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Publication of a book dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the de facto restoration of independence

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Updated October 14, 2026

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Deadline
Expired
February 13, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Services
Reference
164532
Value
€41,999
Location
Riga, Latvia
Published
January 29, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 29, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 06, 2026

Submission Deadline

February 13, 2026

Tender Opening

February 13, 2026

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Key facts

Estimated value
€41,999
Deadline
Expired
CPV Code
79970000 — Publishing services
Procedure
Open procedure
Budget
€41,999
Duration
60 months
Location
Riga
Type
Services
55
Quality Score/100
Fair
Market Benchmark
Avg. Winning Price
€54,868
Avg. Bids
2.2
Competition
Low
SME Winners
99%
3,568 tenders analyzed

Original Tender Description

To promote the study, documentation, and popularization of national history and the history of parliamentarism, including ensuring public access to memoirs about the role of journalists in the restoration of independence, provide a full book publishing cycle (content creation, editorial work, book layout preparation, printing, delivery) and, if necessary, upon a separate request from the Client, also provide the following additional services: publication of an additional print run of the book, publication of an English version of the book, preparation of a digital version of the book in accordance with the requirements specified in the regulations, including its annexes.

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Requirements & Qualifications

14 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (6)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (4)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS6
--Bidders must submit a completed application form for participation.
--Bidders must provide company details.
--Bidders must provide information on subcontractors.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must meet the mandatory exclusion conditions outlined in the procurement requirements.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must submit a declaration of compliance with all tender conditions.
--Bidders must meet the general selection criteria specified for participants.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Bidders must provide information regarding their personnel.
--Bidders must provide information regarding any subcontractors intended for use.
--Bidders must demonstrate company experience in publishing.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Bidders must provide information on their financial turnover.

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Documents

2 documents available with AI summaries

Iepirkuma priekšmeta prasības, 1.versijaPDF
164532_PD.ANY_1_1_1_20260129181248.pdf -- 113.1 KB

This document details the procurement requirements for publishing a book dedicated to Latvia's independence anniversary, outlining mandatory exclusion conditions, selection criteria for bidders, financial turnover, company experience in publishing, and required specialist qualifications, often referencing specific forms for submission.

Iepirkuma dokumentācija, t.sk. līgumprojektsDOC
1P_Pieteikums_2.docx -- 68.8 KB

This document contains an application form for participation in a procurement, requiring the bidder to provide company details, information on subcontractors, personnel, and a declaration of compliance with tender conditions.

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55
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for publishing services exhibits significant deficiencies in legal compliance, clarity, and fairness due to restricted document access and the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria. While basic information and requirements are mostly clear, these fundamental flaws undermine the integrity and competitiveness of the procurement process.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance35/100

Legal compliance is severely compromised by the flagged issues of restricted document access and the critical absence of evaluation criteria, which are fundamental requirements for an open procurement procedure. Deadlines are reasonable, and the CPV code is appropriate.

•Restricted document access
•Missing evaluation criteria
Clarity55/100

The description of services and requirements are generally clear. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria creates significant ambiguity for bidders regarding how their offers will be assessed, severely impacting overall clarity.

•Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness65/100

While most basic information and requirements are provided, the absence of evaluation criteria makes the tender fundamentally incomplete for bidders to formulate a fully compliant and competitive offer.

•Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness35/100

The 'Restricted document access' and 'No evaluation criteria specified' issues are major impediments to fairness and transparency, directly hindering equal treatment and objective assessment of bids. Requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company.

•Restricted document access
•Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality75/100

Electronic submission is indicated as supported, which is a positive aspect. The 60-month contract duration for a book publishing project seems unusually long, potentially indicating a framework agreement not explicitly stated, which could affect practical planning.

•Contract duration (60 months) seems unusually long for a single book publishing project, potentially indicating a framework agreement not explicitly stated.
Data Consistency90/100

Most key data fields are consistently populated, and dates are logical. A minor inconsistency exists between the 'E-Procurement' characteristic and the automated check's 'No e-submission' flag.

•Contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' automated check.
Sustainability30/100

The tender documents do not include any explicit references to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation criteria, indicating a missed opportunity for incorporating sustainability principles.

•Absence of green, social, or innovation criteria.

Strengths

Clear description of the required services.
Open procedure type promoting competition.
Estimated value is disclosed, ensuring transparency.
E-Procurement characteristic indicates modern submission methods.
Most basic tender information is consistently populated.

Concerns

Critical absence of specified evaluation criteria, hindering fair assessment.
Restricted document access, limiting transparency and equal opportunity.
Contract duration of 60 months seems unusually long for a book publishing project, potentially lacking clarity on scope.
Lack of explicit sustainability (green, social, innovation) considerations.
Contradiction regarding e-submission between characteristics and automated checks.

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all tender documents with full, unrestricted access to ensure transparency and legal compliance.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria, including weighting, to enable fair and objective assessment of bids.
3. Clarify the rationale for the 60-month contract duration, specifying if it's a framework agreement or includes ongoing services beyond the initial book.

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