Introduction
The AI Office has launched a call for tenders to secure technical support for the enforcement of the AI Act, effective from 2 August 2025. This initiative is aimed at evaluating and monitoring systemic risks associated with General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models within the EU [1], thereby enhancing compliance with the AI Act.
Description
The AI Office has initiated a call for tenders to obtain technical support for enforcing the AI Act [1], which will take effect on 2 August 2025 [2]. This initiative focuses on assessing and monitoring systemic risks associated with General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models at the EU level [1], aiming to enhance the AI Office’s ability to evaluate and ensure compliance with the AI Act [1]. Providers of GPAI models will be required to notify the AI Office of any models with systemic risk intended for the EU market, and in the initial year, the AI Office will collaborate closely with compliant providers to facilitate market access [3]. However, from 2 August 2026 [3], full compliance with the AI Act will be enforced.
This initiative is particularly relevant for GPAI systems that may pose significant risks to public safety, security [1], and fundamental rights [1]. The project is funded under the Digital Europe Programme [1], with a total budget of €9 million [1].
One specific area of interest [1], Lot 6 [1], offers cross-cutting support for conducting agentic evaluations [1], which concentrate on the autonomous behavior of models in dynamic or open-ended tasks [1]. The Code of Practice [2] [3], designed to assist providers in meeting their obligations under the AI Act, will be assessed for adequacy by Member States and the Commission [3], which will also issue guidelines to clarify the obligations related to GPAI models. The Code is intended to remain relevant amid the rapid evolution of AI technology [3], with the AI Office committed to reviewing it at least every two years to address advancements or shifts in risk [3].
Proposals from interested parties are accepted until 25 August 2025 at 16:00 CET [1]. Detailed information regarding eligibility criteria [1], technical specifications [1], and submission procedures can be found in the notice for the call for tenders [1].
Conclusion
The initiative underscores the EU’s commitment to managing the potential risks associated with GPAI models, ensuring public safety, security [1], and the protection of fundamental rights. By fostering compliance and facilitating market access, the AI Office aims to create a robust framework for the responsible deployment of AI technologies across the EU.
References
[1] https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/funding/eu-ai-office-launches-eu9-million-tender-technical-support-gpai-safety
[2] https://ccianet.org/news/2025/07/ai-act-eus-final-gpai-code-imposes-disproportionate-burden-improvements-required/
[3] https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/faqs/questions-and-answers-code-practice-general-purpose-ai
