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Coverage of Science Topics in Media 2026

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Deadline
Expired
February 16, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Special
Reference
304773
Value
€68,500
Location
Estonia
Published
January 16, 2026
CPV Code
Evaluation Criteria
Media coverage format30%
Cost of the bid30%
Team description15%
Cross-media12%
Sample scenario8%
News segment coverage data2%
Radio show coverage data2%
Average coverage of ETAG TV show1%
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 16, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 09, 2026

Submission Deadline

February 16, 2026

Tender Opening

February 16, 2026

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Budget
€68,500
Duration
10 months
Location
Estonia
Type
Special
84
Quality Score/100
Excellent
Market Benchmark
Avg. Winning Price
€144,070
Avg. Bids
1.9
Competition
Low
SME Winners
100%
49 tenders analyzed

Original Tender Description

Eesti Teadusagentuur (ETAG) soovib hankida partnerit eesmärgiga kajastada meedias Eesti teadlaste tegevust ning erinevaid (teadus)uuringuid lihtsas ja arusaadavas keeles. ETAG hangib tele- ja raadiosaadete tootmist ja eetrisseandmist, artiklite kirjutamist ja avaldamist ning nendega seotud turundust (ristmeedia). Meediakajastusi soovime kajastada kolme kuu vältel, 2026. aasta sügishooajal (perioodil september 2026 kuni detsember 2026)
Green ProcurementEU FundedElectronic Submission

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Requirements & Qualifications

1 requirements across 1 categories

Mandatory (1)
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must confirm the absence of exclusion grounds as per § 95 (1) of the Public Procurement Act.

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Documents

9 documents available with AI summaries

VastavustingimusedPDF
304773_vastavustingimused.pdf -- 14.0 KB

This document outlines the requirements for descriptions of media coverage formats (TV segments, radio shows, articles) and a news segment scenario to be submitted as part of the tender, which will serve as the basis for evaluation.

Meeskonnaliikmete CV-dDOC
304773 CV_vorm_2026.docx -- 27.5 KB

This document is a CV form for team members, which must be submitted separately for each team member to allow the contracting authority to assess their work experience against the requirements.

Hindamiskriteeriumid ja hinnatavad näitajadPDF
304773_hindamiskriteeriumid.pdf -- 7.3 KB

This document outlines the evaluation criteria and weighted indicators for the cost of media coverage of science topics, including the cost of news segments, TV shows, radio minutes, radio shows, articles, and a cross-media plan.

Kõrvaldamise alused ja kvalifitseerimistingimusedPDF
304773_korvaldamise_alused_ja_kvalifitseerimi... -- 5.0 KB

This document outlines bidder exclusion grounds according to § 95 (1) of the Public Procurement Act and requires bidders to confirm their absence.

HindamismetoodikaDOC
304773 Hindamismetoodika_2026.docx -- 38.3 KB

This document outlines the bid evaluation methodology, detailing the assessment criteria and their weightings (e.g., cost, media format, team) to help bidders optimize their proposals accordingly.

Sotsiaal- ja eriteenuste erimenetluse kordDOC
304773 Sotsiaal ja eriteenuste erimenetluse k... -- 38.1 KB

This document outlines the special procedure for social and specific services, detailing the tender for a single provider to cover Estonian science topics in media through TV/radio programs, articles, and cross-media marketing, emphasizing a holistic and unified service and setting general conditions for tender submission.

Tehniline kirjeldusDOC
304773 Tehniline kirjeldus_2026.docx -- 27.3 KB

The Estonian Research Council is seeking a partner to produce and broadcast media content (TV, radio, and web articles) covering Estonian scientists' activities and research during the autumn season of 2026, aiming to raise public awareness of science.

Hankelepingu projektDOC
304773 Töövõtuleping_2026.docx -- 46.1 KB

This draft contract outlines the terms for providing media services to cover Estonian scientists' activities and research in the media in 2026, including TV and radio programs, articles, and cross-media marketing.

Volikiri ühispakkujate esindamiseksDOC
304773 Volikiri ühispakkujate esindamiseks_20... -- 23.8 KB

This document is a power of attorney authorizing one joint bidder to represent another joint bidder in the procurement process and contract execution for the tender "Covering science topics in media 2026".

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84
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This tender from the Estonian Research Council for media coverage of science topics is well-structured and transparent, providing comprehensive documentation and clear evaluation criteria. While strong on legal compliance and fairness, there are minor areas for improvement in explicitly detailing contract start dates and integrating more explicit social and innovation criteria for bidders.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The tender demonstrates good legal compliance, with reasonable deadlines, a clearly defined special procedure for social and specific services (SE), and an appropriate CPV code. It references national procurement law and shows no disputes. The 'N/A' codes for Type and Procedure are clarified by an accompanying document.

•Type and Procedure codes are listed as 'N/A' in basic info, though clarified by Document 9.
Clarity88/100

The tender's description is clear and unambiguous, and requirements are well-documented across multiple supporting files. Evaluation criteria and performance conditions are clearly specified, contributing to a high level of clarity.

Completeness82/100

All essential basic information, deadlines, value, and duration are provided. The tender includes a comprehensive set of 9 documents detailing requirements, criteria, and procedures. The only minor omission is a precisely defined place of performance.

•Place of performance is not precisely defined.
Fairness90/100

This tender scores highly on fairness, offering full document access, disclosing the estimated value, and providing reasonable deadlines for preparation. Evaluation criteria are objective and transparent, and e-procurement is enabled, ensuring equal access and preventing tailoring to specific companies.

Practicality75/100

Electronic submission is supported, enhancing practicality. However, the exact contract start date is not explicitly stated, and the financing condition is somewhat generic, despite being EU funded. A document URL is assumed to be part of the e-procurement system but not explicitly provided.

•Exact contract start date is not explicitly stated.
•Financing conditions are somewhat generic.
Data Consistency95/100

The tender exhibits excellent data consistency, with all key fields populated, no detected suspensions or disputes, and logical, consistent dates across the timeline and contract duration.

Sustainability70/100

The tender explicitly states 'Green Procurement' and 'EU Funded' as characteristics, which are positive indicators. However, the automated check noted a lack of explicit social and innovation criteria for bidders, which could be further integrated to enhance the tender's overall sustainability impact, especially given the nature of the service (science communication) and procedure type (social services).

•Lack of explicit social criteria for bidders.
•Lack of explicit innovation focus in bidder requirements.

Strengths

Comprehensive documentation with 9 detailed documents.
Clear and transparent evaluation criteria and methodology.
Explicitly supports electronic submission and e-procurement.
Reasonable submission deadline and disclosed estimated value.
Explicitly states Green Procurement and EU funding.

Concerns

Lack of explicitly defined contract start date.
Financing conditions are somewhat generic.
Absence of explicit social and innovation criteria for bidders, despite the nature of the service and procedure type.
'N/A' codes for Type and Procedure, though clarified by a document.
Place of performance not precisely defined.

Recommendations

1. Specify the exact contract start date to provide more clarity for potential bidders.
2. Enhance financing details beyond generic contract terms.
3. Integrate explicit social and innovation criteria into the evaluation for bidders, aligning with modern procurement best practices and the tender's subject matter.

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