Andorra Launches Tender for National Emergencies Centre Consultancy
The project will oversee technical implementation of the unified 112 emergency line, ensuring compliance with timelines and budgets, with operations set to start in 2027 at the Nexus building.
Key Points
- Andorran government launches international tender for consultancy on National Emergencies Centre and 112 emergency line.
- Selected firm to oversee timelines, budgets, quality, risk assessment, and team coordination.
- Tender in Official Gazette on April 1, bids due April 24 via public procurement platform.
- Centre in Nexus building to start operations in 2027, enhancing public safety.
The Andorran government has launched an international tender for consultancy and engineering services to oversee the technical implementation of the National Emergencies Centre, linked to the unified 112 emergency line.
The selected firm will supervise all project activities to ensure compliance with timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Responsibilities include risk assessment and mitigation, team coordination, effective information flow, and collaborative decision-making. It must also provide a structured, adaptable methodology to support Civil Protection and government teams throughout the process, prioritising technical excellence, resource flexibility, and alignment with strategic goals.
The tender will appear in the Official Gazette (BOPA) on 1 April, with bids due by 24 April. Interested companies can access full specifications via the public procurement platform once published.
Government officials describe the 112 service as essential infrastructure for public safety. Justice and Interior Minister Ester Molné has described the project as "ambitious and strategic" to improve risk management, resource coordination, and effective emergency responses. The centre will occupy the first floor of the Nexus building under an agreement with Andorra Telecom, with operations for both the facility and the 112 call service slated to begin in 2027.
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