Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2024
242. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the options available for a person or business that wishes to apply for an e-tender but does not meet the minimum €200,000 turnover income threshold for the previous three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22416/24]
View answerIn line with EU and national legislation, the minimum yearly turnover amount shall not exceed twice the estimated contract value, except in duly justified cases. In recognition that the use of high turnover levels as a measure of financial capacity may provide a barrier to the participation of SMEs, contracting authorities are encouraged to consider the risk associated with the contract prior to setting a turnover requirement.
Any supplier with a concern in relation to a live tender process carried out by a public sector contracting body can contact the Tender Advisory Service (TAS). TAS can be used when a supplier has sought answers to their query through the normal clarification process with the contracting authority and where the supplier is not satisfied with the response from the contracting authority. Further information on TAS can be found via the below link:
www.gov.ie/en/service/bd27e-tender-advisory-service/
