Upgrading/development Customs information system to fully functional EU Automated export system (AES) and EU Import control system (ICS2)

This project represents the development and implementation of Automated export system (AES) and Import control system (ICS2) by upgrading of export and import applications existing in CIS with latest EU AES and EU ICS2 EU versions available on the EU level during the duration of the project. This project is …

CPV: 72232000 Razvoj programske podrške za obradu transakcija i programske podrške po narudžbi korisnika
mjesto izvršenja:
Upgrading/development Customs information system to fully functional EU Automated export system (AES) and EU Import control system (ICS2)
registar:
Ministry of Finance of Montenegro, Directorate for Finance, Contracting and Implementation of the EU Assistance Funds
nagradni broj:
EC-ENEST/TGD/2025/EA-RP/0116

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Ministry of Finance of Montenegro, Directorate for Finance, Contracting and Implementation of the EU Assistance Funds
Legal type of the buyer : Body governed by public law
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Upgrading/development Customs information system to fully functional EU Automated export system (AES) and EU Import control system (ICS2)
Description : This project represents the development and implementation of Automated export system (AES) and Import control system (ICS2) by upgrading of export and import applications existing in CIS with latest EU AES and EU ICS2 EU versions available on the EU level during the duration of the project. This project is made up of two components. The first component represents the upgrade/development of CIS with the functionalities of the Automated Export System (AES) -EU latest phase and version, and the second one represents upgrade/development of CIS with the functionalities of Import Control System 2 (ICS2) EU latest phase and version in Customs Administration. These two systems must be integral parts of the Customs Information System (CIS) of Montenegro. The Automated Export System (AES), must manages electronically the export and exit formalities performed by customs officials and economic operators when goods leave the customs territory of the EU. by using export or re-export declaration, exit summary declaration or reexport notification. System must be able to manage following processes: Export. Export followed by transit, Re-export, Re-export from free zone or temporary storage, Pre¬departure Declaration Customs declaration. Re-export declaration. Exit summary declaration (EXS). The new customs pre-arrival security and safety programme called Import Control System 2 (ICS2 allows for the implementation of the new Union Customs Code (UCC) processes and procedures relating to the entry or transit of goods to/through the EU including Switzerland. Norway and Northern Ireland. System are supporting the following processes: Lodging the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) (advance cargo information) to customs. Security and safety risk analysis by customs. Arrival of means of transport presentation of goods to customs and Control of goods by customs, where required. Advance cargo information and risk analysis will enable early identification of threats and help customs authorities to intervene at the most appropriate point in the supply chain. Entry of the goods into the EU can be described as a 5-step process, consisting of: the lodgement of the Entry summary' declaration (ENS). notification of the arrival of the means of transport, presentation of goods, temporary storage of goods and placing the goods under a customs procedure. 1CS2 must support the communication of advanced cargo information (ENS) for safety and security risk analysis on the entry of goods into the EU for the following transport modes and business models: road, rail, maritime, air. air express and postal goods. The both systems AES and 1CS2 must be incorporated in existing customs systems and connected with appropriate modules. AES must be connected with RMS, NCTS, CDS, EMCS and other necessary applications in CIS. 1CS2 must be connected with NCTS, RMS. CCN2. MSA&AU, EAMS. IAMS and other necessary applications.
Procedure identifier : 3d669177-36e1-48f0-90c9-0c8f5fcd87f4
Internal identifier : EC-ENEST/TGD/2025/EA-RP/0116
Type of procedure : Restricted
The procedure is accelerated : no

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72232000 Development of transaction processing and custom software

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere
Additional information : Please consult the procurement documents.

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 500 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : For any additional information, please refer to the document A5f "Additional information about the Contract Notice". In case of unavailability or disruptions in the functioning of the electronic means of communication provided in Section 5.1.11 in the last 5 calendar days before the time limit for receipt indicated in Section 5.1.12, the contracting authority reserves the right to extend this time limit and publish the extension at the Internet address provided in Section 5.1.11, without a preceding publication of a corrigendum to this notice. Economic operators interested in this procurement are invited to subscribe to the call for tenders at the address in Section 5.1.11 in order to get notified when new information or documents are published.
Legal basis :
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509
LocalLaw - Procurement award procedure applying to European Union external actions financed from the general budget of the European Union and the European Development Fund (EDF)

