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These requirements are compulsory therefore if an offer does not comply with them it must be rejected.
 
These requirements are compulsory therefore if an offer does not comply with them it must be rejected.
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== Options ==
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Under EU Procurement Directives<ref>2014/24/EU – Article 42.3</ref> there are three choices for how to formulate technical specifications in calls for tender:
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* in terms of performance or functional requirements, including environmental characteristics;
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* by reference to standards, common technical specifications or references, or;
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* by a combination of these approaches.
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== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 20:27, 3 May 2022

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