, service level agreements, key performance indicators and invoicing procedures aligned with the Commission's financial rules.

Application templates and documentation

The tender metadata does not include explicit application form templates in the scraped content. Submission is via the Funding & Tenders Portal eSubmission module where bidders must upload required documents listed in the tender dossier (administrative forms, technical offer, financial offer, supporting certificates). Typical templates in Commission procurement procedures include: Declaration on honour (exclusion and conflicts of interest), Economic and financial capacity form, Technical capacity declaration and references, Price schedule / financial offer template, Legal entity form and power of attorney for representatives, and any additional forms stated in the tender dossier. Bidders should download the complete tender dossier and all annexes from the portal to obtain exact templates and required file formats.

1. 1Register and create an account in the EU Funding & Tenders Portal if not already registered.
2. 2Locate the tender using the call identifier EC-COMM/ATH/2026/LVP/0364-EXA or the direct tender details link Tender Details ¹.
3. 3Download the full tender dossier, specifications, lot description (PAR-0001) and any annexes; read contract duration and service requirements carefully.
4. 4Prepare required administrative and legal documentation (legal entity form, declarations on exclusion, financial statements if requested).
5. 5Prepare technical proposal addressing service scope: mobile voice and data plans, SIM management, billing, helpdesk, SLAs, security, roaming and interoperability details.
6. 6Complete the financial offer using the price schedule template provided in the tender documents; ensure pricing covers 48 months and any renewal options.
7. 7Submit all documents electronically via the eSubmission module by the registration/submission deadline (EXA registration deadline 2026-08-21 23:59:59 Europe/Athens).
8. 8Respond promptly to any clarifications or requests for additional information from the contracting authority during evaluation.
9. 9If awarded, execute contract, provide performance guarantees if required, and implement service delivery per contract terms.

Mentioned countries and regions

The metadata explicitly references the European Commission and Europe/Athens timezone. No specific beneficiary countries are listed in the scraped content other than the contracting authority location (European Commission). Therefore geographic scope should be considered EU / EEA and other countries allowed under EU procurement rules. The contracting authority contact and lead authority code names DG COMM - Communication (based in the EU).

Additional procurement metadata

How to obtain the tender documents and contact

Access the full tender dossier, contract notices, and any clarifications through the Funding & Tenders Portal tender details page for this procurement. Use the portal to submit questions during the additional information period and to upload your tender via eSubmission. The contracting authority lead is European Commission, DG COMM - Communication; details and contact channels are on the portal page for the tender. Full official citation and entry point: Provision of Mobile Telephony and Data Communication Services. Available at: ec.europa.eu ¹.

Comprehensive summary

This opportunity is a public procurement tender issued by the European Commission, DG COMM, for the provision of mobile telephony and data communication services under CPV 64212000. It is structured as a services contract (framework-agreement type) with an estimated overall contract amount of €58,000 for a 48-month period. Submission is via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal eSubmission module. Eligible bidders are commercial telecom and ICT service providers and other legal entities that meet the tender's qualification rules. The tender is not specifically SME-reserved. Bidders must download the tender dossier from the portal, follow the submission templates and administrative forms provided, and submit electronically by the registration/submission deadline. Award criteria, selection conditions and technical specifications are provided in the procurement documents; bidders should prepare operational, commercial and technical offers demonstrating capacity to provide multi-year mobile voice and data services, associated customer support, billing and service management, and any security or interoperability requirements imposed by the Commission. Consult the tender page for exact submission requirements, templates and clarifications and use the portal Q&A process for formal questions ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Tender details and official documents are published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: ec.europa.eu

This is a public procurement tender for framework agreements covering mobile telephony and mobile data services. The published record shows two lots, Lot 1 for voice telephony and Lot 2 for data cards, with one company to be selected for each lot.[1]

Key procurement facts

What the buyer is looking for

The notice indicates an ongoing service arrangement rather than a one-off purchase. The extracted record does not provide the technical specification, service level requirements, or commercial conditions, and it directs readers to the tender documents for the full details.[1]

Who can apply

The extracted record does not state the eligibility rules, nationality restrictions, or exclusion criteria. Applicants need to review the tender documents to confirm participation requirements, bid format, and any capacity or compliance conditions.[1]

What applicants should verify before bidding

• Whether bids are allowed for one lot or both lots
• The exact service scope for voice telephony and data cards
• Any coverage, support, or service continuity obligations
• The pricing structure and any framework agreement limits
• The formal submission method and selection criteria

Commercial assessment

For telecom operators, the main issue is whether the expected service volume and contract terms justify the effort of preparing a bid. For resellers or integrators, the key question is whether the tender documents allow the proposed delivery model and whether the bidder can demonstrate the required operational capacity.[1]