Provision of security services to the European Labour Authority

The European Labour Authority (ELA) is planning a public procurement contract for the provision of security services at its Bratislava office. This opportunity falls under a negotiated procedure and is classified under the CPV code 79700000, which pertains to security services.

The contract duration is set for a maximum of 48 months, and there is no framework agreement associated with it. The services sought include daily monitoring of ELA premises, remote surveillance, and emergency response capabilities.

Eligible applicants are security service providers or contractors capable of delivering the specified services, although the opportunity is not targeted toward small and medium enterprises. The procurement is open to EU-based providers who can operate in Slovakia, specifically in Bratislava.

The procurement process will involve an electronic submission mechanism through the EU Funding and Tenders Portal. Interested parties must express their interest by January 1, 2026, with the ELA indicating a planned launch date for the formal negotiated procedure on March 16, 2026.

There is no disclosed estimate for the total contract value, which is implied to be in the low to middle range. This procurement represents a straightforward service contract, involving direct payment to the selected provider upon contract award. The ELA is actively looking for qualified security service providers to fulfill its needs for facility protection services.

This announcement serves as a prelude to the official call for tenders, which will provide more details on the application process and requirements. Interested entities are encouraged to monitor the EU Funding and Tenders Portal for updates.

This is a publication announcing the European Labour Authority's (ELA) intention to publish a future negotiated low or middle value procedure for the provision of security services. This is not a call for tenders. The procedure identifier is ELA/2026/MVP/0001-EXA.

ELA seeks a contractor to provide security services for its office in Bratislava. The main tasks include daily control of ELA office premises, remote monitoring, and immediate response in case of an emergency at the ELA office premises.

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 European Labour Authority (ELA). The main classification (CPV) code is 79700000, which refers to investigation and security services. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 48 months. There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-12-11 Europe/Brussels. The deadline for expression of interest is 01/01/2026 06:59 Europe/Bratislava. The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2026-03-16 Europe/Bratislava.

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given below. The method of expression of interest is electronic. To express interest, use the "Express interest" link.

A question and answer section is available. To create a question, one must log in. There is a public Q&A section, FAQs, and a "My Q&A" section. It is possible to download Q&As in xls format. One question has already been answered: "Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference?" The answer clarifies that references with ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders but announcements of intent to launch a future negotiated procedure. This answer was published on 03/10/2024 17:32.

In summary, the European Labour Authority (ELA) is planning a negotiated procedure for a low to middle value contract to secure security services for its Bratislava office. The services include daily premises control, remote monitoring, and emergency response. This announcement is not a call for tenders, but a notification of a future opportunity. Companies interested in providing these services should express their interest electronically, with a deadline of January 1, 2026. The actual call for tenders is expected to be launched around March 16, 2026.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the description, it is likely that companies or organizations providing security services are eligible. This could include SMEs, large enterprises, or other entities with the relevant expertise.

Funding Type: The funding type is a service contract, specifically a negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract. This indicates a procurement process where the contracting authority (European Labour Authority) seeks to purchase security services.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. It is possible that both single applicants and consortia are eligible, but this would need to be confirmed in the official call for tenders when it is published.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but since the European Labour Authority (ELA) office is in Bratislava, it is likely that the service provider needs to be based in or have the capacity to operate in Bratislava, Slovakia. Therefore, companies from the EU, and potentially EEA, would likely be eligible.

Target Sector: The target sector is security services. Specifically, the provision of security services to the European Labour Authority (ELA) office in Bratislava. This includes daily control of office premises, remote monitoring, and emergency response.

Mentioned Countries: Slovakia (specifically Bratislava) is mentioned as the location of the ELA office where the security services are required.

Project Stage: This is not a project in the typical sense, but rather a service provision. The expected stage is operational, meaning the selected contractor will need to be able to immediately provide the required security services upon contract award.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is described as a middle/low value contract. While the exact amount is not specified, this suggests a contract value likely under €200k, possibly even under €50k, but this is speculative.

Application Type: The application type is an expression of interest, followed by a planned negotiated procedure. This means that interested parties must first express their interest electronically. Subsequently, the contracting authority will invite selected candidates to participate in a negotiated procedure.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing security services. This is a service contract, so the support is financial compensation for services rendered.

Application Stages: There are at least two stages: 1) Expression of interest, and 2) Participation in a negotiated procedure (for selected candidates).

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned. Given that this is a negotiated procedure, the success rate for those invited to negotiate is likely higher than an open call, but the initial expression of interest phase may have a lower success rate.

Co-funding Requirement: Co-funding is not mentioned, and is unlikely to be required for a service contract of this nature.

Summary:

This is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated procedure for a low to middle value contract by the European Labour Authority (ELA). ELA is seeking a contractor to provide security services for its office in Bratislava, Slovakia. The services include daily control of the premises, remote monitoring, and emergency response. The procedure will involve an initial expression of interest, followed by a negotiated procedure for selected candidates. The indicative start date for the expression of interest is December 11, 2025, with a deadline of January 1, 2026. The indicative launch date for the negotiated procedure is March 16, 2026. Interested parties should monitor the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for the official call for tenders and further details. This is not a grant but a procurement opportunity where a company will be paid to deliver security services.