Compliance requirements
The bidder must declare whether it or its representatives have relevant final convictions, including for participation in a criminal organisation, corruption, fraud, terrorist offences, money laundering or terrorist financing, and the use of child labour or human trafficking. The grounds also cover unpaid taxes or social security contributions; breaches of environmental, social or labour obligations; bankruptcy, insolvency, liquidation, creditor arrangements or suspended business; serious professional misconduct; agreements restricting competition; conflicts of interest; involvement in preparing this procurement; early termination or penalties under previous contracts; false or misleading information, failure to provide required information or documents, and attempts to obtain confidential information improperly. National grounds also include enabling unlawful employment of a foreign national, being subject to international sanctions, local tax arrears owed in the contracting authority’s location, and convictions for tax offences. Where a ground applies, the bidder may provide information about measures taken to restore its reliability where permitted.