Belgium – Research and development services and related consultancy services – TEN-D study - Investments in Trans European Digital Networks Study on topology, needs, market failure and investment gaps of backbone projects of strategic European Interest

European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology · Brussels, Belgium Open · 31 days left

Buyer	European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology
Location	Brussels, Belgium
Contract type	Services
Procedure	Open procedure
Estimated value	€400,000
Tender deadline	6 November 2026, 16:00 CET · 31 days left as of 7 October 2026
Published	5 October 2026
Main CPV	73000000 — Research & development
Notice type	Contract notice
TED reference	682775-2026
Data checked	7 October 2026 against the official TED record

Summary

Sourcing of data and evidence for policy design and implementation of Trans European Digital Networks (TEN-D) complementing the Cable Projects of European Interest (CPEI) exercise. This study should analyse potential gaps in capacity, resilience and security of terrestrial links, taking into account the expected developments in the field of data centres and other AI facilities as proposed in the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA). The following identification of infrastructure investment gaps and assessment of potential market failures should lead to recommending the most appropriate interventions, including magnitude and instruments requiring EU funding, under the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF).

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