From Operational Need to Prototype: What Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) Means
When there is no ready-made solution available on the market, PCP can help. It is a competitive procurement of research and development services that leads to t…
SHIELD PCP has launched a call for tenders inviting technology companies, SMEs, research-driven organisations and consortia to develop innovative solutions that support the protection of public spaces.
The tender focuses on technologies that can help security practitioners address challenges related to crowd management, communication, coordination and information sharing between relevant stakeholders.
As a partner in SHIELD PCP, Polish Platform for Homeland Security encourages companies and teams working on public security technologies to explore the tender. Participation in the Pre-Commercial Procurement process offers an opportunity to develop solutions shaped by real operational needs, in direct cooperation with public procurers and end users. It also gives participants the chance to test their technologies as the process progresses, receive practical feedback and strengthen their solutions’ maturity and deployment potential.
Further information about the scope of the tender, tender documents and participation rules is available on the SHIELD PCP website.
An informative webinar for potential tenderers will take place on 18 June 2026.
