Points to consider
The EC Rules provide a list of the criteria that may be used, where they are relevant to the delivery of the contract. The selection is on the basis of financial and technical capability. There are also provisions in the regulations concerning fitness as a supplier. Ensure that selection criteria are appropriate to the particular procurement. Note that an important part of pre-qualification is to remove suppliers who have weaknesses that would make them unlikely to be able to meet the business need. Contracting Authorities must also treat as ineligible suppliers that have been convicted of offences relating to bribery, corruption or tax evasion.