Details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Reference
- EISMEA/2025/OP/0012
- Publication date
- Deadline date
Description
This open call for tenders aims at developing a study on market surveillance of products with embedded software that are placed and available on the EU market. The general objective of the study is to ensure that products with embedded software on the EU market are safe and compliant with applicable legislation. Its specific objective is to develop a robust inspection methodology for Market Surveillance Authorities (MSAs) that takes into account European legislation (and in particular the legal obligations of manufacturers of products with embedded software), and the risks inherent to these types of products. This action will strengthen the operational market surveillance capacities of MSAs and foster their collaboration and knowledge sharing. This procurement action falls under Section 2.8.2.6 of Annex I to the 2025 WP - Commission Implementing Decision C(2024)8194. Economic operators with experience in the field of software, EU legislation, data collection, statistical analyses and in drafting reports and recommendations can participate in this call for tenders.
Type of procedure: Open
Duration: 12 months
Estimated value excluding VAT: EUR 289 880
Deadline for receipt of tenders: 7 July 2025