SHIELD PCP invited companies, research and technology organisations and other innovators to its open market consultations. The consultations gave the market an early opportunity to comment on the need and share what could realistically be developed.
The project later announced the launch of its call for tenders. This sequence shows how a procurement team can gather evidence before defining the requirements suppliers will respond to. Consult the project’s official channels for the current procurement status.
DIGINNOV’s role
DIGINNOV is a partner in SHIELD PCP and shares project developments with its professional network. Youssef Bouali publicised both the consultations and the tender launch, helping potential suppliers and research organisations follow the procurement as it progressed. DIGINNOV also contributed to the discussion on procurement and innovation uptake at the 2026 Projects to Policy Seminar.
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