Hardware Acquisition Channel for Broader Approach

This framework contract aims to secure an acquisition/procurement channel for the supply of small quantities of hardware and associated software in support of the implementation of Broader Approach activities. This framework contract aims to secure an acquisition/procurement channel for the supply of small quantities of hardware and associated software in …

CPV: 30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware), 79310000 Market research services
Deadline:
Sept. 25, 2025, 4 p.m.
Deadline type:
Submitting a bid
Place of execution:
Hardware Acquisition Channel for Broader Approach
Awarding body:
The European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy ('Fusion for Energy')
Award number:
F4E-OMF-1844

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : The European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy ('Fusion for Energy')
Legal type of the buyer : EU institution, body or agency
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Hardware Acquisition Channel for Broader Approach
Description : This framework contract aims to secure an acquisition/procurement channel for the supply of small quantities of hardware and associated software in support of the implementation of Broader Approach activities.
Procedure identifier : 8e5ce841-313b-4cac-bb2c-c2a78b56803a
Internal identifier : F4E-OMF-1844
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Additional nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79310000 Market research services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Postal address : C/ Josep Pla, 2, Torres Diagonal Litoral, edificio B3
Town : Barcelona
Postcode : 08019
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Barcelona ( ES511 )
Country : Spain

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 4 000 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 6 000 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : In accordance with point 11 of Annex I of the GFR, Fusion for Energy may use the negotiated procedure procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in order to award new contract(s) consisting of a repetition of similar works, supplies or services to the contractor chosen as a result of the present call for tender, in which case the amount to be awarded under that procedure will not exceed 50% of this contract. Such a right will be exercised by F4E in the event of the following circumstances: (a) the ceiling of the framework contract is consumed before the expiration of the contract, however the need for yhe services remains, or (b) replacement or additional spare parts.
Legal basis :
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Hardware Acquisition Channel for Broader Approach
Description : This framework contract aims to secure an acquisition/procurement channel for the supply of small quantities of hardware and associated software in support of the implementation of Broader Approach activities.
Internal identifier : F4E-OMF-1844

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Additional nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 30210000 Data-processing machines (hardware)
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79310000 Market research services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Barcelona ( ES511 )
Country : Spain
Additional information : At the contractor's premises in Europe (Garching and Barcelona) and Japan (Naka and Rokkasho)

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 4 000 000 Euro
Maximum value of the framework agreement : 6 000 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : Technical Score
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 40
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : Financial Score
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 60

5.1.11 Procurement documents

Deadline for requesting additional information : 19/09/2025 23:59 +02:00
Address of the procurement documents : https://industryportal.f4e.europa.eu/f4e-calls/

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Allowed
Advanced or qualified electronic signature or seal (as defined in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014) is required
Variants : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 25/09/2025 16:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 9 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 26/09/2025 11:00 +02:00
Place : Videoconference
Additional information : An economic operator may appoint a maximum of 2 representatives to attend the public tender opening. Their full names and ID or passport numbers must sent at the latest on the day of the submission deadline to nadia.merli@f4e.europa.eu . Only those representatives that were correctly and timely appointed will be allowed to access the public opening and will be duly informed of the modalities involved for connecting by video conference.
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Required
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Maximum number of participants : 20
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : General Court (European Union)
Information about review deadlines : Within 2 months of notice of the award decision, you may launch an action for annulment of the award decision. Any request you may make and any reply from us, or any complaint for maladministration, will have neither the purpose nor the effect of suspending the time­-limit for launching an action for annulment or to open anew period for launching an action for annulment. The body responsible for hearing annulment procedures is indicated in section VI.4.1) of this contract notice. If you believe that there was maladministration, you may lodge a complaint to the European Ombudsman within 2 years of the date when you became aware of the facts on which the complaint is based (see http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu ).

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : The European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy ('Fusion for Energy')
Registration number : n01110115D
Postal address : C/ Josep Pla, 2, Torres Diagonal Litoral, edificio B3
Town : Barcelona
Postcode : 08019
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Barcelona ( ES511 )
Country : Spain
Contact point : Nadia Merli
Telephone : +34933201800
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : General Court (European Union)
Registration number : EUCJ
Postal address : Rue du Font Niedergrünewald
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : L-2925
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 430301
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0000

Official name : Publications Office of the European Union
Registration number : PUBL
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : 2417
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 29291
Internet address : https://op.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : 5d6c87c2-8d9f-4ba7-9b50-8c16fbc94a47 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 07/08/2025 09:24 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00521498-2025
OJ S issue number : 151/2025
Publication date : 08/08/2025