Procurement and grants

The EEA buys goods and services through public procurement procedures that are managed according to the rules of the European Union and the principles of transparency, proportionality, broadest competition, equal treatment and non-discrimination, and sound financial management.

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Contracts between €15,000 and €143,000

For purchases from EUR 15,001 to EUR 143,000 (known as low- or middle-value contracts), the European Environment Agency (EEA) follows a negotiated procedure, inviting at least three or five candidates , depending on the value of the tender.

Contracts above €143,000

The European Environment Agency (EEA) uses an ‘ open call for tenders ’ procedure for purchases above EUR 143,000.

Toolbox

The toolbox provides useful guidance documents and forms. The Forms below do not need to be submitted for each EEA call for tender. It is important to always check tender specifications and submit relevant documents for the designated tender.

Procurement plans

This page contains a list of approved procurement plans and their respective updates throughout a given year.

Remunerated scientific experts

EEA is establishing a list of individual experts following a call for expression of interest to assist it in carrying out preparatory work in support of EEA’s activities with the main focus on the areas of Resource use, Circular economy and waste, Health and environment, Oceans and sustainable blue economy, Biodiversity, Climate, and Sustainability transitions.