Purchase of upper-body exoskeletons for prolonged work with hydraulic tools for the needs of the College of Fire Safety and Civil Protection

Summary

The tender concerns the purchase of six passive upper-body exoskeletons for the needs of the College of Fire Safety and Civil Protection. The exoskeletons are intended for prolonged work with hydraulic tools and must reduce shoulder and arm muscle strain by at least 30%. The estimated contract value is EUR 20,000 excluding VAT; the procurement is not divided into lots and variants are not permitted. The tender submission deadline is 5 October 2026. The bidder must submit the required application, qualification evidence, a detailed technical tender and a financial tender. The technical tender must demonstrate, among other things, at least a 30% reduction in load, CE conformity, the manufacturer's EU Declaration of Conformity and compliance with the technical specification. The product must weigh no more than 3 kg, suit users 160–195 cm tall, operate without electrical or pneumatic systems and be compatible with firefighter protective clothing and breathing apparatus. The warranty must be at least 24 months, delivery to Riga must take place within three months after contract signature, and the supplier must train at least four users in Latvian or English. Price is the award criterion, but tender and product compliance is checked first.