Enhanced digitalization of state institutions in the judiciary and anti-corruption area

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated but implied to be organizations capable of providing IT services, consulting, software development, and support. Section 4 of the announcement references that "Participation is also open to international and regional organisations". The tenderers need a PIC (Personal Identification Code) to participate as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium).

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a service contract.

Consortium Requirement: The tender documentation refers to providing the ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CAPACITY of the overall consortium summed up, and that documentary evidence for the Technical capacity shall be submitted by the shortlisted Consortium, suggesting that a consortium is possible. The Personal Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory to participate in a call for tenders as a sole candidate/tenderer or as a member of a group (consortium).

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): While not explicitly limited to EU entities, the opportunity is open to international and regional organizations. However, there are questions regarding near shoring services and whether services provided from an EU country are considered, suggesting a potential preference for entities located closer to North Macedonia.

Target Sector: The target sector is ICT (Information and Communication Technology), specifically IT services, consulting, software development, and support, with a focus on digitalization of state institutions, judiciary, and anti-corruption efforts. The Main classification (CPV) code is 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support.

Mentioned Countries: North Macedonia, EU.

Project Stage: The project stage involves design, development, deployment, upgrading, and improving IT governance and security, suggesting a development and deployment stage.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value of the contract is 5,000,000 EUR.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders with a restricted procedure.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive a service contract.

Application Stages: The procedure type is a restricted procedure, implying at least two stages: a request to participate and a full proposal for shortlisted candidates.

Success Rates: There is no information about success rates.

Co-funding Requirement: There is no information about co-funding requirements.

Summary:

This is a call for tenders for a service contract to enhance the digitalization of state institutions in North Macedonia, specifically focusing on the judiciary and anti-corruption areas. The European Union, represented by the European Commission, is the lead contracting authority. The project aims to modernize the Public Prosecutor Office, State Attorney Office, State Commission for Prevention of Corruption, and the Ministry of Justice through the design, development, and deployment of electronic case management systems, a system for tracking corruption and organized crime cases, upgrading existing systems, and improving IT governance and security. The estimated total value of the contract is 5,000,000 EUR, and the maximum contract duration is 36 months. The submission deadline is May 19, 2025. The procedure type is restricted, meaning that applicants must first submit a request to participate, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a full proposal. The award method is based on the best price-quality ratio. The call is open to international and regional organizations, and submissions must be sent electronically. A Participant Identification Code (PIC) is mandatory for participation. The selected contractor will be responsible for needs assessment, business and requirements analysis, software solution design, development, and deployment, user and administrator training, maintenance services, and assisting beneficiary institutions in improving IT governance and establishing an Information Security Management System.