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Abnormally low tender justification
What wins points
A clear reference to Article 69 and a concise justification of why the price is abnormally low shows compliance, helping evaluators see the bid meets legal exclusion criteria.
What gets bids disqualified
Failure to provide any explanation for an unusually low price or to demonstrate missing mandatory social/environmental compliance leads to automatic rejection under Article 69.
Evaluator's view
Check that the justification links directly to Article 69 and includes evidence of non‑compliance with mandatory Union law (e.g., Article 18(2)).
Abnormally low tender justification
What this is
A short explanation why a bid that appears unusually low in price may be rejected under EU public procurement rules.
When you need it
Use during the technical evaluation stage, when assessing compliance with Article 69 of Directive 2014/24/EU. It is mandatory whenever the contracting authority suspects the price is abnormally low and must justify a rejection.
How to fill it in
- Identify the bid(s) whose price seems unusually low.
- Check the tender documents for any required minimum thresholds or market‑price references.
- Gather evidence of possible non‑compliance with mandatory Union law (e.g., social, environmental or labour requirements).
- Reference the specific article: Article 69 of Directive 2014/24/EU.
- Provide a concise justification stating why the price cannot be accepted and cite any supporting evidence.
Template
**Bid reference:** [Insert bid ID] **Observed price deviation:** [Describe how low the price is compared to market expectations] **Relevant legal basis:** Article 69 Directive 2014/24/EU (abnormally low tenders) **Justification:** - [Explain why the price is considered abnormal] - [Reference any missing mandatory compliance, e.g., social/environmental standards under Article 18(2)] - [Attach evidence or calculations supporting the assessment]
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