Air Travel and Accommodation: Bilbao
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns a prior consultation (Consulta Prévia) under the framework agreement managed by ESPAP (Entidade de Serviços Partilhados da Administração Pública, I.P. - Shared Services Entity of Public Administration) for air travel and accommodation services specifically for travel to Bilbao. The objective is to identify and select service providers capable of arranging flight bookings and hotel stays in Bilbao for public administration personnel. This procurement mechanism aims to simplify and expedite the process of booking essential travel services while ensuring compliance with public procurement rules and obtaining competitive rates. Bidders responding to this prior consultation are expected to offer efficient booking platforms, a range of suitable travel and accommodation options, and adherence to the terms established within the ESPAP framework agreement. The focus is on securing reliable and cost-effective travel arrangements for official purposes.
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 477.
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 services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Original language: PortugueseConsulta Prévia ao abrigo do acordo-quadro da ESPAP
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from base_gov_pt and was originally published on March 17, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Original language: Portuguese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Universidade do Minho
Universidade do Minho has issued 1,130 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 1,084 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Portugal. Notices are distributed via base_gov_pt and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to SMILE-Viagens e Turismo Unipessoal, Ldª. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Universidade do Minho in Portugal. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to €477. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Portugal. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit base_gov_pt to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
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