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Study of cross-border bus route travel demand within the framework of the Interreg EstLat ROCC project

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Deadline
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March 04, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Services
Reference
306265
Value
€30,000
Location
Latvia, Estonia
Published
February 20, 2026
CPV Code
Evaluation Criteria
Total cost of conducting the travel demand survey for cross-border bus line100%
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 20, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 25, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 04, 2026

Tender Opening

March 04, 2026

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Budget
€30,000
Duration
4 months
Location
Latvia
Type
Services
85
Quality Score/100
Excellent
Market Benchmark
Avg. Winning Price
€100,264
Avg. Bids
2.6
Competition
Low
SME Winners
87%
624 tenders analyzed

Original Tender Description

The subject of the procurement contract is to conduct a study of cross-border bus route travel demand to determine the need for cross-border local bus transport, potential usage, and preferred service parameters in the Estonian-Latvian border regions, enabling joint procurers to decide whether, where, and under what conditions to launch, continue, and finance bus routes. The results of the study will be presented in a report.
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Requirements & Qualifications

22 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (12)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS12
--Submit the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) or information in the required format.
--Submit the Application for Participation (RHAD Form 4), confirming acceptance of all tender conditions.
--If submitting a joint bid, submit the Power of Attorney for joint bidders (RHAD Form 1).
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--The bidder must not fall under any mandatory exclusion grounds as specified in the ESPD (European Single Procurement Document).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--The bidder must be legally capable of representing themselves or be properly represented.
--If submitting a joint bid, all joint bidders must be properly represented and consent to the representation.
--The bidder must accept all tender conditions.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--The bidder must propose a project manager with previous experience in conducting research studies.
--The proposed project manager must demonstrate English language proficiency.
--The bidder must demonstrate the ability to conduct the study according to the specified target groups, sample size, and survey methods outlined in the technical description.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--The bidder must submit a total cost proposal for the entire study.

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Documents

14 documents available with AI summaries

VastavustingimusedPDF
306265_vastavustingimused.pdf -- 9.9 KB

This document outlines the compliance conditions for bid submission, including requirements for bidder representation and joint bids, referencing necessary RHAD forms to be completed.

Palun esitage RHAD Vormil 3 projektijuhi ja tema kogemust kajastavad ning kinnit...DOC
RHAD Vorm 3 Projektijuhi andmed.docx -- 20.2 KB

This document is a form for submitting the project manager's details and their past experience in conducting studies, including confirmation of their English language proficiency level.

Pakkuja esitab pakkumuses kirjaliku kinnituse kõigi RHAD-s esitatud tingimuste ü...DOC
RHAD Vorm 4 Hankemenetluses osalemise avaldus... -- 19.0 KB

This document is a form that bidders must submit to confirm their participation in the procurement procedure and acceptance of all tender conditions.

Hindamiskriteeriumid ja hinnatavad näitajadPDF
306265_hindamiskriteeriumid.pdf -- 3.2 KB

This document outlines that the sole evaluation criterion for bids is the total cost of conducting the travel demand survey for cross-border bus lines, with the lowest price receiving the maximum points.

Hankepass täiendatavate selgitustegaPDF
306265_hankepass_taiendavate_selgitustega.pdf -- 63.2 KB

This document is an explanatory procurement pass (ESPD) outlining the contracting authority's conditions and the expected format for company information required for qualification for the cross-border bus line demand study.

RHAD Lisa 1 Tehniline kirjeldusDOC
RHAD Lisa 1 Tehniline kirjeldus 170226.docx -- 43.8 KB

This document describes the background information and objectives of the cross-border bus line demand study conducted within the framework of the Interreg EstLat ROCC project, providing details on project routes and pilot lines.

RHAD Lisa 2 Lepingu projektDOC
RHAD Lisa 2 Lepingu projekt 170226.docx -- 31.8 KB

This document is a draft contract for a cross-border bus line ridership demand study, outlining the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of the Client and Contractor within the Interreg EstLat project ROCC.

RHAD Vorm 1 Volikiri ühispakkujate esindamiseks hankemenetlusesDOC
RHAD Vorm 1 Volikiri ühispakkujate esindamise... -- 19.2 KB

This document is a power of attorney authorizing one partner to submit a bid and represent joint tenderers in the procurement procedure, including contract signing.

