Technical support for engaging with EU SMEs in textile and/or furniture sectors in the Ecodesign Forum

Published

1 April 2026

Submission deadline

4 May 2026

Estimated value

€150,000

Procedure

open

Lots

1

Notice number

00224685-2026

Reference

f796ca5a-92c8-4afb-82e1-4db545df6b82

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 73000000Servicios de investigación y desarrollo y servicios de consultoría conexos

Description

The Contractor will be required to provide the Commission with technical assistance. The primary aim of this assistance is to foster balanced participation from relevant stakeholders in the textiles amd/or furniture sectors, thereby ensuring meaningful consultation on Ecodesign preparatory studies, potential Ecodesign requirements and other matters related to implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). The Contractor should proactively identify interested SMEs, and engage with them, giving special attention to micro-enterprises operating in the relevant product sectors. The Contractor will explain the provisions of the ESPR and their implications for the textile and/or furniture sectors for the SMEs in particular, outline participation opportunities, and guide SMEs on the expectations and the type of feedback is needed to the Ecodesign forum and/or various stakeholder meetings. Serving as both a focal point and a helpdesk, the Contractor will facilitate and coordinate SMEs involvement in these forums. Ensuring broad geographical and sectoral representation, the Contractor will review ESPR-related documents, gather SME inputs, synthesize them into po…

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 4 May 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €150,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (European Union).