Interpretation services (English–Spanish–English) for implementing the project "Spearheading Digital Governance transformation in Ecuador"

The bidder and its representatives must declare whether they have relevant convictions, including for participation in a criminal organisation, corruption, fraud, terrorism-related offences, money laundering, terrorist financing, child labour or human trafficking. Other grounds include unpaid taxes or social security contributions, breaches of environmental, social or labour law, bankruptcy or insolvency, an agreement with creditors, suspended business activity, serious professional misconduct, anti-competitive agreements, conflicts of interest, involvement in preparing the procurement, serious failures under previous contracts, false or misleading information, failure to provide required information or documents, and attempts to obtain confidential information improperly. National grounds also cover enabling the unlawful employment of foreign nationals, international sanctions and tax offences. The bidder must also declare that it is not subject to applicable international sanctions. The stated tax and social contribution debt threshold is EUR 0; Estonian tax debt certificates may not be issued for debts below EUR 100 or where payment has been deferred. Where a ground applies, the bidder may provide information on remedial measures where permitted. First-tier subcontractors are checked and must submit a European Single Procurement Document.

The bidder’s total net turnover for the last three financial years completed by the start of the procurement must be at least EUR 150,000. Submit the completed “Net Annual Turnover” form and supporting evidence, such as tax declarations certified by a competent authority, published annual reports, audited accounts or equivalent documents. The bidder must also have successfully completed at least five separate contracts during the 36 months before the procurement began. These must concern professional oral interpretation between English and Spanish, in either direction, at meetings, training seminars or events. Across the five contracts there must be at least one on-site assignment, one remote assignment and one simultaneous interpretation assignment. Provide the completed relevant-experience form for each contract, including the client, project or contract name, service description, mode and language combination, on-site or remote delivery, dates, volume or duration, the bidder’s role, and contact details or references that allow verification. The tender must include all documents and confirmations required by the tender documents. Prices must include fixed, VAT-exclusive rates in euros, to two decimal places, for each 30-minute on-site and remote interpretation unit, and the total calculated as specified in the tender documents. Prices remain fixed throughout the contract and must include all costs; no additional charges may be claimed unless expressly allowed. The bid must remain valid for at least three months after the submission deadline and be in Estonian or English, with an Estonian or English translation of documents in other languages. For a joint bid, appoint an authorised representative and submit the power of attorney. State and justify any trade secrets; prices and other specified evaluation figures may not be treated as trade secrets. Confirm that the offer complies with the tender documents and provide evidence of equivalence where applicable. The bid must follow the prescribed price structure and include a free-form price offer meeting the tender-document requirements. Bidders must also confirm that they will not engage, for more than 10% of the contract value, subcontractors or suppliers covered by the specified Russian sanctions restrictions.