(1) The attention of interested parties is drawn to the aim of this notice, i.e. to select candidates who will receive the specifications and be invited to tender. The procedure consists of 2 distinct phases. In the first phase, requests to participate sent in response to this notice will be appraised by a selection committee on the basis of the criteria indicated in the procurement documents. In phase 2, all applicants who meet the minimum levels of standards indicated will be shortlisted and subsequently invited to submit a tender.
Applicants who are not shortlisted after phase 1 will be informed of the reasons for their elimination from the procedure.
(2) NB: interested parties are requested to strictly observe the conditions stated in the procurement documents when submitting their request to participate. In addition, interested parties must:
— send their application before the deadline in point IV.2.2. Applications sent after the deadline in point IV.2.2 will be automatically rejected,
— enclose all the documents and information requested in the procurement documents.
Candidates must send their requests to participate to: SANTE-IRL-CFT@ec.europa.eu as stated in point I.1.
(3) Interested parties are requested to refrain from seeking further information at this stage.
(4) A visit to the Grange site will be arranged in order for shortlisted candidates to view the premises.
However, no costs incurred by candidates in this regard can be reimbursed by the European Commission.
A maximum of 3 representatives from any tenderer may participate in the site visit. Participation in a site visit is not obligatory.