RHAD Vorm 2 Nõusolek ühispakkujate esindamiseksDOC
RHAD Vorm 2 Nõusolek ühispakkujate esindamise... -- 18.5 KB

This document is a consent form where one joint tenderer confirms its willingness to represent other joint tenderers in the procurement procedure.

RHAD Vorm 5 Selgitus pakkujat esindava isiku esindusõiguse kohtaDOC
RHAD Vorm 5 Selgitus pakkujat esindava isiku ... -- 20.8 KB

This document is a form explaining the authority and right of the tenderer's representative to sign the bid, whether they are a board member or acting under a power of attorney.

RHAD Vorm 6 Volikiri pakkuja esindamiseks hankemenetlusesDOC
RHAD Vorm 6 Volikiri pakkuja esindamiseks han... -- 20.3 KB

This document is a power of attorney authorizing a specific individual to represent the tenderer in the procurement procedure and sign the contract, including for joint tenders.

Riigihanke alusdokumendid (RHAD)DOC
Riigihanke alusdokumendid (RHAD) 170226.docx -- 30.8 KB

This document contains the basic procurement documents for the Pärnumaa Public Transport Centre's simplified procurement for a "Cross-border bus line ridership study within the Interreg EstLat project ROCC," outlining the terms and requirements for submitting a bid.

Tehniline kirjeldus Lisa 1 KüsimustikDOC
Tehniline kirjeldus Lisa 1 Küsimustik 170226.... -- 31.4 KB

This document is Appendix 1 of the technical description, outlining the questionnaire for the cross-border bus line travel demand study, including questions on respondent demographics, location, and the perceived importance of bus services.

Tehniline kirjeldus Lisa 2 Sihtrühmad, valim ja läbiviimise meetodDOC
Tehniline kirjeldus Lisa 2 Sihtrühmad^J valim... -- 28.4 KB

This document describes the target groups, sample sizes, and survey implementation methods for the cross-border bus line demand study, which the tenderer must consider.

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85
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This tender is well-structured and clear, demonstrating strong legal compliance, transparency, and completeness. The primary area for improvement lies in incorporating explicit sustainability criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance90/100

The tender adheres to legal requirements, utilizing an appropriate simplified procedure (LM) for its value and clearly defining CPV codes. The use of ESPD and EU funding indicates compliance with broader regulations. Deadlines are reasonable, and there are no reported disputes.

Clarity85/100

The tender description is clear and unambiguous, outlining the study's purpose and scope. Requirements are well-documented, categorized, and understandable, with specific technical details referenced in appendices. Evaluation criteria are explicitly stated as 'lowest price'.

Completeness90/100

All essential information, including title, reference, organization, financial details, and timelines, is provided. A comprehensive set of 16 documents, including a draft contract and detailed technical specifications, ensures thoroughness.

Fairness90/100

The tender promotes fairness through full document access, disclosed value, objective 'lowest price' evaluation criteria, and enabled e-procurement. Requirements appear generic and not tailored, with a reasonable justification for not dividing the tender into parts.

Practicality80/100

Electronic submission and e-procurement are supported, enhancing accessibility. The tender is EU-funded, and the duration is clearly specified. While a precise contract start date isn't given, this is often determined post-award.

Data Consistency95/100

All key fields are populated, and there are no reported suspensions or disputes. Dates are logically ordered and consistent throughout the tender information.

Sustainability30/100

While the project is EU-funded, which often implies general adherence to higher standards, the tender lacks explicit criteria for green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus in its evaluation or requirements.

Absence of explicit green procurement criteria.
Lack of specific social aspects or innovation focus.

Strengths

Clear and comprehensive tender description and requirements.
Transparent and objective evaluation criteria (lowest price).
Full disclosure of estimated value and EU funding.
Electronic submission and e-procurement enabled.
Detailed technical specifications and required forms provided.

Concerns

Absence of explicit green procurement criteria.
Lack of specific social aspects or innovation focus in the evaluation.
Some document types (XML, ZIP) not analyzed by AI, potentially hiding details.

Recommendations

1. Integrate explicit environmental and social sustainability criteria into future tenders.
2. Consider adding qualitative evaluation criteria for methodology or project manager experience in future similar tenders, even if price remains dominant.
3. Ensure all tender documents are in easily accessible and machine-readable formats where possible.

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