Page contents Page contents ConsultationsEC-DIGIT/2025/OP/0007 ('HACS') - update of the estimated publication dateThe Commission is planning to launch on 18 July 2025 (estimated publication date) the procurement procedure for the provision of high-level advice and consultancy services.From EU-IXP to TESTA-EIRIS – name change and planningThe Commission initially introduced the term “EU Interconnectivity eXchange Platform (EU-IXP)” to highlight the network’s new capabilities. However, this name departs significantly from the recognised TESTA brand and risks causing confusion among stakeholders who are familiar with the existing service. The acronym “IXP” is also commonly associated with Internet Exchange Points, creating further ambiguity and lessening the distinction of the Commission’s offering. To keep TESTA’s established reputation while signaling a renewed vision, the Commission will be using the name “TESTA-EIRIS (Enhanced Infrastructure for Reliable Interconnectivity and Security)”. This new designation incorporates the existing brand identity, underscores the evolution of the platform’s capabilities, and maintains clarity for current and prospective stakeholders.The Commission is thanking all the participants to the market consultation. Following in-depth analysis and taking into account the input provided in the written surveys, the Commission finalized defining the requirements for the new platform.As next step, the Commission is planning to launch in Q3 2025 the procurement procedure for the TESTA-EIRIS backbone services. The competition will be launched via the TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM (TELCO DPS) ref. DIGIT/2022/DPS/0019 TELCO DPS in the Mercell Source-to-Contract platform. Only the registered and admitted entities to the TELCO DPS will receive the formal competition notice and will have the right to submit an offer for this specific procurement procedure.DIGITAL WORKPLACE Services, Infrastructure and Connectivity Market ConsultationThe purpose of this open market consultation is to gather feedback from economic operators potentially interested in participating as tenderers in future public procurement procedures for the provision future Digital Workplace Services (DWP) to be published not earlier than 2026. Interested companies can participate in the market consultation by filling it the survey available under this link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/DWPservices_market_consultation until the 31st of August 2025.The European Commission may then invite companies that have participated in the survey for an individual presentation session with framed questions that will be provided by the European Commission upfront. The purpose of the questions and the presentations will be to clarify information already provided in the replies to the survey if needed. These presentation sessions will take place between the date of filling in the survey by the individual market player and not later than 31 December 2025. General publications21 May 2025Market consultations procurement privacy notice European Commission extends the scope of the DPS ITS to include datacentre infrastructure solutions On 17 December 2024 the European Commission extended the scope of the Dynamic Purchasing System for IT Supplies ("DPS ITS" - referenced DIGIT/2023/DPS/0002) to include datacentre infrastructure solutions (encompassing both storage and compute), associated equipment, and related services. The revised scope of the DPS ITS now covers the acquisition of:End-user Information Technology (IT) equipment and associated services,Infrastructure-related (managed) services, and their associated products, particularly those linked to a digital workplace context (i.e. group printing and imaging solutions),Cybersecurity solutions,Datacentre infrastructure solutions, associated equipment, and related services.Following this scope extension, the estimated volume of the DPS ITS now amounts to 1,260,000,000 EUR.The DPS ITS is open for applications until 06 April 2027. Economic operators can apply to participate at any time during its duration, in order to gain access to future competitions.More information about the DPS ITS:Contract Notice OJ S: 2023/S 070-212681Corrigendum to Contract Notice OJ S: 245/2024 -773405 (ref. extension of the DPS ITS scope)DPS ITS Specifications: https://s2c.mercell.com/today/31298Call for tendersFind all calls for tenders from the Directorate-General for Digital Services on TED (Tenders Electronic Daily), the online version of the “Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union", where public procurement notices are published, and on the Funding and Tenders Opportunities portal (F&T portal).Furthermore, the Financial Transparency System database allows you to directly search for the beneficiaries of funding from the EU budget provided by the European Commission.Modification of contractsModifications of contracts as set out in point (c) of Article 175(3) of the Financial RegulationDynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)List of all Dynamic Purchasing Systems from the Directorate-General for Digital Services open for applications :Dynamic Purchasing System for Cloud Services (CLOUD III DPS - DIGIT/2023/DPS/0031)https://s2c.mercell.com/today/69118PROSERV DPS for IT Professional Services (DIGIT/2024/DPS/0001)Contract notice in TED: https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/detail/210206-2024PROSERV DPS in Mercellhttps://s2c.mercell.com/today/78837Telecommunication Services Dynamic Purchasing System (TELCO DPS - DIGIT/2022/DPS/0019)https://s2c.mercell.com/today/32490Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for IT Supplies (DPS ITS - DIGIT/2023/DPS/0002)https://s2c.mercell.com/today/31298Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for software (DPS SIDE III - DIGIT/2023/DPS/0001)https://s2c.mercell.com/today/36251Specific clauses applicable to contracts for ICT supplies and servicesIPR clauses for inclusion in FWC for ICT services and suppliesThis article, elaborated in 2021, is intended to be included in the special conditions of the Framework Contracts (“FWCs”) governing the delivery of services or supplies in the field of information and communication technologies. It covers the intellectual property-related aspects of these contracts.An explanation on the applicability of the article in relation to other intellectual property clauses included in the Special or General conditions of the FWCs is included in the article itself.
