Supply of special purpose vehicles and equipment for the State Transport Inspectorate

This procurement opportunity is a call for tenders from the European Union, specifically referencing the supply of special purpose vehicles and equipment for the State Transport Inspectorate of North Macedonia. The contracting authority is the European Commission, acting on behalf of North Macedonia under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) program.

The tender consists of four lots:

Lot 1 includes the supply of one equipped mobile inspection van designed for roadside inspections of heavy vehicles and buses. The vehicle will feature a cabin, office compartment, specialized installations, and technical equipment such as Wi-Fi, GPS, an onboard printer, and power generator. The maximum duration for this contract is 10 months, and it will be awarded based on the lowest bid.

Lot 2 involves providing 18 crossover passenger vehicles and 2 large SUVs designated for roadside inspections. This lot also follows the lowest price award method with a maximum duration of 8 months.

Lot 3 pertains to the supply of IT equipment, including 18 laptops, 18 mobile printers, and 19 digital cameras necessary for the State Transport Inspectorate’s operations. This contract has a maximum duration of 4 months.

Lot 4 focuses on electronic measurement devices to assist in roadside inspections. This includes 10 vehicle emission analysers, 19 EOBD readers, and other specialized measurement devices. The maximum duration for this lot is also 8 months, with the award based on the lowest price.

The tender's overall focus is on enhancing the efficiency and capability of the State Transport Inspectorate in North Macedonia through the provision of specialized vehicles and tools aimed at improving road safety and compliance within the transport sector.

Applications must be submitted electronically, and the submission deadline is June 13, 2025. The public opening of tenders will occur on June 16, 2025. The main classification code for the vehicles is 34100000 (Motor vehicles), and various other codes apply to the types of equipment and services encompassed in the tender.

Eligible applicants for this tender include entities capable of fulfilling the technical specifications, including SMEs, larger enterprises, or specialized manufacturers. There is no specific requirement for a consortium, allowing single entities to apply. The tender does not explicitly indicate a co-funding requirement, as it is fully funded by the EU.

The success rates for these types of procurements are not disclosed but can be influenced by the niche nature of the requirements, likely yielding moderate competition among bidders. The selection criteria will assess the professional activity suitability, economic standing, and technical abilities of applicants.

In summary, this tender is a strategic EU initiative to bolster North Macedonia's transport regulatory framework by equipping its inspection body with necessary vehicles and equipment, ensuring enhanced compliance and road safety standards in the region. Companies interested in this procurement should carefully prepare their proposals to meet the outlined requirements and submit their bids by the established deadline.

This is a call for tenders, reference number EC-ENEST/SKP/2025/EA-OP/0016, for the supply of special purpose vehicles and equipment for the State Transport Inspectorate in North Macedonia. The contracting authority is the European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of North Macedonia. The procedure type is an open procedure, and submissions must be electronic. The TED reference is 73/2025 240770-2025. The TED publication date is 14/04/2025. The deadline for receipt of tenders is 13/06/2025 at 14:00 Europe/Skopje. The date and time of public opening is 16/06/2025 at 10:00 Europe/Skopje. The contracting authority is not bound to reply to questions submitted after 23/05/2025 05:00 Europe/Skopje.

The contract aims to enhance the State Transport Inspectorate’s institutional capacity by providing a fleet of specially marked, modified, and equipped vehicles, specialized measuring equipment, and IT equipment. The vehicles include vans, crossover vehicles, large SUVs, and pick-ups. The specialized measuring equipment includes vehicle smoke emission analysers, portable scales for administrative weighting, EOBD readers, dosimeters (radiation level meters), pyrometers/laser thermometers, and indoor and outdoor waterproof car thermometers. The IT equipment includes laptops, printers, and digital cameras. The equipment and vehicles will be used daily by road transport inspectors for more effective detection and enforcement of transport violations. The main classification (CPV) code is 34100000 - Motor vehicles. The place of delivery or performance is 20000952 - North Macedonia. The programme is 42921320 - Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

The call for tenders is divided into four lots:

Lot 1: Van for roadside inspections. This lot involves the supply of 1 equipped mobile inspection vehicle (van type) for the State Transport Inspectorate to perform roadside inspections of heavy vehicles, buses, and buses performing road transport of goods (including hazardous) and passengers. The special purpose vehicle will feature a cabin, office compartment, and storage area, along with specialized installations like light-bars, sound emitters, a Wi-Fi router, GPS, electrical enhancements, an on-board printer, laptop, power generator, office furniture, and mounting equipment. The nature of the contract is supplies, and the maximum contract duration is 10 months. The award method is lowest price. The main classification (CPV) code is 34100000 - Motor vehicles, and the additional classification (CPV) code is 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles.

Lot 2: Passenger vehicles for roadside inspection. This lot involves the supply of a fleet of passenger vehicles for the State Transport Inspectorate to perform roadside inspections. The fleet consists of 16 crossover vehicles and 2 large SUVs, each equipped with necessary accessories. The nature of the contract is supplies, and the maximum contract duration is 8 months. The award method is lowest price. The main classification (CPV) code is 34100000 - Motor vehicles, and the additional classification (CPV) codes are 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies and 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles.

