Subsea Connectivity between Ireland and Portugal

GÉANT Vereniging

Published: Jun 30, 2026

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to MEO - SERVIÇOS DE COMUNICAÇÕES E MULTIMÉDIA S.A.

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in Netherlands, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), 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 information and communication technology 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

The Telecom provider will provide optical spectrum capacity on an IRU basis over the PISCES submarine cable system between Ireland and Portugal with access to the spectral bandwidth and associated service delivery. The service enables high-capacity DWDM transmission and may include managed or unmanaged spectrum, supporting GÉANT’s backbone connectivity, resilience, and operational requirements. Expected spectral bandwidth to be contracted is approximately 20% of a full Dark Fibre pair for the route Ireland - Portugal

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on June 30, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About GÉANT Vereniging

GÉANT Vereniging has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Netherlands. Notices are distributed via Netherlands TenderNed and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €1 - €1. 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 Netherlands. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to MEO - SERVIÇOS DE COMUNICAÇÕES E MULTIMÉDIA S.A.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by GÉANT Vereniging in Netherlands. 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 Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.