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Procurement of development and maintenance services for AI-based applications

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Updated October 12, 2026

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Deadline
Expired
February 17, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Services
Reference
304672
Value
€400,000
Location
Estonia
Published
January 16, 2026
CPV Code
Evaluation Criteria
Team competence60%
Service hourly cost40%
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 16, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

February 17, 2026

Tender Opening

February 17, 2026

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Key facts

Estimated value
€400,000
Deadline
Expired
CPV Code
72200000-7 — Software programming and consultancy services
Procedure
Open procedure
Budget
€400,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Estonia
Type
Services
85
Quality Score/100
Excellent
Market Benchmark
Avg. Winning Price
€187,707
Avg. Bids
2.0
Competition
Low
SME Winners
89%
1,029 tenders analyzed

Original Tender Description

Procurement of development and maintenance services for AI-based applications
Electronic Submission

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Requirements & Qualifications

24 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (4)
Technical (15)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Bids must be submitted by 2026-02-17 11:00:00.
--Provide a power of attorney if a representative is authorized to sign the tender offer, especially if submitted jointly.
--Bidder must submit a form with names and roles of their team members for the development and maintenance of AI-based applications.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must meet the exclusion grounds detailed in the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS4
--Subcontractors must comply with sanctions.
--Bidders must meet the qualification criteria detailed in the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
--The tender is not divided into parts; the solution must function as a holistic service.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS15
--Bids must comply with technical specifications.
--Bids must include team and specialist competency data.
--The developed solution must function as a holistic service.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Bids must include service hourly cost.

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Documents

12 documents available with AI summaries

VastavustingimusedPDF
304672_vastavustingimused.pdf -- 8.0 KB

Bids must comply with technical specifications, include team and specialist competency data, confirm sanctions compliance for subcontractors, and provide a power of attorney if submitted jointly.

Hindamiskriteeriumid ja hinnatavad näitajadPDF
304672_hindamiskriteeriumid.pdf -- 3.1 KB

This document outlines the tender evaluation criteria and methodology, where 40% of the weight is given to the service hourly cost and 60% to team competence.

Hankepass täiendatavate selgitustegaPDF
304672_hankepass_taiendavate_selgitustega.pdf -- 62.9 KB

