European Commission, DG GROW - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEsBrusselsTED
Further development of the sustainable district heating systems in Upper Nitra region (2026CE160AT046)
The objective is to assist regional and local authorities, DH suppliers and stakeholders in improving their capacity to identify, plan, develop and implement measures for DHS restructuring within the legal framework of EU/2023/2413 and EU/2023/1791. Specific technical assistance will enable implementation of DHS improvements with direct i...
Submission deadline: September 10, 2026Type: Tender
Urban Planning, Architecture, Energy Consulting, Water Resource Management, Construction Project Management
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The objective is to assist regional and local authorities, DH suppliers and stakeholders in improving their capacity to identify, plan, develop and implement measures for DHS restructuring within the legal framework of EU/2023/2413 and EU/2023/1791. Specific technical assistance will enable implementation of DHS improvements with direc...
- Tender type:
- Tender
- Contracting authority:
- European Commission, DG GROW - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
- Published:
- June 24, 2026
- Deadline:
- September 10, 2026
- Topic:
- Urban Planning
Tender description
The objective is to assist regional and local authorities, DH suppliers and stakeholders in improving their capacity to identify, plan, develop and implement measures for DHS restructuring within the legal framework of EU/2023/2413 and EU/2023/1791. Specific technical assistance will enable implementation of DHS improvements with direct impact on socio-economic and environmental transition to climate neutrality in the Upper Nitra region.
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Prepare a pre-feasibility study for a Green Corridor to improve safe pedestrian access to public transport in Keur Massar and strengthen institutional capacities for climate-resilient, inclusive street design and participatory project development in Dakar. WP1 Baseline study - Review existing data and studies; identify gaps; conduct additional data collection (e.g. traffic counts, user surveys, air quality and environmental measurements). - Analyse urban context and land use; travel demand (quantitative and qualitative); supply quality and capacity for all modes; safety and conflicts; environmental quality; climate stress (heat, flooding); gender and social inclusion; institutional and legal framework; state-of-the-art references (incl. regional examples). - Deliverables: D1.1 Methodological orientation (inception) report; D1.2 Baseline report; D1.3 Slide deck; D1.4 Provision of raw, machine-readable and editable data and media. WP2 Participation process - Map stakeholders (incl. vulnerable groups, women, persons with disabilities, street vendors, informal transport, neighbourhood groups, local and national authorities). - Design and implement an inclusive, gender-responsive participation strategy (incl. at least one virtual measure); facilitate workshops, mediation as needed; document and evaluate results. - Deliverables: D2.1 Stakeholder analysis (report); D2.2 Slides; D2.3 Participation Strategy; D2.4 Facilitation materials/templates (editable); D2.5 Results report with inputs for corridor requirements; D2.6 Reference Toolkit for participatory processes (FR/EN) to enable replication. WP3 Pre-feasibility Study (PFS) Green Corridor - Identify and appraise design/traffic management alternatives; SWOT; recommend preferred alternative in consultation with CETUD and local administrations. - Produce ?15 preliminary and 10 final conceptual designs (street sections/intersections, allocation of road space, speeds, traffic regulation, green infrastructure, lighting/shading, materials, signage; capacity for all modes). - Conduct preliminary Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and cultural/heritage screening; Cost-Benefit Analysis incl. climate benefits; risk assessment (strategic/project risks); outline financing options and sources. - Prepare implementation strategy (phasing, data/engineering needs, roles/responsibilities, maintenance concept, financing structure), communication strategy (public and stakeholder messaging, best practice), investor pitch deck. - Prepare an Action Plan on Secure Bus Stops aligned with metropolitan frameworks (topic may be adjusted). - Deliverables: D3.1 Alternatives & conceptual designs; D3.2 Preliminary Impact Assessment; D3.3 CBA; D3.4 Risk Assessment; D3.5 PFS; D3.6 Pitch deck; D3.7 Implementation Strategy; D3.8 Communication Strategy; D3.9 Action Plan. WP4 Training conceptualisation and implementation - Design and deliver a 120-hour training (?3 seminars x 3 days + self-learning) on: sustainable mobility and street design, public space management and climate resilience, project development from concept to operation; integrate co-creative work on Green Corridor elements. - Train-the-trainer: coach 5 staff (CETUD/local authorities) to replicate training; refine materials after pilot. - Develop replicable materials: presentations, scripts, videos (?240 min), templates (surveys, fieldwork), instructor"s manual, implementation plan and guidance (checklists, certificate templates), evaluation tools; final training report with lessons learned. - Deliverables: D4.1 Training concept; D4.2 Training materials; D4.3 Instructor"s manual; D4.4 Implementation plan & guidance; D4.5 Training report. Governance and cooperation - Work in close coordination with CETUD, MiTTA and a Technical Committee established by CETUD; align with the RTC project context and ongoing bus station redevelopment. - Provide brief monthly status reports (2 pages) in French (activities, outputs in progress, impacts, decisions needed, expert days). - Contribute to knowledge sharing (events, publications) and support evaluation of knowledge management effectiveness. Reporting and languages - Main deliverables in French; the participation toolkit in FR/EN; raw data and media in editable, machine-readable formats as specified. Indicative duration and milestones (from contract start) - WP1: D1.1 at 1 month; D1.2-1.4 at 3 months. - WP2: D2.1-2.2 at 2 months; D2.3 at 4 months; D2.4 at 6 months; D2.5 at 10 months; D2.6 at 11 months. - WP3: Designs drafts at 3/8 months, final at 12 months; Impact/CBA/Risk drafts 6-10 months, finals at 12 months; PFS draft 9 months, final 12 months; Pitch/Implementation/Communication drafts 10 months, finals 12 months; Action Plan draft 10 months, final 12 months. - WP4: Concept draft/final 4/6 months; Materials 6/7 months; Instructor"s manual 6/8 months; Implementation plan 8/9 months; Training report 12 months.
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