Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14084-c48d-70ee-9b2a-32de4de1cd7f/belgium-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-t closed BE open procedure # Research and development services and related consultancy services – Technical support for engaging with EU SMEs in textile and/or furniture sectors in the Ecodesign Forum [European Commission, DG GROW - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/european-commission-dg-grow-internal-market-industry-entrepreneurship-and-smes) Estimated value €150,000 Published 4 May 2026 Deadline Closed 11 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The Contractor will be required to provide the Commission with technical assistance. The primary aim of this assistance is to foster balanced participation from relevant stakeholders in the textiles amd/or furniture sectors, thereby ensuring meaningful consultation on Ecodesign preparatory studies, potential Ecodesign requirements and other matters related to implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). The Contractor should proactively identify interested SMEs, and engage with them, giving special attention to micro-enterprises operating in the relevant product sectors. The Contractor will explain the provisions of the ESPR and their implications for the textile and/or furniture sectors for the SMEs in particular, outline participation opportunities, and guide SMEs on the expectations and the type of feedback is needed to the Ecodesign forum and/or various stakeholder meetings. Serving as both a focal point and a helpdesk, the Contractor will facilitate and coordinate SMEs involvement in these forums. Ensuring broad geographical and sectoral representation, the Contractor will review ESPR-related documents, gather SME inputs, synthesize them into position papers, and clearly present them at the Ecodesign Forum or other stakeholder meetings, or facilitate SMEs participation at the Forum and these meetings. Physical attendance at meetings will not be required. These activities may be repeated throughout the three-year duration of the contract, enabling the inclusion of new SMEs over time. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Business and management consultancy and related services Source Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) · Notice 303339-2026 [View official notice](https://ted.europa.eu/en/notice/303339-2026) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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