This article shows you as a supplier how to request to participate in a competition.
ℹ️ Note: You request to participate only in two-stage competitions: restricted procedures and competitive procedures with negotiation. In an open procedure you submit a tender directly, without this step.
Start the request
Open the competition and choose Request to participate. You get a request split into several steps, and the Overview shows how much time is left before the deadline.
About the supplier
Under Supplier, fill in the Authorized representative, the person who can sign on behalf of your organization. Here you also answer whether you are a small or medium-sized enterprise, and whether you are taking part with others or relying on the capacity of other organizations.
Grounds for exclusion
Under Exclusion grounds you answer ESPD Part III. The counter at the top shows how many you have answered.
If none of them apply, you can use Declare that no grounds apply and answer them all at once.
Qualification requirements
Under Qualification you answer the Qualification requirements set by the buyer. These are assessed pass or fail. Reference your documentation in the answer itself, because it can be requested before the verdict.
Submit
The final step summarises the request and shows how much has been answered. You confirm the self-declaration and choose Submit request to participate.
⚠️ Important: The request cannot be changed after it has been submitted. Go through your answers before you send it.
Next
If you are qualified, you may receive an invitation to tender. Where the buyer has capped the number of participants, a selection is made among the qualified suppliers — so you can be qualified without being invited on. The status on the competition tells you which outcome applies to you. See Submit a bid for the next step.