Community action (EEC) in the field of telecommunications technologies (RACE) - Definition phase, 1985-1986
To contribute to technical cooperation at Community level in telecommunications technologies, focusing particularly on the introduction of Integrated Broadband Communication (IBC) and defining precise objectives.
Two parts:
- Development of an IBC reference model: work required for the formulation of a reference model for Integrated Broadband Communication (IBC);
- Technological evaluation and exploitation of projects to clarify technology options and to establish the techno-economic feasibility of the IBC reference model.
Implementation was monitored by the Commission assisted by a Committee composed of two representatives of each Member State and chaired by a Commission representative.
Where contracts were required for the implementation of the first part of the programme, they were awarded by restricted tendering procedure. Contracts for the second part were, as a rule, awarded by open tendering procedure. Each contract involved at least two independent partners from a minimum of two Member States.
Second part projects took the form of shared-cost contracts. Contractors were normally expected to bear at least 50% of total expenditure.
The Commission, after consulting the Committee, defined procedures (including rules on confidentiality) for the exchange of information between Member States, the Commission and suppliers.