Directive 2004/18/EC
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)Official name: European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade, Directorate G — Trade Strategy and Analysis, Market Access
Postal address: CHAR 05/236, rue de la Loi 200
Town: Brussels
Postal code: 1049
Country: Belgium
Contact person: Petros Sourmelis
For the attention of: Signe Ratso
E-mail: trade-contracts@ec.europa.eu
Telephone: +32 22987935
Fax: +32 22967393
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://ec.europa.eu/trade/trade-policy-and-you/calls-for-tender/
Further information can be obtained from:
Official name: European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade, Directorate G — Trade Strategy and Analysis, Market Access
Postal address: CHAR 05/074, rue de la Loi 200
Town: Brussels
Postal code: 1049
Country: Belgium
Contact person: José Chantre
For the attention of: Petros Sourmelis
E-mail: jose.chantre@ec.europa.eu
Telephone: +32 22969471
Internet address: http://ec.europa.eu/trade/trade-policy-and-you/calls-for-tender/
Specifications and additional documents (including documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained from:
Official name: European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade, Directorate G — Trade Strategy and Analysis, Market Access, Unit G3 — Market Access, Industry, Energy and Raw Materials
Postal address: CHAR 05/074, rue de la Loi 200
Town: Brussels
Postal code: 1049
Country: Belgium
Internet address: https://etendering.ted.europa.eu/cft/cft-display.html?cftId=544
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to:
Official name: European Commission, Directorate-General for Trade, Directorate A — Resources, Information and Policy Coordination, Unit A1 — Resources and Strategic Planning
Postal address: CHAR 07/173, rue de la Loi 200
Town: Brussels
Postal code: 1049
Country: Belgium
For the attention of: Philippe Duponteil
E-mail: trade-contracts@ec.europa.eu
Telephone: +32 22992155
Fax: +32 22921760
Internet address: http://ec.europa.eu/trade/trade-policy-and-you/calls-for-tender/
I.2)Type of the contracting authorityEuropean institution/agency or international organisation
I.3)Main activityGeneral public services
Other: Trade policy.
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authoritiesThe contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: no
Section II: Object of the contract
II.1)Description
II.1.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Pilot project on 'Rules of origin' for the market access database (MADB).
II.1.2)Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performanceServices
NUTS code
II.1.3)Information about a public contract, a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system (DPS)The notice involves a public contract
II.1.4)Information on framework agreement
II.1.5)Short description of the contract or purchase(s)
Contract concerning the supply and update of data on 'Rules of origin' for the MADB, during year 2015, applicable to 25 designated customs areas.
II.1.6)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
II.1.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.1.8)LotsThis contract is divided into lots: yes
Tenders may be submitted for one or more lots
II.1.9)Information about variantsVariants will be accepted: no
II.2)Quantity or scope of the contract
II.2.1)Total quantity or scope:
The supply and update of data on 'Rules of origin' for the MADB during year 2015 will concern goods imported in the following 25 customs areas:
Algeria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Tunisia.
