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Supporting implementation of Interoperability through better coordination of Notified Bodies
Supporting implementation of Interoperability through better coordination of Notified Bodies. The technical secretariat supports the notified bodies coordination group in organising meetings and support documents. An efficient coordination group will decrease the costs of authorisation procedures and ensure a coherent implementation of th...
Submission deadline: April 01, 2026 (expired)Type: Tender
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Supporting implementation of Interoperability through better coordination of Notified Bodies. The technical secretariat supports the notified bodies coordination group in organising meetings and support documents. An efficient coordination group will decrease the costs of authorisation procedures and ensure a coherent implementation of...
- Tender type:
- Tender
- Contracting authority:
- European Commission, DG GROW - Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
- Published:
- February 24, 2026
- Deadline:
- April 01, 2026
- Topic:
- Procurement Consulting
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Supporting implementation of Interoperability through better coordination of Notified Bodies. The technical secretariat supports the notified bodies coordination group in organising meetings and support documents. An efficient coordination group will decrease the costs of authorisation procedures and ensure a coherent implementation of the interoperability directive.
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