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Open grounds for pre-commercial procurement of innovative security technologies

This call under Horizon Europe aims to prepare the foundation for future pre-commercial procurement (PCP) actions in the field of innovative security technologies. It focuses on enhancing border security, combating crime and terrorism, protecting infrastructure and public spaces, and strengthening societal resilience against disasters. The project seeks to consolidate demand for innovative security technologies, improve decision-making through market insights, and foster collaboration between public procurers and the industry. The call requires participation from multiple public buyers and end-users across at least three EU Member States or Associated Countries. Outputs will include evidence to support future PCP actions, alignment with EU procurement policies, and fostering innovation through engaging high-tech startups and SMEs.

Opening: 12-06-2025
Deadline(s): 12-11-2025

Expected Outcome

• Aggregated demand for innovative security technologies across public buyers.
• Enhanced decision-making based on comprehensive market insights.
• Increased capacity for EU public procurers to adopt innovation procurement strategies.
• Better alignment of requirements between industry and future products.
• Evidence-based support for joint procurement of security solutions.
• Clear readiness for PCP tendering processes, including necessary documentation.
• Technologies developed in line with European societal values and legal frameworks.
• Improved visibility of EU market demand for security technologies.
• Guidance for innovative tendering and validation strategies for public procurers.
• Increased engagement of high-tech startups and SMEs in security innovation.

Scope

• Support the groundwork for future Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) actions.
• Focus on security technologies for border security, crime prevention, infrastructure protection, and disaster resilience.
• Consolidate demand among public buyers with shared functional or operational needs.
• Explore state-of-the-art and market alternatives for proposed challenges.
• Align project outputs with EU procurement directives and societal values.
• Encourage participation of innovators, high-tech startups, and SMEs.
• Facilitate open market consultations in at least three EU Member States or Associated Countries.
• Deliver administrative readiness for a future PCP tendering process.
• Integrate societal aspects like security perceptions and resilience into solutions.

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