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PLACSP, Ley 9/2017.
What wins points
A complete and accurate ESPD plus proof of registration in Spain’s official contractor register demonstrates compliance, satisfying exclusion grounds (Art 57) and showing capacity under selection criteria (Art 58, Art 62), which improves scoring.
What gets bids disqualified
Missing registration certificate or an incomplete ESPD will trigger automatic disqualification under Article 57 (exclusion grounds) and Article 59 (ESPD requirements).
Evaluator's view
Verify the Registro Oficial de Licitadores certificate and that all mandatory ESPD fields are filled before the submission deadline.
Spain
What this is
A concise guide for SMEs on Spanish public‑procurement compliance, focusing on the mandatory registration of economic operators and the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) requirements.
When you need it
Use this checklist during the pre‑qualification phase of any public contract in Spain. Registration with the official Spanish tenderers register is compulsory for all bidders and the ESPD must be completed before the award stage.
How to fill it in
- Verify that your company is listed in the Registro Oficial de Licitadores y Empresas Clasificadas del Estado (official register of licensed contractors). Obtain a registration certificate from the relevant Spanish authority.
- Complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) – see Directive 2014/24/EU Article 59. Ensure all mandatory fields (financial, tax, social‑security, and professional qualifications) are filled.
- Upload both the register certificate and the signed ESPD to the e‑procurement portal before the deadline indicated in the tender notice.
- Keep copies of the documents for the audit period required by national law.
Template
[Company Name] [Legal Form] – Registered in Spain Registro Oficial de Licitadores y Empresas Clasificadas del Estado Certificate: _______________________ ESPD Completion Date: ______________ Financial Capacity (attach latest audited accounts): _____________________________ Tax Clearance Certificate (AEAT): _________________________________________ Social‑Security Certificate (Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social): __________ Professional Qualifications (list relevant licences/certificates): ____________ Signed by: ______________________ Date: ______________
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