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).
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.