Compliance requirements
The bidder must confirm that neither it nor the members of its management, governing or supervisory bodies have been finally convicted within the last five years for participation in a criminal organisation, corruption, fraud or any other exclusion ground listed in the ESPD. If an exclusion ground applies, the bidder may submit evidence of self-cleaning measures where permitted. The contracting authority may also reject the tender if more than 10% of the contract performance would involve subcontractors or suppliers who are citizens of the Russian Federation, entities established in Russia, or persons/entities owned or controlled by them or acting on their instructions. The bidder must also confirm that the offered goods are not subject to international sanctions and do not originate from sanctioned territories. In the case of a joint tender, an authorised representative must be appointed and a power of attorney plus a statement of joint and several liability must be submitted for the joint bidders.