AD 36/2026 - Technical Advisory Services for the Development of an Economic-Financial Model with Adaptation and Revision of Tariffs for Water Supply, Wastewater, and Urban Waste Management Services

Tender AD 36/2026 seeks technical advisory services for the development of an economic-financial model. This model is intended to support the adaptation and revision of tariffs for essential public services, specifically water supply, wastewater management, and urban waste collection and disposal. The objective is to engage expert consultants who can analyze the current financial structures, operational costs, and revenue streams associated with these services. Based on this analysis, the consultants will be tasked with creating a robust economic-financial model that can accurately forecast future costs, revenues, and investment needs. Furthermore, the services will include the adaptation and revision of the existing tariff structures to ensure financial sustainability, cost recovery, and potentially, affordability for consumers, while reflecting the actual cost of service provision. The tender likely requires proposals detailing the methodology, team expertise, proposed work plan, and associated fees. The outcome is expected to provide the procuring entity with a sound basis for informed decision-making regarding tariff adjustments and long-term financial planning for these critical utility services.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Water Supply, Wastewater and Financial Regulation. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 8,000.

Published through base_gov_pt, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the water and sanitation sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.