The total value of public procurement in the EU is estimated at USD$2 trillion per year. This covers major projects such as the building of a road, bridge or tunnel, down to the purchasing of uniforms, paper and professional services. Irrespective of the size of contract, the vast majority have one thing in common, they are open to tender.
The EU procurement rules allow bids from a specific set of countries outside the EU, namely those who signed the Government Procurement Agreement (negotiated through the World Trade Organisation). These countries include:
The EU procurement rules allow bids from a specific set of countries outside the EU, namely those who signed the Government Procurement Agreement (negotiated through the World Trade Organisation). These countries include:
Armenia |
Chinese Taipei |
Liechtenstein |
Aruba |
Iceland |
Norway |
Canada |
Israel |
Singapore |
Hong Kong |
Japan |
Switzerland |
China |
Republic of Korea |
USA |
Copernicus offers companies access to business opportunities across the EU. Each week some 1,500 public procurement notices from the European Union, the European Economic Area and beyond are published. Our service tracks both the publication and award of the contracts. In this way we provide our clients with two distinct routes to market.
For companies within the EU or listed above, products and services offered are matched to tender requirements, or to the sourcing that will be required for major contracts which have been awarded to a principal contractor.
Companies registered outside the EU and countries listed above still have the opportunity to secure business, either as part of the supply chain to a major contractor, via the creation of a delivery partnership with an EU based business, or by establishing an EU trading business.
Copernicus is able to offer guidance and support throughout the procurement process. From opportunity identification, through to market research, tender bid writing, partnership creation and successful project delivery. Here are a few examples:-
The service is available directly to individual companies, or to trade organisations to offer to their members. We appreciate that each business and organisation is unique, and have their own needs and targets to satisfy, which is why we are also able to adapt and tailor our service to optimise the benefit to subscribers.For more information about how we can help your organisation to succeed in the EU Public Procurement sector, and win one or more of the 780,000 contracts awarded annually, please contact us today.
For companies within the EU or listed above, products and services offered are matched to tender requirements, or to the sourcing that will be required for major contracts which have been awarded to a principal contractor.
Companies registered outside the EU and countries listed above still have the opportunity to secure business, either as part of the supply chain to a major contractor, via the creation of a delivery partnership with an EU based business, or by establishing an EU trading business.
Copernicus is able to offer guidance and support throughout the procurement process. From opportunity identification, through to market research, tender bid writing, partnership creation and successful project delivery. Here are a few examples:-
The service is available directly to individual companies, or to trade organisations to offer to their members. We appreciate that each business and organisation is unique, and have their own needs and targets to satisfy, which is why we are also able to adapt and tailor our service to optimise the benefit to subscribers.For more information about how we can help your organisation to succeed in the EU Public Procurement sector, and win one or more of the 780,000 contracts awarded annually, please contact us today.
Case Study Summary 1 – Direct Contract
TTL is a Lithuanian technical consulting business that subscribes to the Copernicus Public Procurement Opportunity Identification and Introduction Service. With our assistance they have won two separate contracts, one in Poland valued at €112,000.00 and one Spain which, over a period of 3 years, will be worth in excess of €220,000.00
Case Study Summary 2 – Supply Chain Success
Z llc is an Australian medical equipment technology company. On their behalf Copernicus tracked various published tenders, including a major re-fit of a large UK hospital complex. Z llc were introduced to the successful tenderer, resulting in their range of equipment being included in the specification, and a £182,000.00 order.
Case Study Summary 3 – Partnership Delivery
RVS is a company manufacturing refuse trucks. Copernicus identified a tender opportunity for them in France, however to be successful in the tender they would need to provide parts, breakdown and maintenance service. Copernicus introduced RVS to a suitable partner with national coverage able to meet the 4 hour response time required, and together they won a €2.1M contract.
Case Study Summary 4 – Creation of an EU business
JTE are an IT support company based in India, employing over 600 people. Through Copernicus research it was evident that their service level and pricing was highly competitive in the EU. After opening a low cost business in the UK via Copernicus the company was able to secure an €800,000.00 contract from Brussels. They now have one person based in the UK part time, the workload is managed through the cloud.
TTL is a Lithuanian technical consulting business that subscribes to the Copernicus Public Procurement Opportunity Identification and Introduction Service. With our assistance they have won two separate contracts, one in Poland valued at €112,000.00 and one Spain which, over a period of 3 years, will be worth in excess of €220,000.00
Case Study Summary 2 – Supply Chain Success
Z llc is an Australian medical equipment technology company. On their behalf Copernicus tracked various published tenders, including a major re-fit of a large UK hospital complex. Z llc were introduced to the successful tenderer, resulting in their range of equipment being included in the specification, and a £182,000.00 order.
Case Study Summary 3 – Partnership Delivery
RVS is a company manufacturing refuse trucks. Copernicus identified a tender opportunity for them in France, however to be successful in the tender they would need to provide parts, breakdown and maintenance service. Copernicus introduced RVS to a suitable partner with national coverage able to meet the 4 hour response time required, and together they won a €2.1M contract.
Case Study Summary 4 – Creation of an EU business
JTE are an IT support company based in India, employing over 600 people. Through Copernicus research it was evident that their service level and pricing was highly competitive in the EU. After opening a low cost business in the UK via Copernicus the company was able to secure an €800,000.00 contract from Brussels. They now have one person based in the UK part time, the workload is managed through the cloud.
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