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Open Tender Clarifications Summary

Core Content

The document provides clarifications and responses to questions raised by potential applicants for the European Banking Authority (EBA) Tender for consultancy services related to the design and supporting infrastructure of EU-wide financial institution stress tests (Reference No. EBA/2012/014/OVS/SER/OP), dated 1st August 2012. The EBA outlines its procurement process, conflict of interest considerations, and information availability to bidders.

Main Points and Key Information

1. Conflict of Interest Considerations

• The EBA seeks technical consultancy for the preparation of infrastructure and methodological tools for EU-wide stress tests, not for scenario design, assumptions, data assessment, or results.
• Applicants must self-assess for potential conflicts of interest, especially due to their existing relationships with financial institutions.
• The EBA cannot be expected to know about an applicant's client relationships and therefore expects the applicant to identify and address any conflicts.
• If a conflict is identified, the applicant must describe the measures to resolve or eliminate it.
• The EBA will evaluate and judge whether these measures are sufficient during the application review process.
• Applicants are referred to Annex II of the Instructions to Tender and Article II.3 of the Services Contract for further details on conflict of interest.

2. Confidentiality Requirements

• All information gathered under the contract is subject to strict confidentiality rules.
• Applicants must pay close attention to the confidentiality clauses, specifically Article II.9 and Article II.10 of the Services Contract.

3. Tender Document and Information Access

• The tender dossier and all related information, including instructions, Terms of Reference, and clarification responses, are available for download from the EBA website at http://eba.europa.eu/Aboutus/Procurement/Current-calls-for-tender-60000.aspx.
• The EBA does not have a bidder’s list, and applicants are encouraged to subscribe to future tenders through the official website.

4. Eligibility and Procurement Scope

• The EBA is an EU agency established by Regulation (EU) 1093/2010.
• The procurement is subject to the Public Procurement Directive 2004/18/EC.
• The contract is not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement.
• The tendering procedure is not open to tenderers from the USA or India.
• The list of eligible countries is determined by Article 4.1 of the Instructions to Tender.

5. Request for Additional Information

• The applicant requests the following details before purchasing the tender document:

  • List of items, Schedule of requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference, and Bill of Materials
  • Soft copy of the Tender Document via email
  • List of eligible countries
  • Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines
  • Estimated budget for the purchase
  • Any extension of the bidding deadline
  • Any addendum or pre-bid meeting

• The EBA responds that all necessary information is available on its website and that the bidding deadline and procedure are not open to non-EU countries.

Additional Notes

• The EBA encourages applicants to submit their offer if the required services fall within their purview.
• The applicant also requests to be added to the EBA’s bidder list and to be informed about future projects and tenders.
• The EBA emphasizes the importance of keeping contact information up to date to ensure timely communication with potential bidders.

Conclusion

This tender clarification highlights the EBA’s focus on technical consultancy for stress test infrastructure, conflict of interest management, and strict confidentiality. It also outlines the eligibility criteria and the availability of tender documents. Potential applicants are advised to review the Instructions to Tender and stay informed about future procurement opportunities.