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Digital Euro - Network Service Provider (NSP) Connectivity
At a glance
European Central Bank is procuring Computer network services (CPV 72700000) in Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt (DE712). It is divided into 2 lots and has been awarded. The notice states an estimated value of €162,840,000 excl. VAT. Procedure type: Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation.
From the notice
Network Service Provider (NSP) Connectivity for the Digital Euro Service Platform (DESP). The maximum value of the service agreements for both lots is 355,320,000 EUR in total.
Key facts
Each fact is from the official notice, last checked 4 November 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00).
- Status
- AwardedOfficial notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- Deadline
- No deadline in the noticeOfficial notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- Published value
- €162,840,000 excl. VATOfficial notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- Buyer
- European Central Bank, Frankfurt am Main, DEOfficial notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- Place of performance
- Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt (DE712)Official notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- Main CPV
- Computer network services (CPV 72700000)Official notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- Procedure
- Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiationOfficial notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- Lots
- 2Official notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- First published
- 28 October 2026, 14:26 (UTC+00:00)Official notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
- Last published
- 29 October 2026, 11:27 (UTC+00:00)Official notice · checked 4 Nov 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
Fact sheet
Lots (2)
Lot LOT-0001: Lot 1 NSP Connectivity restricted to EU nationals that are controlled by EU Nationals only
The scope of the procurement foresees the establishment of Connectivity Services that support the communication between the distributed components of its end-to-end IT solution. The connectivity comprises two components external and inter-component connectivity. The first category (external connectivity) includes the connectivity services required to establish the technical communication between the IT infrastructure of external actors (mostly Payment Service Providers, PSPs and National Central Banks, NCBs) and the digital euro service platform (DESP), to ensure the smooth provision of digital euro services to end users. As DESP components might be hosted in different sites/data centers belonging to different providers, a second category of connectivity services includes the services needed to enable data exchanges between the different DESP components that are not co-located within the same IT infrastructure and that still do not have a way to communicate directly. This second category is referred to as inter-component connectivity. Lot 1 participation is limited to EU nationals that are controlled by EU Nationals as defined in Chapter IV / Section 3.1 of the Call for Applications (CfA).
Lot LOT-0002: Lot 2 NSP Connectivity unrestricted open to EU nationals and non-EU nationals
The scope of the procurement foresees the establishment of Connectivity Services that support the communication between the distributed components of its end-to-end IT solution. The connectivity comprises two components – external and inter-component connectivity. The first category (external connectivity) includes the connectivity services required to establish the technical communication between the IT infrastructure of external actors (mostly Payment Service Providers, PSPs and National Central Banks, NCBs) and the digital euro service platform (DESP), to ensure the smooth provision of digital euro services to end users. As DESP components might be hosted in different sites/data centers belonging to different providers, a second category of connectivity services includes the services needed to enable data exchanges between the different DESP components that are not co-located within the same IT infrastructure and that still do not have a way to communicate directly. This second category is referred to as inter-component connectivity. Lot 2 participation is unrestricted and open to both EU nationals and non-EU nationals.
Timeline
- 28 September 2026: Award. Winner: Nexi Payments SpA; Award value: €177,660,000 excl. VAT; Tenders received: 3; Lot LOT-0001.
- 26 October 2026: Award. Winner: TELEFONICA DE ESPANA S.A.U.; Award value: €177,660,000 excl. VAT; Tenders received: 4; Lot LOT-0002.
- 28 October 2026, 14:26 (UTC+00:00): Award notice Notice, version 01 (Contract or concession award notice – standard regime). Official notice
- 29 October 2026, 11:27 (UTC+00:00): Award notice Notice, version 01 (Contract or concession award notice – standard regime). Official notice
Buyer and place
Buyer
European Central Bank
Frankfurt am Main, DE
Place of performance
- Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt (DE712)
Other parties in the notice
- Nexi Payments SpA (Tenderer), Milano
- TELEFONICA DE ESPANA S.A.U. (Tenderer), MADRID
- Nexi Payments SpA (Winner), Milano
- TELEFONICA DE ESPANA S.A.U. (Winner), MADRID
Classification
CPV codes
- 72700000: Computer network services
- 32400000: Networks
- 45314000: Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 72611000: Technical computer support services
- 30236200: Data-processing equipment
- 32412100: Telecommunications network
- 72254100: Systems testing services
- 45232320: Cable broadcasting lines
NUTS regions
- DE712: Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt
Official documents
No documents found in the indexed notice.
Questions and answers
Who is the buyer?
European Central Bank, Frankfurt am Main, DE.
What is being procured (CPV)?
Computer network services (CPV 72700000), Networks (CPV 32400000), Installation of telecommunications equipment (CPV 45314000), Technical computer support services (CPV 72611000), Data-processing equipment (CPV 30236200), Telecommunications network (CPV 32412100), Systems testing services (CPV 72254100) and Cable broadcasting lines (CPV 45232320).
Where is the work performed (NUTS)?
Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt (DE712).
What is the estimated value?
The notice states an estimated value of €162,840,000 excl. VAT.
Is it divided into lots?
Yes, into 2 lots: Lot 1 NSP Connectivity restricted to EU nationals that are controlled by EU Nationals only and Lot 2 NSP Connectivity unrestricted open to EU nationals and non-EU nationals.
Which procedure is used?
Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation.
How do I submit a bid?
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Am I eligible?
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Source
- Publisher
- TED
- Official notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/de/notice/-/detail/756210-2026
- Last checked
- 4 November 2026, 14:10 (UTC+01:00)
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