Introductory welding training

The contracting authority excludes a bidder if any of the mandatory exclusion grounds apply, including convictions for organised crime, corruption, fraud, terrorist offences, money laundering or terrorist financing; illegal employment of foreigners or breach of conditions for employing foreigners; child labour or human trafficking; tax, duty or social security arrears; or a contract that would breach an international or Government of the Republic sanction. The authority may also exclude a bidder for serious breaches of environmental, social or labour obligations, bankruptcy or liquidation, serious professional misconduct, local tax arrears, anti-competitive conduct, conflicts of interest, prior serious contract breaches, false information, attempts to influence the authority or obtain confidential information, tax offences, or if the bidder is otherwise not entitled to submit a tender. The bidder must also provide a standard confirmation that no exclusion grounds apply, and if it relies on another undertaking’s resources, the same confirmation is required for that entity too.

The bidder must prove experience in delivering introductory welding training. The requirement is met if, during the period from 01.01.2023 until the publication date of the contract notice, the bidder has either: 1) taught the welding profession within formal education; or 2) delivered welding group training totalling at least 300 contact teaching hours. If the bidder relies on another undertaking’s resources, this must be indicated in the tender.