Sintra, Portugal - October 3, 2025
The Municipal Water and Sanitation Services of Sintra (SMAS Sintra) has officially awarded a €194.77 million contract to Tecnirede - Data Communications, S.A. for the acquisition of remote management software designed to optimize the operation and management of the municipality’s water supply and wastewater networks.
The award, published in the Official Gazette S 190/2025, follows an open public tender (No. 22PF/2025) conducted under Directive 2014/24/EU. The project marks a significant step toward enhancing the digital transformation and operational efficiency of Sintra’s municipal water infrastructure.
Contract Overview
Under Contract No. 22PF/2025, Tecnirede will deliver and implement a computer control system (CPV 48151000) that provides real-time monitoring and management of Sintra’s extensive water and wastewater networks. The project’s objective is to strengthen remote supervision, data analytics, and automation capabilities within SMAS Sintra’s operations.
The total contract value amounts to €194,773,500, with Tecnirede’s tender emerging as the top-ranked and winning bid among two electronic submissions. The award was finalized on September 16, 2025, and the formal contract was signed on October 1, 2025.
The procurement was not financed by EU funds and was conducted independently by SMAS Sintra. The sole award criterion was price, ensuring cost efficiency while maintaining technical and functional standards specified in the tender documents.
Entities Involved
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Contracting Authority: Municipal Water and Sanitation Services of Sintra (SMAS Sintra)
Address: Av. Armed Forces Movement, No. 16, Sintra, Portugal
Activity: General public services
Website: www.smas-sintra.pt -
Winning Bidder: Tecnirede - Data Communications, S.A.
Location: Alfragide, Greater Lisbon, Portugal
Registration No.: 502780711
Business Size: Micro, small, or medium enterprise (SME) -
Review Authority: Sintra City Council (Câmara Municipal de Sintra)
Strategic and Economic Significance
This project represents a milestone in Sintra’s smart infrastructure development, focusing on digital tools to manage water distribution, monitor wastewater systems, and detect inefficiencies in real time. The integration of advanced remote management technology will enable SMAS Sintra to reduce operational costs, improve service reliability, and enhance environmental sustainability by minimizing water losses and optimizing resource allocation.
For Tecnirede, a leading Portuguese IT and communications solutions provider, this contract reinforces its reputation in municipal digitalization and network management systems. The company’s expertise in deploying advanced data communication technologies is expected to deliver tangible efficiency gains for Sintra’s utilities.
Looking Ahead
The contract underscores Portugal’s broader commitment to modernizing municipal infrastructure through technology-driven solutions. Implementation of the new remote management platform is expected to roll out in phases, aligning with SMAS Sintra’s digital strategy and sustainability goals.
With a clear focus on innovation and transparency in public procurement, the Sintra municipality continues to set a strong example for local governance modernization in Portugal’s water management sector.
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