Compliance requirements
The bidder must confirm that none of the exclusion grounds under Section 95(1) of the Public Procurement Act apply. This means, among other things, that neither the bidder nor its authorised representatives may have been convicted of participation in a criminal organisation, corruption, fraud, terrorism-related offences, money laundering, illegal employment of foreigners, or human trafficking. There must also be no tax debt and no sanctions-based prohibition on concluding the contract. In addition, the bidder must confirm that neither it nor its subcontractors are established in the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus.
Qualification criteria and exclusion grounds
The bidder must demonstrate technical and professional capacity through previous lead auditor audit assignments showing experience in conducting E-ITS or ISO standard audits. Only work carried out during the previous 36 months is taken into account; consultancy services are not accepted. At least two similar assignments must be submitted with a total value of at least EUR 40,000 excluding VAT, together with information on their value, dates and the other contracting parties. For the lead auditor, a document proving professional qualification or certificates must be provided to show the right to participate in fulfilling the purpose of the procurement. Professional CVs must be submitted for all team members carrying out the audits. The project plan must describe the estimated workload, its cost and the on-site audit procedures. The tender must comply with the procurement documents; conditional tenders are not allowed; where necessary, equivalence must be explained and supporting evidence attached. In the case of a joint tender, a power of attorney from the joint tenderers must be attached, and the required declarations and data form must be completed.