Estimated value excluding VAT: 75 000 EUR
II.2.2)Information about optionsOptions: no
II.2.3)Information about renewalsThis contract is subject to renewal: no
II.3)Duration of the contract or time limit for completion Starting 9.12.2014. Completion 31.12.2015
Information about lots
Lot No: 1 Lot title: Algeria1)Short description
Lot 1 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Algeria to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 2 Lot title: Canada1)Short description
Lot 2 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Canada to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 3 Lot title: Chile1)Short description
Lot 3 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Chile to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 4 Lot title: Colombia1)Short description
Lot 4 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Colombia to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 5 Lot title: Costa Rica1)Short description
Lot 5 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Costa Rica to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 6 Lot title: Dominican Republic1)Short description
Lot 6 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in the Dominican Republic to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 7 Lot title: Egypt1)Short description
Lot 7 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Egypt to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 8 Lot title: Honduras1)Short description
Lot 8 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Honduras to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 9 Lot title: Iceland1)Short description
Lot 9 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Iceland to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 10 Lot title: Israel1)Short description
Lot 10 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Israel to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 11 Lot title: Jamaica1)Short description
Lot 11 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Jamaica to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 12 Lot title: Jordan1)Short description
Lot 12 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Jordan to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 13 Lot title: Lebanon1)Short description
Lot 13 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Lebanon to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 14 Lot title: Mauritius1)Short description
Lot 14 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Mauritius to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 15 Lot title: Mexico1)Short description
Lot 15 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Mexico to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 16 Lot title: Morocco1)Short description
Lot 16 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Morocco to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 17 Lot title: Norway1)Short description
Lot 17 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Norway to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 18 Lot title: Panama1)Short description
Lot 18 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Panama to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 19 Lot title: Papua New Guinea1)Short description
Lot 19 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Papua New Guinea to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 20 Lot title: Peru1)Short description
Lot 20 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Peru to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 21 Lot title: Serbia1)Short description
Lot 21 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Serbia to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 22 Lot title: South Africa1)Short description
Lot 22 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in South Africa to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 23 Lot title: South Korea1)Short description
Lot 23 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in South Korea to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 24 Lot title: Switzerland1)Short description
Lot 24 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Switzerland to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Lot No: 25 Lot title: Tunisia1)Short description
Lot 25 is tendered to supply data concerning 'Rules of origin' applicable in Tunisia to be included in the market access database (MADB). The information will be accessible by introducing a 4-digit or 6-digit HS product code or a description of goods. The MADB can be visited at the following address: http://madb.europa.eu
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)79400000 Business and management consultancy and related services, 72300000 Data services
3)Quantity or scope
The following data shall be supplied linking the applicable rules of origin to the relevant HS codes at the deepest possible level of granulation:
— applied preferential rates,
— formal requirements for the proof of the preferential origin,
— applicable rules of working or processing carried out on non-originating materials, which confers originating status for a given product,
— further rules for the determination of origin (if applicable).
4)Indication about different date for duration of contract or starting/completion
5)Additional information about lots
It is allowed to submit an offer for 1, more than 1 or all lots (customs areas). Please note that if you tender for more than 1 lot, you only have to provide once, the information or documentation common to the lots you are tendering for.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Deposits and guarantees required:
III.1.2)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
Conditions of the Commission's service contracts. Terms of payment are stated in the specifications.
III.1.3)Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
No specific legal form is required. However, each service provider will be required to become jointly and severally responsible under the contract.
III.1.4)Other particular conditionsThe performance of the contract is subject to particular conditions: no
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Personal situation of economic operators, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registersInformation and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: Tenderers shall be excluded from participation in this procurement procedure if:
a) they are bankrupt or being wound up, are having their affairs administered by the courts, have entered into an arrangement with creditors, have suspended business activities, are the subject of proceedings concerning those matters, or are in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure provided for in national legislation or regulations;
b) they have been convicted of an offence concerning their professional conduct by a judgment which has the force of 'res judicata';
c) they have been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by any means which the contracting authority can justify;
d) they have not fulfilled obligations relating to the payment of social security contributions or the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the country in which they are established or with those of the country of the contracting authority or those of the country where the contract is to be performed;
e) they have been the subject of a judgment which has the force of 'res judicata' for fraud, corruption, involvement in a criminal organisation or any other illegal activity detrimental to the Union's financial interests;
f) they have been the subject of an administrative penalty for being guilty of misrepresentation in supplying the information required by the contracting authority as a condition of participation in the procurement procedure or failing to supply information, or being declared to be in serious breach of his obligation under contract covered by the budget.
Contracts may not be awarded to tenderers who, during the procurement procedure:
(a) are subject to a conflict of interest;
(b) are guilty of misrepresentation in supplying the information required by the contracting authority as a condition of participation in the contract procedure or fail to supply this information;
(c) find themselves in one of the situations of exclusion, referred to at the beginning of point 11 (letters (a) to (f)).
