Technical Specifications

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Technical Specifications translate the subject matter of the Procurement Contract into concrete, measurable requirements that the procured product, service or works must fulfil [1]

These requirements are compulsory therefore if an offer does not comply with them it must be rejected.

Options

Under EU Procurement Directives[2] there are three choices for how to formulate technical specifications in calls for tender:

  • in terms of performance or functional requirements, including environmental characteristics;
  • by reference to standards, common technical specifications or references, or;
  • by a combination of these approaches.

References

  1. The Procura+ Manual, A Guide to Implementing Sustainable Procurement, 3rd Edition, ICLEI
  2. 2014/24/EU – Article 42.3