Technical Assistance for Enhancement of the Institutional Capacity of TENMAK and Creation of an EU-Türkiye Stakeholders’ Platform to Foster the Dialogue on the Recovery of Secondary Critical Raw Materials for Energy Technologies

The opportunity presented is a call for tenders titled "Technical Assistance for Enhancement of the Institutional Capacity of TENMAK and Creation of an EU-Türkiye Stakeholders’ Platform to Foster the Dialogue on the Recovery of Secondary Critical Raw Materials for Energy Technologies." The tender is managed by the Government of Turkey and falls under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance. This service procurement contract is valued at €2.7 million and aims to improve Türkiye's capabilities in recovering critical raw materials (CRM), particularly for renewable energy technologies, through collaboration with the EU.

Eligible applicants include larger consulting firms and organizations with experience in technical assistance related to circular economy practices, CRM recovery, and renewable energy technologies. The project will cover a wide range of services including conducting situation analyses of the CRM market in Türkiye, performing literature studies, facilitating study visits to identify good practices, and analyzing requirements for transitioning to a circular economy in the CRM ecosystem.

Additional services encompass the development of a Mid-Term Strategy and Roadmap for the End-of-Life (EoL) Products Recovery Sector, organizing workshops focused on strategy and roadmap development, conducting business analyses for building institutional capacity within TENMAK's Rare Earth Elements Research Institute, and designing pilot-scale and model EoL recovery facilities. Training programs will also be included, targeting both technical and soft skills for TENMAK personnel. Fellowships and participation in international events will further facilitate knowledge transfer regarding CRM recovery practices.

The tender process is structured as a restricted procedure, requiring an invitation to participate. The deadline for submitting requests is December 19, 2025, at 17:00 Asia/Istanbul time, and submissions must be non-electronic and directed to the address provided in the procurement documents. Participation requires a Personal Identification Code (PIC), mandatory for either sole applicants or consortium members.

Overall, this tender represents a strategic investment in Türkiye's transition towards a circular economy in the critical raw materials sector, aiming to enhance institutional collaboration and build operational mechanisms between Turkish entities and EU expertise. The contract has a maximum duration of 36 months, and the evaluation process emphasizes a balance of quality and price in selection criteria.

The opportunity is a call for tenders for "Technical Assistance for Enhancement of the Institutional Capacity of TENMAK and Creation of an EU-Türkiye Stakeholders’ Platform to Foster the Dialogue on the Recovery of Secondary Critical Raw Materials for Energy Technologies". The procedure identifier is EC-ENEST/ANK/2025/EA-RP/0146. It is an open for submission, non-electronic submission method.

The main objective of this tender is to improve Türkiye’s capabilities in recovering critical raw materials (CRM), particularly for renewable energy technologies, through collaboration and dialogue with the EU.

The contractor will provide technical assistance to TENMAK, covering services such as:

Situation analysis on the CRM market in Türkiye.
Literature study via desk research.
Good practices via study visits.
Requirement analysis for transition to a circular economy in the CRM ecosystem in Türkiye.
Mid-Term Strategy and Roadmap for the End-of-Life (EoL) Products Recovery Sector in Türkiye.
Strategy and Roadmap Workshop.
Business Analysis for the Development of Institutional capacity of TENMAK/Rare Earth Elements Research Institute (NATEN).
Analysis and know-how transfer on CRM recovery technologies.
Study for the design of a pilot-scale EoL products recovery facility for TENMAK.
Study for the design of a Model EoL Products Recovery Facility for industry.
Introductory Meeting for the Model Facility to sector stakeholders.
Symposium on EoL products recovery.
Trainings for TENMAK/NATEN on CRM recovery (technical trainings in Türkiye and abroad, soft skills trainings).
Fellowship in EoL products recovery facilities, laboratories, research institutes, etc. for metallurgical methods, permanent magnet recycling etc. in EU countries.
Participation in international events on CRM recovery and creation of the Platform.

The procedure type is a restricted procedure. The estimated total value is 2,700,000 EUR. The TED publication date is 14/11/2025. The lead contracting authority is the Government of Turkey. The main classification (CPV) code is 71356200 - Technical assistance services. The nature of the contract is for services. The maximum contract duration is 36 months. The award method is best price-quality ratio. There is no framework agreement. The place of delivery or performance is Turkey (20001026). The programme is the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (42921320).

The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is 19/12/2025 17:00 Asia/Istanbul.

