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# Research and development services and related consultancy services – TEN-D study - Investments in Trans European Digital Networks Study on topology, needs, market failure and investment gaps of backbone projects of strategic European Interest

[European Commission, DG CNECT - Communications Networks, Content and Technology](https://tendernation.io/buyers/european-commission-dg-cnect-communications-networks-content-and-technology)

Estimated value

€400,000

Published

5 Oct 2026

Deadline

18 days left

6 Nov 2026

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

Sourcing of data and evidence for policy design and implementation of Trans European Digital Networks (TEN-D) complementing the Cable Projects of European Interest (CPEI) exercise. This study should analyse potential gaps in capacity, resilience and security of terrestrial links, taking into account the expected developments in the field of data centres and other AI facilities as proposed in the Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA). The following identification of infrastructure investment gaps and assessment of potential market failures should lead to recommending the most appropriate interventions, including magnitude and instruments requiring EU funding, under the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF).

## CPV classification

Research and development services and related consultancy services

Source

Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) · Notice 682775-2026

[View official notice](https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/682775-2026)

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