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Belgium and EU institutions
e-Procurement, plus tendering to the Commission itself.
What wins points
Compliance with Article 4 thresholds and providing full financial capacity evidence demonstrates eligibility and boosts evaluator confidence.
What gets bids disqualified
Missing registration numbers, failure to meet Article 4 thresholds, incomplete ESPD or wrong file format will lead to automatic disqualification.
Evaluator's view
Evaluators first verify exclusion grounds (Article 57) via ESPD and then check financial capacity against Article 4; any missing evidence is rejected.
Belgium and EU institutions
What this is
A brief guide for SMEs bidding on public contracts issued by Belgian contracting authorities or EU institutions based in Belgium. It explains the key eligibility checks, required documentation, and tips to avoid common disqualification pitfalls.
When you need it
Use this note when preparing a tender response for:
- National Belgian procurement procedures (federal, regional or community level).
- Procurement undertaken by EU institutions located in Belgium (e.g., European Commission offices, agencies).
- Both the selection and award phases, especially to verify eligibility before investing effort in the technical proposal.
How to fill it in
- Identify the contracting authority – copy its official name and reference number from the contract notice.
- Check the threshold – confirm that the estimated contract value exceeds the EU‑wide thresholds (Article 4 Directive 2014/24/EU). If below, national rules may apply; note this in the template.
- Provide business registration details – Belgian National Registry number (VAT / BTW), and for service contracts the relevant professional order registration (e.g., "Ordre des Médecins").
- Financial capacity evidence – submit audited accounts or a bank guarantee that demonstrates turnover above the threshold cited in Article 4.
- Social security & tax compliance – attach recent certificates of good standing from the Belgian National Social Security Office (ONSS) and Tax Administration (FPS Finances).
- EU‑wide non‑exclusion declarations – complete the ESPD form, confirming no grounds for exclusion under Article 59.
- Electronic submission details – indicate the e‑procurement platform used (e‑CERTIS, TED, or national portal) and ensure the file format complies with the tender specifications.
- Signature & declaration – sign the declaration on behalf of the legal entity; include a date and place (e.g., "Brussels, 2026-07-30").
Template
--- Contracting Authority: [Name & reference] Contract Title: [Title from notice] Estimated Value (EUR): [Amount] # Eligibility Checklist - Business Registration Number (VAT/BTW): [_________] - Professional Order Registration (if services): [_________] - Financial Capacity Evidence (attach turnover > threshold): [Yes/No] - Tax & Social Security Certificates (ONSS, FPS Finances): [Yes/No] - ESPD Completed (Article 59 exclusion grounds checked): [Yes/No] - Electronic Format (PDF/A, e‑CERTIS link): [_________] - Signature (date & place): [_________] # Points to Emphasise (optional) - Prior Belgian/EU contract experience: [Brief description] - Performance metrics: [On‑time delivery %, cost savings $] - GDPR compliance plan: [Yes/No, brief note]
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