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Sources of grounds for exclusion : Procurement Document

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Upgrading/development Customs information system to fully functional EU Automated export system (AES) and EU Import control system (ICS2)
Description : This project represents the development and implementation of Automated export system (AES) and Import control system (ICS2) by upgrading of export and import applications existing in CIS with latest EU AES and EU ICS2 EU versions available on the EU level during the duration of the project. This project is made up of two components. The first component represents the upgrade/development of CIS with the functionalities of the Automated Export System (AES) -EU latest phase and version, and the second one represents upgrade/development of CIS with the functionalities of Import Control System 2 (ICS2) EU latest phase and version in Customs Administration. These two systems must be integral parts of the Customs Information System (CIS) of Montenegro. The Automated Export System (AES), must manages electronically the export and exit formalities performed by customs officials and economic operators when goods leave the customs territory of the EU. by using export or re-export declaration, exit summary declaration or reexport notification. System must be able to manage following processes: Export. Export followed by transit, Re-export, Re-export from free zone or temporary storage, Pre¬departure Declaration Customs declaration. Re-export declaration. Exit summary declaration (EXS). The new customs pre-arrival security and safety programme called Import Control System 2 (ICS2 allows for the implementation of the new Union Customs Code (UCC) processes and procedures relating to the entry or transit of goods to/through the EU including Switzerland. Norway and Northern Ireland. System are supporting the following processes: Lodging the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) (advance cargo information) to customs. Security and safety risk analysis by customs. Arrival of means of transport presentation of goods to customs and Control of goods by customs, where required. Advance cargo information and risk analysis will enable early identification of threats and help customs authorities to intervene at the most appropriate point in the supply chain. Entry of the goods into the EU can be described as a 5-step process, consisting of: the lodgement of the Entry summary' declaration (ENS). notification of the arrival of the means of transport, presentation of goods, temporary storage of goods and placing the goods under a customs procedure. 1CS2 must support the communication of advanced cargo information (ENS) for safety and security risk analysis on the entry of goods into the EU for the following transport modes and business models: road, rail, maritime, air. air express and postal goods. The both systems AES and 1CS2 must be incorporated in existing customs systems and connected with appropriate modules. AES must be connected with RMS, NCTS, CDS, EMCS and other necessary applications in CIS. 1CS2 must be connected with NCTS, RMS. CCN2. MSA&AU, EAMS. IAMS and other necessary applications.
Internal identifier : EC-ENEST/TGD/2025/EA-RP/0116

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 72232000 Development of transaction processing and custom software

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Extra-Regio NUTS 3 ( MEZZZ )
Country : Montenegro
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 30 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 500 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no
Additional information : The procurement is funded by the following EU programme: Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Sources of selection criteria : Procurement Document
Information about the second stage of a two-stage procedure :
The procedure will take place in successive stages. At each stage, some participants may be eliminated

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 80
Criterion :
Type : Price
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 20

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Not allowed
Justification for why electronic submission is not possible : Tools, devices, or file formats not generally available
Description : Submissions should be sent to the address indicated in the invitation letter.
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of requests to participate : 31/10/2025 14:30 +01:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : yes
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : National court of Montenegro
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures : Ministry of Finance of Montenegro, Directorate for Finance, Contracting and Implementation of the EU Assistance Funds

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Ministry of Finance of Montenegro, Directorate for Finance, Contracting and Implementation of the EU Assistance Funds
Registration number : Ministry of Finance of Montenegro, Directorate for Finance, Contracting and Implementation of the EU Assistance Funds
Postal address : Stanka Dragojevića no. 2, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Town : Podgorica
Postcode : 81000
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Црна Гора ( ME000 )
Country : Montenegro
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing more information on the review procedures

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : National court of Montenegro
Registration number : National court of Montenegro
Postal address : Stanka Dragojevića no. 2, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Town : Podgorica
Postcode : 81000
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Црна Гора ( ME000 )
Country : Montenegro
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Commission
Registration number : EUCOM
Postal address : Mondrian (CDMA), Rue du Champ de Mars 21
Town : Brussels
Postcode : B-1050
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad ( BE100 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

Notice information

Notice identifier/version : ac4843a6-e82c-4e05-94a8-2c0b6bcd9504 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 29/09/2025 10:32 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00638199-2025
OJ S issue number : 187/2025
Publication date : 30/09/2025