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"summary_ee": "See dokument on selgitav juhend Euroopa ühtse hankedokumendi (ESPD) täitmiseks, kirjeldades Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli tehisintellekti rakenduste arenduse ja hoolduse hanke kvalifikatsiooninõudeid ja välistamise aluseid, ning on mõeldud tingimustega tutvumiseks, mitte esitamiseks.",
"summary_en": "This document serves as an explanatory guide for the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD), detailing the qualification criteria and exclusion grounds for Tallinna Tehnikaülikool's tender for AI-based application development and maintenance, and is for familiarization only, not for submission.",
"summary_lv": "Šis dokuments ir skaidrojošs ceļvedis Eiropas vienotā iepirkuma dokumenta (ESPD) aizpildīšanai, aprakstot Tallinas Tehniskās universitātes iepirkuma "Tehisintellekti põhiste rakenduste arendus- ja hooldustööde tellimine" kvalifikācijas prasības un izslēgšanas pamatus, un tas ir paredzēts tikai iepazīšanai, nevis iesniegšanai.",
"is_required": false,
"document_type": "Kvalifikatsiooninõuded"
}
```

Hanke alusdokumendidDOC
304672_Hanke alusdokument (HAD).docx -- 60.4 KB

This document serves as the foundational tender document for "Development and maintenance of artificial intelligence-based applications", outlining the tender's structure, general terms, and submission procedures.

Tehniline kirjeldusDOC
HAD LISA 1 Hanke tehniline kirjeldus.docx -- 63.7 KB

Tallinn University of Technology is seeking partners under a framework agreement for the maintenance and development of an existing LLM-based intelligent search prototype, as well as the creation and further development of new AI applications, for a period of four years.

Raam-, hanke ja konfidentsiaalsus lepingu kavandidDOC
HAD LISA 2 Raamlepingu, hankelepingu, ÜVA ja ... -- 65.0 KB

This document is a draft framework agreement outlining the terms between Tallinn University of Technology and up to three contractors for the development and maintenance of AI-based applications, defining service provision principles and error resolution deadlines.

TK lisa 1 - projekti kodukorra kavandDOC
TK lisa 1 - Projekti kodukorra kavand.docx -- 72.8 KB

This document outlines the draft project rules for AI application development, defining procedures for work execution, change management, communication, quality assurance, and the roles of the client and contractor project teams.

TK lisa 2 - spetsialistide pädevuste tabelXLS
TK lisa 2 - Spetsialistide pädevuste tabel.xl... -- 34.1 KB

This document outlines the required and optional specialist competencies for bidders, detailing mandatory skills, reference contract conditions, and the need to prove equivalency for technologies.

TK lisa 3 - hindamismetoodikaDOC
TK lisa 3 - Hindamismetoodika.docx -- 32.6 KB

This document describes the tender evaluation methodology, focusing on the service hourly cost (40%) and team competence (60%) to select up to three economically most advantageous offers.

TK lisa 4 - Tellija mitte-funktsionaalsed nõudedDOC
TK lisa 4 - Tellija mitte-funktsionaalsed nõu... -- 42.5 KB

This document outlines the non-functional requirements and quality attributes applicable to Tallinn University of Technology's digital solutions, including accessibility, security, and data protection standards, which the developed solution must meet.

TK lisa 5 - VolikirjadDOC
TK lisa 5 - Volikirjad (vajadusel).docx -- 21.0 KB

This document is a power of attorney template to be submitted if the bidder needs to authorize a representative to sign the tender offer.

TK lisa 6 - pakkuja meeskondDOC
TK lisa 6 - Pakkuja meeskond.docx -- 14.6 KB

This document is a form where the bidder must submit the names and roles of their team members for the development and maintenance of AI-based applications, allowing one person to fill up to two roles if they possess the required competence.

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85
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This tender for AI application development and maintenance is well-structured and highly detailed, demonstrating strong legal compliance, clarity, and completeness, though it could benefit from explicit sustainability criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The tender demonstrates strong legal compliance with reasonable deadlines, clear use of the ESPD, electronic submission, and adherence to WTO/GPA principles. While the procedure type codes are listed as N/A, the characteristics (e.g., Negotiation Allowed, Framework Agreement) provide sufficient clarity on the intended process. No disputes or suspensions are reported.

•Procedure type and code are listed as N/A, which is a minor detail.
Clarity90/100

The tender is exceptionally clear, with a well-defined description, comprehensive AI-extracted requirements, and detailed documentation across 13 documents. Evaluation criteria, performance conditions, and project rules are explicitly stated, ensuring bidders have a thorough understanding of expectations.

Completeness95/100

This tender is highly complete, providing all essential information including title, reference, organization, financial details, and timelines. The extensive set of 13 attached documents, covering technical specifications, qualification requirements, evaluation methodology, and contract drafts, ensures a comprehensive information package for bidders.

Fairness80/100

Fairness is generally good, with full document access, disclosed value, reasonable deadlines, and objective, transparent evaluation criteria (40% cost, 60% team competence). E-procurement ensures equal access. However, the requirement to maintain an 'existing LLM-based intelligent search prototype' could potentially favor an incumbent or specific technology provider, although the provision for proving equivalency for technologies mitigates this concern.

•Requirement to maintain an 'existing LLM-based intelligent search prototype' could potentially limit competition.
Practicality80/100

The tender supports electronic submission and e-procurement, enhancing practicality. The contract duration is clearly specified. While a specific contract start date is not explicitly provided, it can be inferred from the timeline. The estimated value is available, but detailed financing information (e.g., specific funding source) is not elaborated.

•Specific contract start date is not explicitly provided.
•Detailed financing source information is not available.
Data Consistency95/100

All key fields are populated, and the data is highly consistent. There are no reported suspensions or disputes, and all dates (reveal, submission, opening) are logical and coherent within the tender timeline.

Sustainability50/100

While the subject matter (AI application development) is inherently innovative, the tender documents do not explicitly incorporate green procurement criteria, social aspects, or specific innovation-focused requirements beyond the core service itself. This limits its score in the sustainability category, which typically assesses the integration of environmental, social, and broader innovation considerations into the procurement process.

•Lack of explicit green procurement criteria.
•Absence of specific social responsibility criteria.

Strengths

Comprehensive and detailed documentation, including technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and contract drafts.
Strong legal compliance with clear timelines, use of ESPD, and electronic submission.
Transparent financial information and objective evaluation criteria.
Focus on team competence and specialist skills, crucial for complex AI development.
Clear justification for not dividing the tender into parts.

Concerns

Lack of explicit green procurement or social responsibility criteria.
The requirement to maintain an 'existing LLM-based intelligent search prototype' could potentially limit competition, despite the equivalency clause.
Minor ambiguity in procedure type codes (N/A).
Absence of a specific contract start date.

Recommendations

1. Integrate explicit green procurement and social responsibility criteria into future tenders for enhanced sustainability.
2. Ensure that requirements related to existing prototypes are formulated to maximize competition, perhaps by providing more generic functional descriptions rather than specific technology references.
3. Provide full procedure codes for maximum clarity in tender documentation.

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