Four subsequent stages the project work is divided according to the European Commission are now made clear.

PHASE 0 – December 2020 – February 2022 – the Open Market Consultation phase which represents a specific phase during the overall PCP preparation.

PHASE 1 – March 2022 – May 2022 – the Solution Design phase is a 3-month in which selected suppliers will refine their proposed concept designs, solution architecture and technical specifications.

PHASE 2 – June 2022 – January 2023 – the Development of Prototype phase is an 8-month phase in which selected suppliers are expected to deliver their prototypes in two iterations.  

PHASE 3 – February 2023 – May 2024 – the Development and Testing of Pilot Systems phase is a 16-month phase in which selected suppliers will implement and test their pilot systems in a set of six selected pilot buildings (one per procurer).

Find out more about PCP and procuRE Timeline HERE.