SUPPLY OF SERVICE CAR FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION IN BULGARIA

The document outlines a tender opportunity titled "SUPPLY OF SERVICE CAR FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION IN BULGARIA." It is identified by the procedure identifier EC-COMM/SOF/2025/LVP/0374-EXA. The procurement is categorized as a low or middle value contract for the supply of goods, specifically under the CPV code 34115200, which pertains to motor vehicles designed for the transport of fewer than 10 persons.

The eligible applicant types for this procurement are companies capable of supplying motor vehicles, with no specific restrictions indicated. It is a procurement contract rather than a grant, with applicants expected to submit expressions of interest electronically starting from July 18, 2025, and concluding on August 2, 2025. The planned launch date for the negotiated procedure is August 4, 2025.

The contract duration is capped at 12 months with no co-funding requirements. Geographic eligibility appears to focus on Bulgaria, given the location of the representation, but EU-wide participation is likely granted under principles of non-discrimination in public procurement. The tender does not specify a funding amount, nor does it provide details on success rates or the number of application stages.

In summary, this announcement serves as a notification of the European Commission's intention to enter into a future negotiated procedure for the supply of a service vehicle, with the expectation that interested suppliers will prepare to submit electronic expressions of interest once formally launched.

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

The procedure identifier is EC-COMM/SOF/2025/LVP/0374-EXA.

The description of the procedure is SUPPLY OF SERVICE CAR FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION IN BULGARIA.

The procedure type is a planned negotiated procedure for middle/low value contract.

The lead contracting authority is the European Commission, DG COMM Communication.

The main classification (CPV) code is 34115200, which refers to Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons.

The nature of the contract is supplies.

The maximum contract duration is 12 months.

There is no framework agreement.

The start date for expression of interest is 2025-07-18 Europe/Brussels.

The deadline for expression of interest is 02/08/2025 03:59 Europe/Sofia.

The indicative date of launch of the negotiated procedure is 2025-08-04 Europe/Sofia.

The method of expression of interest is electronic.

The address for expression of interest is "Express interest".

A question was asked: Where can I find the procurement documents for calls for tenders with ‘ExA' in the reference? The answer is: References that feature an ‘ExA’ are not calls for tenders. They are a publication announcing the contracting authority’s intent to launch in the future a low or middle negotiated procedure. This was published on 03/10/2024 16:32.

In summary, this is a pre-announcement for a future negotiated procedure by the European Commission, DG COMM, for the supply of a service car for the representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria. The procedure is identified as EC-COMM/SOF/2025/LVP/0374-EXA. The expression of interest period starts on July 18, 2025, and ends on August 2, 2025. The negotiated procedure is expected to launch around August 4, 2025. The contract duration is a maximum of 12 months. This is not a call for tenders, but a notification of intent to launch a low or middle value negotiated procedure. Therefore, procurement documents are not yet available.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated in the provided text. Given that this is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract for the supply of a service car, it is likely that eligible applicants would include businesses, potentially SMEs or larger enterprises, that are involved in the supply of motor vehicles.

Funding Type: This is a planned negotiated procedure for a middle/low value contract, indicating a procurement. The funding type is therefore a service contract.

Consortium Requirement: The text does not specify whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. However, given the nature of the contract (supply of a service car), it is more likely that a single applicant is sufficient.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The specific geographic eligibility is not explicitly stated, but the contract is for the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria. This suggests that the beneficiary scope is likely focused on companies operating in Bulgaria or those that can supply to Bulgaria.

Target Sector: The target sector is the supply of motor vehicles, specifically "Motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons," as indicated by the CPV code 34115200.

Mentioned Countries: Bulgaria is explicitly mentioned as the location where the service car will be used ("SUPPLY OF SERVICE CAR FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION IN BULGARIA").

Project Stage: The project is in the planned stage. The announcement is for a future negotiated procedure, so the actual supply and service would be the project's goal.

Funding Amount: The opportunity is described as a "low or middle value procedure," but the estimated total value is not specified. Therefore, the funding amount is variable, but expected to be in the low to middle range for procurement contracts.

Application Type: The application type is an expression of interest, followed by a planned negotiated procedure. The method of expression of interest is electronic.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for the supply of a service car. Therefore, the nature of support is monetary.

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

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

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not mention any co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This is an announcement of a planned negotiated procedure by the European Commission, DG COMM, for a low or middle value contract to supply a service car for the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria. The procedure identifier is EC-COMM/SOF/2025/LVP/0374-EXA. This is not a call for tenders but a notification of the contracting authority's intention to launch a negotiated procedure in the future. The contract's nature is for supplies, with a maximum duration of 12 months. The start date for expression of interest is planned for 2025-07-18, with a deadline of 2025-08-02. The indicative date for launching the negotiated procedure is 2025-08-04. The expression of interest must be submitted electronically. The CPV code for the contract is 34115200, which refers to motor vehicles for the transport of fewer than 10 persons. Companies interested in supplying a service car to the European Commission's representation in Bulgaria should monitor the opportunity and prepare to submit an expression of interest electronically when the procedure is formally launched. The announcement clarifies that references with 'ExA' are not calls for tenders but announcements of future procedures.