European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has recently launched a call for tender for a framework contract titled “European Forecast Hub and European Scenario-Modelling Hub for Infectious Diseases” (NP/2023/SMS/26588). The estimated total ceiling value of this contract is 3,900,000.00 EUR, divided into three lots to procure in separate requests for services. The tenderer (i.e., a potential contractor) may apply for one or more lots. The duration of this framework contract is 4 (2+1+1) years, while individual request for services will take up to 12 months each.
The deadline for tender submission is 20 September 2023.
Please note that this framework contract is different in content, duration and scope to the negotiated procedure that is advertised at the same time currently (ref. number NP/2023/SMS/26588-ExA).
The primary objectives of this call for tender are as follows:
Lot 1: European Forecasting Hub
- Maintain and enhance the existing European COVID-19 forecasting hub.
- Expand the hub to include new diseases, transforming it into the European Forecasting Hub for infectious diseases.
- Conduct analyses and provide scientific expertise in infectious disease forecasting.
- Foster the existing network of infectious disease modellers.
Lot 2: European Scenario-Modelling Hub
- Maintain and further develop the current European COVID-19 Scenario-Modelling Hub.
- Expand the hub to include new diseases, forming the European Scenario-Modelling Hub for infectious diseases.
- Conduct scenario modelling analyses related to infectious diseases.
- Deliver technical expertise in ensemble modelling and multi-model comparisons.
- Foster the existing network of infectious disease modellers.
Lot 3: Development of Epidemiological Models
- Develop new epidemiological models specifically for the European Forecast and Scenario Hub.
Further details regarding this call for tender can be found on the eTendering website at the following link: https://etendering.ted.europa.eu/cft/cft-display.html?cftId=14838. The application procedure will be carried out through the same eTendering platform. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please utilize the eTendering system.
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