Overview

• The framework contract would run from January 2026 through December 2027 with two optional one‑year extensions.
• The ministry caps the value at €580,000 net, which it says equates to roughly €620,000 including VAT.
• The tender anticipates 175 to 225 assignments per year and requires short‑notice availability on weekends and holidays nationwide and, in exceptional cases, worldwide.
• The scope allows separate billing for professional make‑up and styling, assistants, and location lighting, with visagists explicitly included.
• A ministry spokesman says commissioning photographers is standard across federal departments and serves the government’s information mandate.