Consumer Programme: Call for tender n° Chafea/2017/CP/02 concerning Multiple Framework Contracts with reopening of competition for the organisation of coordinated activities on consumer product safety (Non-Food) in the EU and EEA/EFTA countries

Call for tender n° Chafea/2017/CP/02 concerning Multiple Framework Contracts with reopening of competition for the organisation of coordinated activities on consumer product safety (Non-Food) in the EU and EEA/EFTA countries

Chafea intends to award three Framework Contracts for the provision of the services described here below. Potential candidates interested to participate in the procedure are invited to send their offer, in line with the requirements and formalities detailed in the invitation to tender.

The objective of this call is to conclude three Multiple Framework Contracts, with reopening of competition, with the 3 tenderers that are ranked highest in the tender.

For the provision of services related to the coordination of activities on consumer product safety in the EU/EEA/EFTA countries, the contractors will be responsible for:

• The overall coordination and logistical organisation of the product-specific and horizontal activities, including all necessary meetings during the project;
• The overall coordination of the product testing process, including the identification and selection of appropriate laboratories;
• Providing technical expertise and advice to support the work of the national market surveillance authorities; and
• Reporting on, communicating and disseminating the outcome of the activities to all relevant stakeholders.

The deadline to submit tenders for this procedure is 28 June 2018.