ESPON - Analysing Competitiveness through the lens of Cognitive Regional Distance (ACCORD)

This project aims to analyse the factors that contribute to the reduction of cognitive distance between Europe’s less competitive regions and its leading innovation and competitiveness hubs with a particular focus on the role of the public sector in this process. By examining how regions tap into the pan-European innovation …

CPV: 73110000 Services de recherche, 79311400 Services de recherche économique, 79315000 Services de recherche sociale
Délai:
23 septembre 2025 11:00
Type de délai:
Soumission d'offres
Lieu d'exécution:
ESPON - Analysing Competitiveness through the lens of Cognitive Regional Distance (ACCORD)
Service d'adjudication:
ESPON EGTC
Numéro d'adjudication:
2501760

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : ESPON EGTC
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : ESPON - Analysing Competitiveness through the lens of Cognitive Regional Distance (ACCORD)
Description : This project aims to analyse the factors that contribute to the reduction of cognitive distance between Europe’s less competitive regions and its leading innovation and competitiveness hubs with a particular focus on the role of the public sector in this process. By examining how regions tap into the pan-European innovation system, the project will provide critical insights into the mechanisms that facilitate knowledge transfer, collaboration and competitiveness upgrading.
Procedure identifier : 1c3ed786-eda4-470b-8775-f9f61dbc94e9
Internal identifier : 2501760
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73110000 Research services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79311400 Economic research services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79315000 Social research services

2.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 100 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Modalités de retrait du dossier : Terms of reference and annexes can be accessed free of charge at the Luxembourg Public Procurement Portal www.pmp.lu Réception des offres/candidatures : Electronic submission is mandatory via the Public Procurement Portal ( www.pmp.lu )
Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : ESPON - Analysing Competitiveness through the lens of Cognitive Regional Distance (ACCORD)
Description : This project aims to analyse the factors that contribute to the reduction of cognitive distance between Europe’s less competitive regions and its leading innovation and competitiveness hubs with a particular focus on the role of the public sector in this process. By examining how regions tap into the pan-European innovation system, the project will provide critical insights into the mechanisms that facilitate knowledge transfer, collaboration and competitiveness upgrading.
Internal identifier : 1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73110000 Research services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79311400 Economic research services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79315000 Social research services

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Other duration : Unknown

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) (2021/2027)
Identifier of EU funds : ESPON 2030 Programme CCI 2021TC16RFIR004- Adopted by European Commission.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) : yes

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : Most Economically Advantageous Tender. Assessed on the basis of the best price-quality ratio.
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : Most Economically Advantageous Tender. Assessed on the basis of the best price-quality ratio.

5.1.11 Procurement documents

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 : Not 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 : 23/09/2025 11:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 4 Month
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 : no
Electronic payment will be used : no

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Juridictions administratives
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : ESPON EGTC
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : ESPON EGTC
Organisation receiving requests to participate : ESPON EGTC
Organisation processing tenders : ESPON EGTC

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : ESPON EGTC
Registration number : LU27883700
Postal address : 11 Avenue John F. Kennedy
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : L1855
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Contact point : ESPON EGTC
Telephone : 2060028020
Internet address : https://www.espon.eu/
Buyer profile : https://www.espon.eu/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents
Organisation receiving requests to participate
Organisation processing tenders

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Juridictions administratives
Registration number : JURAD
Postal address : 1, rue du Fort Thüngen
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : 1499
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Contact point : Tribunal administratif - greffe
Telephone : 42105-1
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : e33cc11d-407b-4597-8082-df4ac2bb036d - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 31/07/2025 13:07 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00509765-2025
OJ S issue number : 147/2025
Publication date : 04/08/2025