Background: What Are eForms?
eForms is the EU standard for publishing public procurement notices. Since its mandatory adoption, all TED notices follow the eForms schema, which replaced the previous TED XML format. The standard defines how procurement data is structured, from contract values to award criteria.
Key Changes in 2026
The 2026 update to the eForms regulation introduces several improvements:
More Detailed Award Criteria
Contracting authorities now provide more granular information about how bids are evaluated. This includes specific weighting of quality vs. price criteria, making it easier for bidders to understand what matters most.
Submission Statistics
For the first time, completed tenders must publish the number of submissions received. This data helps bidders understand competition levels across different sectors and regions.
Subcontracting Transparency
New fields capture subcontracting arrangements, giving insight into supply chain structures in public contracts.
Impact on Tender Monitoring
These changes are good news for companies monitoring tenders:
- Better filtering: More structured data means more precise search filters
- Competitive intelligence: Submission counts reveal market dynamics
- Bid strategy: Detailed award criteria help prioritize opportunities
How TenderPulse Handles eForms
TenderPulse already extracts and indexes eForms data from TED notices. As the 2026 fields become available, they'll automatically appear in your tender details — no action needed on your part.
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