Preventive maintenance of neurosurgical drills

The bidder and its representatives must not have been finally convicted within the last five years for participation in a criminal organisation, corruption, fraud, terrorist offences or offences related to terrorist activities, money laundering or terrorist financing. If such a ground applies, the bidder may submit evidence of self-cleaning measures, where permitted. The notice also requires a declaration that the offered goods are not subject to international sanctions and do not originate from sanctioned regions. In the case of a joint bid, a power of attorney for the joint bidders and a statement on joint and several liability must be submitted. The bidder must identify business secrets, but may not classify the bid price or other numerical indicators used in evaluation as business secrets.

The bidder must provide details of at least one maintenance technician. The technician must have received manufacturer training for servicing all devices covered by the tender, or the bidder must ensure servicing at the manufacturer’s service centre. As evidence, the bidder must submit a copy of the manufacturer-issued certificate confirming the technician’s training, or a manufacturer confirmation that servicing will be carried out at the manufacturer’s service centre. The bidder must also submit the manufacturer’s maintenance plans for the devices, showing the full list of tasks, the recommended frequency and the duration of the work. The bid must comply with the tender documents, and where necessary equivalence must be explained and supporting evidence provided.