Sword Secures €93M Framework Contract with eu-LISA for EES System
Sword Services Greece, leading a consortium alongside Netcompany and Sopra Steria, has won a four-year framework contract with eu-LISA for the design, development, and maintenance of the European Union's Entry-Exit System (EES).
A €93 Million Framework Contract to Modernize Schengen Borders
Sword Services Greece leads a coalition including Netcompany and Sopra Steria to develop and maintain the Entry-Exit System (EES) operated by eu-LISA, the European Union agency responsible for large-scale information systems. The framework contract, valued at approximately €93 million, spans four years and was awarded under eu-LISA's dynamic purchasing system. The scope includes the application design, development, testing, and maintenance of the EES Core system, its web services, shared components, programming interfaces, and elements related to the API/PNR system. This infrastructure is intended to modernize the management of the Schengen area's external borders by digitally recording the entries and exits of non-European nationals on short stays.
Strengthening Sword's Presence Among European Institutions
This award strengthens the longstanding collaboration between Sword and eu-LISA. The group reaffirms its position as a trusted provider for major European institutions in the field of critical large-scale digital systems. Sword is already involved in several key initiatives supporting border management and interoperability programs driven by the agency. Nikos Mastroyiannopoulos, CEO of Sword Services Greece, stated: 'Being ranked first in this strategic competition is a strong recognition of our teams' expertise and commitment to supporting eu-LISA and European institutions. Together with our partners, we are proud to contribute to systems that play a vital role in enhancing Europe's security and digital capabilities.'
A Consortium with Complementary Skills in Public Sector Transformation
The formed alliance brings together a combination of expertise covering large-scale public sector transformation, secure software engineering, and the integration of complex systems. This configuration is designed to support eu-LISA in delivering resilient and scalable services aligned with the European Union's requirements.
