Selection Criteria
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Last reviewed April 2026
Minimum requirements a supplier must meet to be considered: financial standing, technical capability, tax clearance.
The minimum requirements suppliers must meet to be considered for a contract. In Ireland these typically include: financial standing (turnover, insurance), technical capability (relevant experience, qualifications), tax clearance (valid Tax Clearance Certificate from Revenue), and legal standing (company registration, no criminal convictions).
In the Tenderwatch data
- Appears in 1 notices captured in the last 12 months on Tenderwatch (as at November 2026).
Sources and legal basis
Primary legislation and official guidance. Always confirm the current text on the source before relying on it.
Related terms
Award Criteria
The standards used to evaluate tenders and pick the winner, in Ireland either lowest price or MEAT.
Tax Clearance Certificate
A Revenue certificate confirming tax compliance: required for any Irish public contract over €10,000.
ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)
Standardised self-declaration confirming you meet exclusion grounds and selection criteria: required on EU-threshold tenders.
Exclusion Grounds
Reasons a bidder must (mandatory) or may (discretionary) be barred from competing: convictions, tax debt, insolvency, prior misconduct.
Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)
A questionnaire used in restricted procedures to shortlist suppliers on capacity and experience before they are invited to tender.
Economic Operator
The EU procurement term for any supplier, contractor or service provider (an individual, firm, or consortium) that bids for or performs a public contract.
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