Tenderers must provide a declaration on honour that they are not in one of the abovementioned situations. However, tenderers should be aware that the contracting authority may, where it has doubts as to whether the tenderer to whom the contract is to be awarded is in one of the situations of exclusion, require him to submit evidence confirming his declaration on honour by providing:
— for points (a), (b) or (e): a recent extract from the judicial record or, failing that, an equivalent document recently issued by a judicial or administrative authority in the country of origin or provenance showing that those requirements are satisfied,
— for point (d), a recent certificate issued by the competent authority of the State concerned.
Where no such documents or certificates are issued in the country concerned, they may be replaced by a sworn or, failing that, a solemn statement made by the interested party before a judicial or administrative authority, a notary or a qualified professional body in his country of origin or provenance.
Depending on the national legislation of the country in which the tenderer or candidate is established, the documents referred to in the above 2 paragraphs shall relate to legal persons and/or natural persons including, where considered necessary by the contracting authority, company directors or any person with powers of representation, decision-making or control in relation to the candidate or tenderer.
Wherever the tenderer is a consortium of firms or groups of service providers, the abovementioned information must be provided for each member or group.
However, the contracting authority may waive the obligation for a candidate or tenderer to submit documentary evidence if such evidence has already been submitted for another procurement procedure and provided the documents were issued not more than 1 year earlier and are still valid. In such cases, the candidate or tenderer must declare on his honour that the documentary evidence has already been provided in a previous procurement procedure, provide reference to that procedure, and confirm that there has been no change in the situation. The abovementioned information must be included in the tender specifications.
Please refer to the e-Certis website, which provides the possibility of determining the exact certificates and attestations required: http://ec.europa.eu/markt/ecertis/login.do
III.2.2)Economic and financial abilityInformation and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met: — Sufficient economic and financial capacity to guarantee continuous and satisfactory performance throughout the envisaged lifetime of the contract.
— Reliability of the mitigating measures presented to cover possible deficiencies in the evidence presented for the above criteria.
Proof of economic and financial capacity may in particular be furnished by 1 or more of the following documents:
a) appropriate statements from banks;
b) financial statements for the last 3 years for which the accounts have been closed;
c) a statement of overall turnover and turnover concerning the services covered by the contract during the last 3 financial years available.
The Commission may waive the obligation of a candidate or tenderer to submit the documentary evidence above if such evidence has already been submitted to it for the purposes of another procedure and it is still valid.
If, for some exceptional reasons which the Commission considers justified, the tenderer or candidate is unable to provide the references requested, he may prove his economic and financial capacity by any other means which the Commission considers appropriate.
If the economic and financial selection criteria are fulfilled by relying on a third party, the Commission may demand, if that tender wins the contract, that this party signs the contract (becomes a contractor) or, alternatively, provides a joint and several first-call guarantee. If the third party chooses to sign the contract it should prove that it is not in an exclusion situation and that it has access to the market.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required: Only those proposals which meet all the exclusion and selection criteria will be carried forward for assessment under the award criteria.
III.2.3)Technical capacityInformation and formalities necessary for evaluating if the requirements are met:
The minimum professional and technical standards required are:
substantial expertise of the team and professional experience to perform the tasks involved in this contract notice;
profound knowledge of customs duties and taxation;
profound knowledge of the harmonised system, including practical experience in the classification of goods;
profound knowledge of the structure of the tariff schedules of the customs areas listed under point 4, in respect to which an offer is being submitted, in terms of harmonised system nomenclature and subdivisions, the frequency of revisions, the nature of the tariffs (specified or ad valorem), rules of origin or any other relevant information;
ability in supplying and collecting data on 'Rules of origin' of non-EU countries in electronic format;
profound knowledge of the structure of the IT technologies necessary to create compliant country datasets: XML, XML Schema, XHTML, CSS, relational databases.
