Web development support services - 210901/7828

Open public procurement tender (EUROFOUND/2026/OP/0015) by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) for web development support services including development, maintenance and CMS/API integration. The framework contract has an estimated value of €900,000 excluding VAT and an initial duration of 12 months with up to three renewals (up to 48 months total). Award criteria are quality 60% and price 40%, submissions are electronic via the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and bidders must complete Parts A–E of the tender dossier. Deadline for tenders is 11 September 2026 at 14:00:59 (Europe/Dublin) and the deadline for questions is 28 August 2026.

What it funds

Scope

Provision of web development support services under a framework contract for the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound). Exact tasks and deliverables are defined in the tender specifications and draft framework contract.

Estimated contract value:Approximately €900,000 estimated overall contract amount for the framework agreement ¹.

1. 1Who can apply: Suppliers of IT and web development services able to meet the procurement selection criteria (see procurement documents).
2. 2Contract form and duration: Framework contract initially 12 months, renewable up to 3 times (total planned duration 48 months).
3. 3Award criteria: Quality weighted 60% and price weighted 40%.
4. 4Submission method and deadlines: eSubmission via the Funding & Tenders Portal; main closing date 11 September 2026 14:00:59 (Europe/Dublin).

Key procurement documents published:Invitation to tender (Part A), Tender specifications (Part B), Draft framework contract (Part D), Standard reply form and price calculator (Parts C and E). Consultation of these documents is required before submitting an offer ¹.

Footnotes

1. 1Tender details and documents are available on the Funding & Tenders Portal opportunity page Tender details.

Basic facts and administration

Title:Web development support services - 210901/7828. Reference / Call identifier: EUROFOUND/2026/OP/0015. Lead contracting authority: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), Wyattville Road, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin, D18 KP65, Ireland. Procurement type: services (framework contract), contracting system: framework agreement (fa-wo-rc). Main CPV: 72413000 (Web-related services). Estimated total procedure value / estimated overall contract amount: €900,000. Planned contract duration: framework concluded for an initial period of 12 months, renewable up to 3 times; planned overall period reported as 48 months in procurement metadata. Procurement documents published: Part A - Invitation to tender; Part B - Tender Specifications; Part C - Standard Reply Form; Part D - Draft Framework Contract; Part E - Total Reference Price Calculator. Source: EU Funding & Tenders Portal tender details and accompanying procurement documents Tender Notice ¹.

Deadlines and important dates:Tender submission deadline / closing date: 11 September 2026 at 14:00:59 (Europe/Dublin timezone). Open tender event (planned): 14 September 2026 at 10:30 (local time). Additional information request period end: 28 August 2026. Consider-changed-until date in document metadata: 10 August 2026 (documents flagged as new until that date). Early internal publish / ingestion dates: 27 July 2026. An earlier internal timezone date is recorded as 2026-01-01T13:00:59Z in metadata but the official closing is 2026-09-11T14:00:59+00:00; use the official closing date above for submissions.

Scope of services required

Purpose:Procurement for web development support services to be provided to Eurofound as set out in the Procurement Plan 2026 and detailed in the tender specifications (Part B). The tender is for a framework contract to supply web development services (CPV 72413000). The framework is for an initial 12-month period with the option to renew up to three times, allowing total performance across the estimated period. Post-award processes will allow electronic ordering and electronic payment. Bidders must consult Part B (Tender Specifications) and the draft framework contract (Part D) for full technical, legal and operational requirements.

Who can apply and eligible applicants

Eligible applicant types:companies and organisations able to enter into a public services contract with an EU agency. Practically this includes private sector web agencies, IT service providers, SMEs, large enterprises, consultancies, system integrators, digital agencies, and likely consortia or joint ventures where permitted by procurement rules. Public bodies and non-profit organisations may also be eligible if they meet selection and exclusion criteria in the procurement documents. Individual natural persons are normally not the intended bidders for this type of framework services contract. The tender documents include selection criteria and specific tenderer requirements; bidders must consult Part A and Part B for full eligibility and selection paperwork.

Geographic / beneficiary scope:Geographic eligibility: EU-focused contracting authority (Eurofound, an EU agency located in Ireland). The call is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal; participation is governed by EU procurement rules. No explicit list of eligible countries is included in the scraped summary; standard EU procurement practice permits economic operators from EU Member States and other countries whose entities are eligible under EU procurement rules. Bidders should consult Part A and the procurement documents for definitive rules on nationality and place of establishment.

Funding, contract and pricing

Funding type and mechanism:This is a public procurement (tender) to award a framework service contract; the financial mechanism is procurement/service contract. The contracting authority will pay vendors under the terms of the framework and subsequent call-offs or purchase orders. Estimated overall contract value is €900,000. The procurement includes a Part E Total Reference Price Calculator (Excel) which bidders must use to calculate their total reference prices and to structure their financial offer. Award criteria weighting shown in metadata: quality 60% and price 40% (detailed sub-criteria are to be found in Part B - Tender Specifications).

