Information

Tender reference number	SMART 2017/1130.
Title	European blockchain observatory and forum - setting up and running a European expertise hub on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies - SMART 2017/1130.
Description	Blockchain (or DLT) is considered to have a breakthrough impact and make processes more democratic, secure, transparent and efficient. It has a variety of applications in multiple industries (e.g. financial services, logistics, supply chain, eGov, health, social goods delivery, energy, IPR management, etc.). The technology is in its infancy and a series of challenges (e.g. governance, legal, regulatory issues, interoperability, scalability) need to be addressed. Therefore the Commission is setting up an EU blockchain observatory and forum to monitor and analyse blockchain fast-evolving developments and emerging issues, in an open and agile way. It will build on existing initiatives and organise workshops/events around topics of relevance for actions at EU level, in view of setting the right conditions for a transparent, trustworthy and EU law compliant environment. It should play a proactive role to help the EU to stay at the forefront, build expertise and show leadership in the field.
Contract type	Services
Procedure type	Open procedure
Status	Closed
Published on TED
Award method	Most economic

Milestones

TED publication date	21/07/2017 00:00
Question deadline	N/A
Answer deadline	N/A
Time limit for receipt of tenders	25/09/2017 23:59
Conditions for opening tenders (date)	09/10/2017 14:30

Lots

The call for tenders has no lots.

Notices

Reference	Notice type	Publication date
2017/S 138-282430	Contract notice	21/07/2017 00:00