Call for tender by open procedure № 2009CE160AT047
"Demographic and migration trends in the outermost regions: impact on economic,
social and territorial cohesion"
QUESTION 1
The model service contract refers to Article I.3.3 where specific per diem rates should be
indicated which are applicable to this contract.
However, the mentioned article does not exist in this model contract and thus we would like
to ask which daily subsistence allowances are applicable for the outermost regions.
ANSWER
According to points 13 and 14 of the Tender specifications, the price for this contract is a flatrate all inclusive. The daily subsistence allowances are not reimbursable apart, but these
expenses must be included in the price quoted. Therefore, the model contract for the specific
procurement does not include Article I.3.3 which is to be used only in case the Commission
reimburses travel, accommodation, etc... expenses apart.
As a matter of general information, attached you will find the standard Commission Rules on
daily subsistence allowances as mentioned in Commission Decision C(2008)6215 of
18/11/2008.
QUESTION 2
At point I.1) it is mentioned that further specifications and additional documents (including
documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) could be obtained
from DG Regional Policy, Unit B2, and for this purpose we should contact you directly. Are
further documents related to these tender available?
ANSWER
Point I. 1) and the mention you refer to: "Specifications and additional documents (including
documents for competitive dialogue and a dynamic purchasing system) can be obtained at:
As in above-mentioned contact point(s)" is a standard text of the Contract Notice, which we
cannot change.
All the documents related to this call for tenders are published on the Inforegio website. There
is no additional document.
Point IV. 1.1) specifies the type of procedure (open). Hence, there are no documents related
either to competitive dialogue or dynamic purchasing system.
However, please note that the model contract has suffered a small change in Article I.3.1.
You'll find the changed contract on the website.
QUESTION 3
A solemn declaration (annex III) is needed for every agent we plan to subcontract or is it
enough with the contractor’s solemn declaration?
ANSWER
According to point III 2 C of the Contract notice and 17 C of the Tender Specifications, the
exclusion criteria have to be fulfilled by every economic operator involved in the tender.
Therefore, a declaration on honour has to be provided by each economic operator involved in
the tender when presenting the offer, in line with the requirements referred to in the Tender
Specifications.