Co-funding or counter-financing:Co-funding requirement: Not applicable in the sense of EU grants. This is a procurement contract: bidders will be paid by the contracting authority; there is no co-funding requirement indicated in the procurement metadata. Any financial guarantees, performance bonds or specific financial commitments required will be stated in the tender documents and draft contract (Part D).

Who must form a consortium?

Consortium requirement:The metadata and documents indicate a standard open tender for a framework contract; it does not mandate a consortium. The procurement allows submission by single economic operators and, where permitted by Part B, by groups of economic operators (consortia or joint bids). Bidders should consult Part A and Part B for precise rules on joint bids, lead partner designation, and subcontracting. If a bidder is a consortium, the standard reply form (Part C) will include instructions for completing the joint bid documentation.

Target sectors, project stage and intended outputs

Target sector:ICT / web development / digital services. The contract targets professional provision of web development support services (development, maintenance, possibly UX, front-end/back-end, CMS, integration and support) as defined in the tender specifications. Project stage and expected maturity: operational / delivery and maintenance stage; the framework is intended to procure contracted service delivery rather than research or early-stage development. Work is expected to include implementation, ongoing support, and possible iterative development in production environments.

1. 1Technical areas likely included (see Part B): web application development, content management systems, API integration, accessibility compliance, security best practices, hosting and deployment support, maintenance and bug-fixing, performance optimisation, and reporting.
2. 2Operational deliverables: call-off services under the framework, individual task orders, periodic reporting, and contractual service levels as per draft framework contract (Part D).
3. 3Duration: initial 12 months, renewable up to three times, metadata indicates planned overall performance across up to 48 months.

Application and selection process

Application type and submission method:Open tender published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Submission method: eSubmission via the Funding & Tenders Portal (ESUBMISSION). Bidders must use the portal and comply with electronic submission rules. The procurement metadata lists an open tender event and specific dates for submission and for requesting additional information.

Application stages and evaluation:Number of selection stages: The procurement follows a standard public tender procedure which typically involves: 1) submission of bids (closing date), 2) administrative and selection/eligibility checks, 3) technical and financial evaluation based on award criteria, 4) award decision and contract signature. The metadata shows an open tender event date and an additional information request period. Therefore bidders should expect at least 2 to 3 formal stages (submission, qualification/selection, award).

Award criteria and weighting:The metadata records two main awarding criteria categories with weights: quality (60) and price (40). Further breakdown of quality sub-criteria and scoring rules are provided in Part B - Tender Specifications and in the Standard Reply Form (Part C). Bidders must follow the exact format and provide evidence for technical capacity, experience, methodology, staff CVs, and proposed deliverables as requested.

Success rates:The scraped tender notice does not provide historical or expected success rates. As a public tender the success rate depends on the number of compliant bids received; this information is not available in the published metadata and should be considered unknown.

Key requirements and documents

Procurement documents published (download and consult verbatim):Part A - Invitation to tender - Web development support services (PDF); Part B - Tender Specifications - Web development support services (PDF); Part C - Standard Reply Form - Web development support services (DOCX); Part D - Draft Framework Contract - Web development support services (PDF); Part E - Total Reference Price Calculator - Web development support services (XLSX). The procurement notice metadata marks these documents as the authoritative source for requirements, selection criteria, contractual terms, pricing template and administrative instructions.

Templates and structure of application forms:Available templates and expected structure (based on published document titles and typical portal practice): Part C - Standard Reply Form: likely contains sections for administrative information (economic operator identification, legal status, VAT/tax IDs), exclusion and selection declarations, proof of enrolment or registration, evidence of financial capacity, references demonstrating relevant experience, technical proposal sections describing methodology and resources, staff CVs and key personnel, declaration on subcontracting, GDPR/compliance confirmations, and signature pages. Part E - Total Reference Price Calculator: Excel workbook for pricing schedule, breakdown by resource type, unit rates, estimated hours, and total reference price for the framework. Part D - Draft Framework Contract: the contract template that successful bidders will sign; includes contract management, performance conditions, payment terms, renewal clauses, termination conditions, confidentiality and IP, liability and insurance, data protection and accessibility requirements. Part B - Tender Specifications: detailed functional, technical and quality requirements, service levels, deliverable definitions, acceptance criteria, and mandatory compliance items (e.g., accessibility, security, sustainability). Bidders must complete and submit the Standard Reply Form (Part C) and the price calculator (Part E) as part of the electronic submission packet.

Selection, exclusion and award notes

Selection and exclusion:The tender metadata references tenderer qualification requests and specific tenderer requirement types. Bidders will be subject to standard exclusion grounds (criminal, corruption, insolvency) and selection criteria (economic, financial, technical and professional capacity). Specific documentary evidence and thresholds will be set out in Part B and the standard reply form. Award will be based on the published quality and price criteria with the quality/price weighting noted above.

