## Foreword 

We thank you for the interest you have shown in this procurement procedure. The procurement documents of the procedure consist of the following: 

• The contract notice 

• This Invitation to Tender & Tender Specifications including all annexes and forms 

All the above documentation is available for download on the eTendering website https://etendering.ted.europa.eu. 

Although the above documents constitute the complete procurement documents for this procedure, economic operators are invited to regularly check the eTendering website (https://etendering.ted.europa.eu) where any additional information or answers to questions concerning this procedure will be made available. It is the responsibility of the tenderer to check for updates and modifications of the procurement documents in the eTendering  website during the submission period of tenders. 

Europol strongly recommends subscribing for this procedure on eTendering. Through the subscription you as the tenderer will get access features such as asking questions but also get updates in case of changes or if any new information is posted 1 . 

## 1. Introduction 

## 1.1. Contracting authority 

This procurement procedure is launched and managed by Europol, referred to also as the contracting authority  for the purposes of this procurement procedure. 

## 1.2. Europol 

Europol is the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation which supports its Member States in preventing and combating all forms of international serious organised crime, cybercrime and terrorism. Europol’s vision is to contribute to a safer Europe by providing the best possible support to law enforcement authorities in the Member States. 

The guiding strategic priorities of Europol in the coming years are the following: 

1 / be the EU criminal information hub making full use of data from an extensive network of partners; 

2 / deliver agile operational support; 

3 / be a platform for European policing solutions; 

4 / be at the forefront of innovation and research for law enforcement; 

5 / be the model EU law enforcement organisation with robust performance, good governance and accountability, promoting diversity and staff engagement. 