Lot 3: IT equipment: computers, printers and digital cameras. This lot involves the supply of necessary IT equipment for the State Transport Inspectorate to perform road inspection activities. The procurement includes 18 laptops, 18 mobile printers, and 19 digital cameras. The nature of the contract is supplies, and the maximum contract duration is 4 months. The award method is lowest price. The main classification (CPV) code is 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies, and the additional classification (CPV) codes are 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware) and 30230000 - Computer-related equipment.

Lot 4: Electronic measurement devices for roadside inspection. This lot involves the supply of specialized electronic measurement devices to enhance roadside inspections. The equipment includes 10 opacimeters (vehicle emission analysers), 19 EOBD readers, 10 dosimeters (radiation meters), 10 pyrometers/laser thermometers and 2 portable scales (weighting platforms), together with necessary training for State Transport Inspectorate. The nature of the contract is supplies, and the maximum contract duration is 8 months. The award method is lowest price. The main classification (CPV) code is 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment, and the additional classification (CPV) codes are 38423100 - Pressure gauges and 51211000 - Installation services of time-measuring equipment.

The selection criteria for all lots include: Suitability to pursue the professional activity, Economic and financial standing, and Technical and professional ability. Please consult the procurement documents for details.

The documents available for download include: ENc4m taxcustomsarrangements en (Version 1), ENc4i prefinanceguarantee en (Version 2), ENc4l tenderform en (Version 2), ENa3 decl ob conf en (Version 2), ENc4e annex i gc en (Version 1), ENc4o4 ifpublic en (Version 1), ENc4o3 ifcompany en (Version 1), ENc11 provfinalaccept en (Version 1), ENc4o1 fif en (Version 1), and ENC4f Annex II Tech Spec III Tech Offer Lot 3 (Version 1). New versions of the following templates have been published: c4i prefinanceguarantee en / c4h perfguarantee en / c4l tenderform en. Please use the latest version.

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This tender opportunity is about providing the State Transport Inspectorate of North Macedonia with the necessary tools and equipment to enhance their ability to enforce transport regulations and improve road safety. This includes supplying vehicles, IT equipment, and specialized measurement devices. The tender is divided into four lots, allowing companies to bid on specific areas of expertise. The EU is funding this initiative as part of its pre-accession assistance to North Macedonia. Companies interested in participating should carefully review the tender documents and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and technical requirements.

Eligible Applicant Types: The eligible applicant types are not explicitly stated, but based on the nature of the tender, it is likely open to companies and organizations that can supply vehicles, IT equipment, and electronic measurement devices. This would include SMEs, large enterprises, and potentially specialized suppliers or manufacturers. Both public and private companies are likely eligible.

Funding Type: This is a procurement opportunity, specifically a call for tenders.

Consortium Requirement: The opportunity does not explicitly state whether a single applicant or a consortium is required. It is likely that both single applicants and consortia are eligible, provided they meet the selection criteria and can fulfill the requirements of the tender.

Beneficiary Scope (Geographic Eligibility): The lead contracting authority is the European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of North Macedonia. The place of delivery or performance is North Macedonia. Therefore, while the EU is managing the tender, the beneficiary is North Macedonia. It is likely that the geographic eligibility for applicants is at least EU and North Macedonia, and potentially wider depending on the specific rules of the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) program under which it is funded.

Target Sector: This program targets several sectors, including transport, ICT, and potentially security/cybersecurity due to the nature of the equipment being procured for law enforcement purposes. The specific sectors are: Motor vehicles, IT equipment, and Measuring and control equipment.

Mentioned Countries: North Macedonia, European Union.

Project Stage: The project stage is procurement of already developed and available products.

Funding Amount: The estimated total value is not explicitly stated in the provided text.

Application Type: The application type is an open call for tenders, with electronic submission.

Nature of Support: Beneficiaries will receive money in exchange for providing goods (vehicles, IT equipment, and electronic measurement devices) and potentially related services (training).

Application Stages: The number of stages is not explicitly stated, but it would typically involve at least two stages: submission of the tender and evaluation of the tenders.

Success Rates: The success rates are not mentioned in the provided text.

Co-funding Requirement: The text does not explicitly mention a co-funding requirement.

Summary:

This is a call for tenders issued by the European Union, represented by the European Commission, on behalf of North Macedonia, under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) program. The purpose of the tender is to enhance the institutional capacity of the State Transport Inspectorate of North Macedonia by procuring a range of special purpose vehicles and equipment. The tender is divided into four lots: Lot 1 involves the supply of an equipped mobile inspection van, Lot 2 concerns passenger vehicles for roadside inspection (crossover vehicles and SUVs), Lot 3 focuses on IT equipment (laptops, printers, and digital cameras), and Lot 4 involves electronic measurement devices for roadside inspection (vehicle emission analysers, EOBD readers, radiation meters, laser thermometers, and portable scales). The contract's nature is for supplies, and the award method is based on the lowest price. The submission method is electronic, and the deadline for receipt of tenders is June 13, 2025. The TED publication date is April 14, 2025, and the date for the public opening is June 16, 2025. Companies interested in supplying vehicles, IT equipment, or electronic measurement devices should review the tender documents and submit their offers electronically by the specified deadline. The tender aims to improve road safety and compliance within the transport sector in North Macedonia by equipping the State Transport Inspectorate with the necessary tools for effective enforcement of transport regulations.