Subcontracting and consortium rules:The procurement documents will specify whether subcontracting is allowed and how proposed subcontractors must be declared. If joint bids are permitted, the submission must clarify responsibilities, lead partner, and provide evidence that partners meet selection criteria. These rules are detailed in Part A and Part B.

Practical steps for interested bidders

1. 1Register and sign in to the EU Funding & Tenders Portal and ensure eSubmission credentials are in order.
2. 2Download and carefully read Part A (Invitation), Part B (Specifications), Part C (Standard Reply Form), Part D (Draft Contract) and Part E (Price Calculator).
3. 3Prepare the technical proposal following the exact structure requested in Part C and Part B: address all quality sub-criteria, include CVs and proof of previous relevant contracts, describe methodology, resources and timelines.
4. 4Complete the Part E Total Reference Price Calculator with the requested unit prices, totals and assumptions; ensure the price offer aligns with the stated currency (EUR) and the award rules.
5. 5Prepare all selection/exclusion documentation and legal declarations; include certificates and audited accounts if requested.
6. 6Submit the full eTender dossier before 11 September 2026, 14:00:59 (Europe/Dublin) via eSubmission on the Funding & Tenders Portal.
7. 7If clarification is needed, use the Additional Information Request Period (ends 28 August 2026). Monitor the portal for any addenda or document changes published up to the consider-changed-until date identified in the documents.

Specific metadata and contractual notes

Mentioned countries and territorial scope

Explicitly mentioned country:Ireland (Eurofound headquarters address). Region: European Union (Eurofound is an EU agency and the announcement is on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal). No other specific countries are named in the scraped metadata; bidders should assume EU procurement rules apply and consult the tender documents for detailed nationality and place-of-establishment eligibility.

Open questions and items to verify in the procurement documents

• Exact technical scope, deliverables and required competencies (full details in Part B - Tender Specifications).
• Precise admissibility and completeness rules for eSubmission (format, file naming, maximum file sizes) as set in Part A and on the Portal.
• Any minimum turnover, financial ratios, insurance, or performance bond requirements for bidders.
• Detailed structure of quality sub-criteria, scoring rubrics and pass/fail thresholds.
• Rules on subcontracting, consortium members' liability, and required subcontractor declarations.
• Any EU-specific eligibility nuances (e.g., participation of non-EU economic operators) to be read in the tender documents.

Where to apply and download documents:Official tender page on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal published 27 July 2026. Direct tender link and document attachments are available from the tender listing on the Portal Tender Notice and Documents ¹.

Summary: what this opportunity is about

This is an open public procurement tender by Eurofound for Web development support services under reference EUROFOUND/2026/OP/0015. The contracting authority seeks to award a framework services contract (initial 12 months, renewable) for the delivery of web development and related digital services, with an estimated overall contract value of €900,000. The tender is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal with electronic submission required. Bidders must prepare technical proposals addressing quality criteria (weighted 60) and price proposals (weighted 40) using the provided Part C Standard Reply Form and Part E price calculator, and must accept the contractual terms in the draft framework contract (Part D). Interested organisations—ICT companies, web agencies, system integrators, and consortia—should download and study the full tender dossier (Parts A to E), ensure compliance with selection and exclusion criteria, and submit their eTender before the deadline 11 September 2026 14:00:59 (Europe/Dublin).

Footnotes

1. 1Full tender details and documents are published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal: Web development support services - 210901/7828. See the tender page for Part A to Part E documents and submission instructions: ec.europa.eu

This is an EU procurement tender for web development support services for Eurofound, so it is a contract award opportunity rather than a grant call.[22][1] The public notice is brief and the technical scope is set out in the tender specifications.[1][6]

Opportunity snapshot

What the contract covers

The tender is for web management and development support for Eurofound, including development and maintenance of the organisation’s main website and other web applications, plus related maintenance services to ensure proper functioning.[6] The specifications also say the contractor may be asked to take over project management activities connected to web management services.[6]

Who should consider applying

• Economic operators with strong experience in React and Next.js, especially Next.js version 14 or higher, using JavaScript or TypeScript.[6]
• Suppliers able to deliver responsive web layouts and components with modern CSS frameworks such as Tailwind CSS while respecting Eurofound’s corporate identity.[6]
• Companies that can integrate Next.js with the Storyblok content management system and other external systems through REST and GraphQL APIs.[6]
• Tenderers that can support content modelling, native and interactive data visualisations, website performance improvement, and WCAG 2.0 level AA accessibility.[6]
• Providers that can also support project management activities for web management services if requested.[6]

Key procedural and commercial conditions

Practical assessment for bidders

This opportunity is most relevant for suppliers that can demonstrate recent and credible delivery in modern front end web engineering, CMS integration, accessibility, performance optimisation, and data visualisation.[6] Because the award formula is 60 percent quality and 40 percent price, technical credibility is likely to matter more than simply offering the lowest price.[1]

The most important bidder action is to review the official tender specifications and contract documents, because the public notice gives only the high level framework and leaves the detailed deliverables, team profile, and implementation conditions to the procurement file.[1][6]