Organisation: European Commission
Location: Ispra, Varese, Italy
Estimated Contract Value: €180,000 (Drinks Supply Lot)
Contract Duration: Up to 4 Years
Submission Deadline: 9 November 2026
Opportunity Status: Tender Open
Opportunity Type: Beer Supply, Drinks Distribution & Hospitality
Opportunity Overview
The European Commission is inviting suppliers to bid for a drinks supply contract covering its canteen and clubhouse facilities at the Joint Research Centre in Ispra, northern Italy.
The tender includes the supply and delivery of beer kegs, wine and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for the site’s hospitality operations.
The drinks contract has an estimated value of €180,000, excluding VAT, and forms part of a wider €980,000 procurement covering food and beverages.
The framework agreement will initially run for 12 months, with the possibility of three annual renewals.
Potential Business Opportunities
The tender could create opportunities for breweries and drinks distributors looking to:
- Supply beer to established hospitality venues
- Secure a long-term public-sector drinks contract
- Expand keg beer distribution in Italy
- Supply alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Develop relationships with European institutional buyers
- Increase commercial beer sales
- Establish new wholesale supply arrangements
Tender Requirements
The European Commission is seeking suppliers capable of delivering drinks to its Ispra facilities.
The published requirements include:
- Products: Beer kegs, wine and other beverages
- Estimated Drinks Contract Value: €180,000 excluding VAT
- Delivery Location: Ispra, Varese, Italy
- Contract Duration: Initially 12 months, renewable up to three times
- Tender Reference: EC-OIB/IPR/2026/OP/0060
- Relevant Lot: Lot 1, Beverages and Beer/Wine Kegs
- Submission Deadline: 9 November 2026
Interested businesses must review the full procurement documents for product specifications, delivery requirements, pricing schedules and eligibility conditions.
How to Get Involved
Breweries, wholesalers and drinks distributors interested in this opportunity can access the tender documentation through the European Commission’s official Funding & Tenders Portal.
The procurement is divided into two lots. Businesses interested in beer and beverage supply should select Lot 1: Beverages and Beer/Wine Kegs.
Applications must be submitted electronically through the European Commission’s eSubmission platform.
Submission Deadline: 9 November 2026 at 3:00pm Central European Time.
View Official Tender & Documents
Opportunity Status: Formal drinks supply tender open until 9 November 2026. Suppliers can submit proposals for Lot 1, which includes beer kegs and other beverages.