Submissions must be sent exclusively at the address for submission given in the procurement documents. The submission method is non-electronic.

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The tender is about providing technical assistance to TENMAK in Turkey to improve their capabilities in recovering critical raw materials, especially for renewable energy technologies. This involves various activities, including market analysis, strategy development, training, and the creation of a stakeholder platform. The goal is to enhance Turkey's transition to a circular economy and its capacity in end-of-life product recovery, aligning with EU standards and fostering collaboration between the EU and Turkey in this field. The project includes studies, workshops, facility design, and knowledge transfer, aiming to build institutional capacity and promote sustainable practices in critical raw materials recovery.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but given the nature of the tender, it is likely that eligible applicants include organizations with expertise in technical assistance, circular economy, critical raw materials, renewable energy technologies, and institutional capacity building. This could include consulting firms, research institutes, universities, and other relevant organizations.

Funding Type: The funding type is procurement, specifically a service contract for technical assistance.

Consortium Requirement: The text does not explicitly state whether a consortium is required or if a single applicant is sufficient. However, given the scope and complexity of the project, a consortium with diverse expertise might be advantageous. The tender mentions that a 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).

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The primary beneficiary is Turkey, as the project aims to improve Türkiye’s capabilities in recovering critical raw materials. The project also involves collaboration and dialogue with the EU, and includes activities such as study visits and fellowships in EU countries. Therefore, while the main focus is on Turkey, there is a significant EU dimension.

Target Sector: The program targets several interconnected sectors, including critical raw materials (CRM), renewable energy technologies, circular economy, and institutional capacity building. It focuses on the recovery of secondary critical raw materials for energy technologies, specifically end-of-life (EoL) products recovery.

Mentioned Countries: Turkey, EU countries.

Project Stage: The project focuses on development and implementation, specifically providing technical assistance to enhance existing capabilities and create new strategies and facilities. This includes situation analysis, roadmap development, pilot-scale facility design, and training programs.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the tender is 2,700,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is a call for tenders, specifically a restricted procedure. The submission method is non-electronic.

Nature of Support: The beneficiaries will receive non-monetary services in the form of technical assistance, training, studies, workshops, and know-how transfer.

Application Stages: The procedure type is "Restricted procedure" which implies at least two stages: a request to participate and a full proposal submission for those who are pre-selected.

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

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

Summary:

This is a call for tenders for a technical assistance project aimed at enhancing Türkiye’s capabilities in recovering critical raw materials (CRM), particularly for renewable energy technologies. The project, with an estimated total value of 2,700,000 EUR, is funded under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance and will be managed by the Government of Turkey. The primary objective is to improve Türkiye’s capabilities in recovering critical raw materials, with a focus on collaboration and dialogue with the EU.

The selected contractor will provide technical assistance to TENMAK (Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mining Research Agency), covering a wide range of services. These services include conducting a situation analysis of the CRM market in Türkiye, performing literature studies and study visits to identify good practices, and analyzing the requirements for transitioning to a circular economy within the CRM ecosystem. The contractor will also be responsible for developing a Mid-Term Strategy and Roadmap for the End-of-Life (EoL) Products Recovery Sector in Türkiye, organizing strategy and roadmap workshops, and conducting business analysis for the development of TENMAK's institutional capacity, specifically the Rare Earth Elements Research Institute (NATEN).

Furthermore, the project involves the analysis and know-how transfer of CRM recovery technologies, conducting studies for the design of a pilot-scale EoL products recovery facility for TENMAK, and designing a Model EoL Products Recovery Facility for industry. The contractor will also organize an introductory meeting for the model facility to sector stakeholders and a symposium on EoL products recovery.

The technical assistance will also include trainings for TENMAK/NATEN on CRM recovery, encompassing both technical trainings in Türkiye and abroad, as well as soft skills trainings. Fellowships in EoL products recovery facilities, laboratories, and research institutes in EU countries will be provided, focusing on metallurgical methods and permanent magnet recycling. Finally, the contractor will facilitate participation in international events on CRM recovery and the creation of a EU-Türkiye Stakeholders’ Platform to Foster the Dialogue on the Recovery of Secondary Critical Raw Materials for Energy Technologies.

The procedure type is a restricted procedure, and submissions must be sent non-electronically to the address specified in the procurement documents. A Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation, whether as a sole candidate or as part of a consortium. The deadline for receipt of requests to participate is December 19, 2025, at 17:00 Asia/Istanbul time. The maximum contract duration is 36 months.