Vendor requirements
Competitive bidding is open to legal entities (residents of the Russian Federation and non-residents) with relevant legal status. Bidders in competitive procedures must meet the following requirements:
Compliance with Russian laws and regulations
Compliance of bidders with the requirements established by Russian laws and regulations in respect of suppliers of goods, works, and services to be procured.
No outstanding taxes or fees
No arrears on taxes, fees or other mandatory payments to budgets of any level or state non-budget funds for the past calendar year
Provision of respective services
Provision by the bidder of respective services for the period of three years preceding the bidding date
No suspension of operations
No suspension of the bidder’s operations as provided for by the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation as at the bidding date
No enforcement proceedings or seized property
No enforcement proceedings or seized property of the bidder imposed by a court decision if at the time of contract expiry the book value of the seized property exceeds 25% of the book value of the bidder’s assets according to the financial statements for the last reporting period
Resources
Availability of relevant goods, production facilities, process equipment, financial and labour resources, and permits that the bidder needs to provide services or work
Solvency and financial stability
The bidder’s solvency and solid financial status based on financial and operating metrics
No liquidation
No liquidation (winding up or restructuring) proceedings and no court decision declaring the bidder (legal entity or sole proprietor) bankrupt or initiating bankruptcy proceedings