Evidence of the technical and professional capacity of economic operators may be furnished on the basis of the following documents:
a) details of educational and professional qualifications of all the proposed experts providing the services (detailed CV's have to be included for this contract). This should clearly indicate: their expertise of minimum 1 year in similar tasks and their knowledge of:
(1) trade law and customs procedures in general;
(2) the harmonised system for the classification of goods, including practical experience;
(3) data processing; and
(4) customs duties and taxation in general;
b) a list of the principal similar projects that were carried out under the applicant's direct responsibility during the past 3 years proving merit and experience in:
(1) trade related legislation;
(2) classifying goods;
(3) data processing; and
(4) customs duties and taxation in general;
c) supporting documents demonstrating a profound knowledge of the IT technologies necessary to create compliant country datasets: XML, XML Schema, XHTML, CSS, relational databases.
The provision of 1 or more complete sample dataset(s) via the inclusion of a CD-ROM in the offer will serve to demonstrate the tenderer's knowledge in that area. This is a mandatory part of the offer;
d) confirmation by the tenderer that it will implement the technical standards set out in these terms of reference.
Where the tenderer wishes to subcontract or otherwise rely on the capacities of other entities, it must in that case prove that it will have at its disposal the resources necessary for performance of the contract, for example by producing an undertaking on the part of those entities to place those resources at its disposal.
Where the successful tenderer is an individual, a partnership of individuals, or a sole trader, it will be expected to demonstrate that continuity of service can be guaranteed. The contracting authority will consider, inter alia, the risk to successful project completion that would be occasioned by the death or resignation of 1 or more of the individuals involved.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required:
Only those proposals which meet all the exclusion and selection criteria will be carried forward for assessment under the award criteria.
III.2.4)Information about reserved contracts
III.3)Conditions specific to services contracts
III.3.1)Information about a particular professionExecution of the service is reserved to a particular profession: no
III.3.2)Staff responsible for the execution of the serviceLegal persons should indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff responsible for the execution of the service: yes
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)Type of procedure
IV.1.1)Type of procedureOpen
IV.1.2)Limitations on the number of operators who will be invited to tender or to participate
IV.1.3)Reduction of the number of operators during the negotiation or dialogue
IV.2)Award criteria
IV.2.1)Award criteriaThe most economically advantageous tender in terms of the criteria stated in the specifications, in the invitation to tender or to negotiate or in the descriptive document
IV.2.2)Information about electronic auctionAn electronic auction will be used: no
IV.3)Administrative information
IV.3.1)File reference number attributed by the contracting authority:
TRADE14/G3/G08.
IV.3.2)Previous publication(s) concerning the same contractno
IV.3.3)Conditions for obtaining specifications and additional documents or descriptive documentTime limit for receipt of requests for documents or for accessing documents: 6.8.2014 - 16:00
Payable documents: no
IV.3.4)Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate13.8.2014 - 16:00
IV.3.5)Date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
IV.3.6)Language(s) in which tenders or requests to participate may be drawn upAny EU official language
IV.3.7)Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tenderDuration in months: 9 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.3.8)Conditions for opening of tendersDate: 10.9.2014 - 11:30
Place:
European Commission, DG Trade, Charlemagne Building, rue de la Loi 170, 1040 Brussels, BELGIUM.
Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders: yes
Additional information about authorised persons and opening procedure: Requests have to be submitted so that they are received by the Commission by 12.8.2014. Requests have to be submitted exclusively by letter to the name and address mentioned in point I.1.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about recurrenceThis is a recurrent procurement: no
VI.2)Information about European Union fundsThe contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.3)Additional information
Tenderers can download the tender documents and eventually any additional documents and information from DG Trade's Internet site for public procurement and grants:
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/about/procurement/calls-for-tender/index_en.htm
Tenderers shall also register in the e-tendering application by using the following link: https://etendering.ted.europa.eu
Registration on e-tendering will allow tenderers to directly ask questions concerning this call for tenders and be regularly informed of the automatic updates on changes that may be published (documents/additional information, questions and answers, etc.).
VI.4)Procedures for appeal
VI.4.1)Body responsible for appeal procedures VI.4.2)Lodging of appealsPrecise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: Within 2 months of the plaintiff being notified or, failing this, of the date on which he became aware thereof. A complaint made to the European Ombudsman will neither cause this period to be suspended nor a new period for lodging appeals to begin.
VI.4.3)Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained
VI.5)Date of dispatch of this notice:13.6.2014