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eTenders, English-language entry point for EU procurement.
What wins points
Show compliance with electronic communication (Art. 8) and up‑to‑date self‑declarations (Art. 59) – this demonstrates reliability and speeds evaluation.
What gets bids disqualified
Missing e‑tender account, failing to use the required electronic format (Art. 8), or omitting self‑declarations under Art. 59 leads to immediate disqualification.
Evaluator's view
Check that the contractor has a valid eTenders.gov.ie account and that all certificates are current; verify presence of Article 59(1) self‑declarations for DPS participants.
Ireland
What this is
A concise guide for contractors on the specific legal and administrative requirements when bidding for public contracts in Ireland under EU Directive 2014/24/EU.
When you need it
Use this template during the pre‑tender stage for any procurement above the thresholds set out in Article 4 of the Directive (e.g., €130 000 for central authorities). It is mandatory for contracts that fall within the scope of EU public procurement rules, especially when using the Irish eTenders portal.
How to fill it in
- Verify that the contract value exceeds the threshold in Article 4 – record the amount and indicate “Yes/No”.
- Check whether the procedure is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) – see if the notice mentions Article 34. If so, list all admitted participants and note any required self‑declarations under Article 59(1).
- Confirm that all required economic operator information is provided electronically as mandated by Article 8 (electronic communications). Ensure you have a valid e‑tender account on eTenders.gov.ie and upload documents in the prescribed electronic format.
- Gather supporting certificates (tax, social security, professional registers) and attach them to the tender file. Cite the exact article that requires each certificate – typically Article 58(2) for proof of economic and professional standing.
- Complete the self‑declaration checklist, confirming no exclusion grounds under Article 57 apply.
Template
**Contract value:** [EUR amount] **Threshold (Art. 4):** Yes / No **Procedure type:** Open / Restricted / DPS (Art. 34) - If DPS, list admitted participants and self‑declaration dates (Art. 59(1)) **Electronic submission (Art. 8):** eTenders.gov.ie account ID: [ID] - File format(s) used: [PDF/A, XML, etc.] – ensure compliance with portal requirements. **Certificates required (Art. 58(2)):** - Tax clearance certificate – date: [DD/MM/YYYY] - Social security proof – date: [DD/MM/YYYY] - Professional register excerpt – date: [DD/MM/YYYY] **Self‑declaration (Art. 57 & 59):** I confirm no exclusion grounds apply and all required declarations are provided.
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