Supply for strengthening the capacities of the Customs Administration to investigate organised and cross-border crime and corruption

The contract aims to enhance the capacities of the Customs Administration’s Sector for Control and Investigations to fight cross border crime and corruption. This will be achieved by procuring and customizing an internal platform as a software solution, supported by robust equipment designed for heavy-duty operations related to processing data …

CPV: 30200000 Apparecchiature informatiche e forniture, 30100000 Macchine per ufficio, attrezzature e forniture, esclusi i computer, le stampanti e i mobili, 34100000 Veicoli a motore, 72000000 Servizi informatici: consulenza, sviluppo di software, Internet e supporto, 35200000 Attrezzatura per polizia
Scadenza:
Venerdì 11 Luglio 2025 14:00
Tipo di scadenza:
Presentazione di un'offerta
Luogo di esecuzione:
Supply for strengthening the capacities of the Customs Administration to investigate organised and cross-border crime and corruption
Ente di assegnazione:
European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of North Macedonia
Numero di premio:
EC-ENEST/SKP/2025/EA-OP/0041

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of North Macedonia
Legal type of the buyer : EU institution, body or agency
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Supply for strengthening the capacities of the Customs Administration to investigate organised and cross-border crime and corruption
Description : The contract aims to enhance the capacities of the Customs Administration’s Sector for Control and Investigations to fight cross border crime and corruption. This will be achieved by procuring and customizing an internal platform as a software solution, supported by robust equipment designed for heavy-duty operations related to processing data from controls and investigation procedures. Furthermore, a wide content of screening and customs control equipment will consist of pieces for conducting the field missions and inspections of the Sector for controls and investigations. In that regard the non-intrusive inspection devices; indication of hidden objects on humans; sampling and field analyses of samples; handheld search; and equipment to support mobility and security of the customs control inspectors and mobile customs teams, as well as special vehicles will be procured for the Customs Administration.
Procedure identifier : 10a8bf09-db62-457c-8e94-53aef33a10ac
Internal identifier : EC-ENEST/SKP/2025/EA-OP/0041
Type of procedure : Open
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : Place for public opening session: EU Delegation to North Macedonia Sv. Kiril i Metodij, 52b, SkopjeFor 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) 2018/1046
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

Bankruptcy : For the full list of exclusion grounds please consult the procurement documents.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Supply of Information System and Hardware on central location for Customs Controls & Investigation Management Platform.
Description : The creation of an internal platform will enable the Customs Administration to streamline access to data and information related to customs operations. This platform introduces a new Law Enforcement System, supported by advanced technological infrastructure, to improve record management for monitoring, investigations, and the prosecution of cross-border crime cases. The supporting high-performance equipment will allow demanding data processing tasks related to controls and investigations and will include among other Precision air conditioning units for server room cooling; 3ph monolithic UPS with integrated batteries; parallel ready; Rack(s); Diesel Power Generator Set; Monitoring Software; Servers; Rack UPS; Small UPS; Layer 3 switch, etc.;
Internal identifier : EC-ENEST/SKP/2025/EA-OP/0041-LOT-1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30100000 Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34100000 Motor vehicles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 35200000 Police equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Extra-Regio NUTS 3 ( MKZZZ )
Country : North Macedonia
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 240 Day

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Instrument for Pre-accession assistance (IPA III) (2021/2027)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no
Additional information : Place for public opening session: EU Delegation to North Macedonia Sv. Kiril i Metodij, 52b, SkopjeThe procurement is funded by the following EU programme: Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 100
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 11/07/2025 14:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 90 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 14/07/2025 10:00 +02:00
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 : no
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 : Court of Justice of the European Union -

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : Supply of the equipment for the Sector for Control and Investigations/Law Enforcement Department of the Customs Administration
Description : Modernizing screening and customs control equipment, including but not limited to detectors for drugs, precursors, and controlled substances, as well as UFED (Universal Forensic Extraction Device) devices for forensic purposes. Lot 2 will include also "CELBET-alike equipment," comprising specialized screening and customs control tools for field missions and inspections conducted by the Sector for Controls and Investigations of the Customs Administration and Mobile Customs Teams. This will encompass non-intrusive inspection devices, tools for detecting hidden objects on individuals, sampling and field analysis equipment, handheld search devices, and mobility and security support tools for customs control inspectors and mobile customs teams. Finally, specialised vehicles equipped with built-in LED flashers (hidden blue lights) and integrated sound signalling (police siren); specialized vehicles for the transport and mobility of K-9 teams; Vehicles designed for the relocation of detained individuals; Special transport vehicles for seized goods, including but not limited to drugs, weapons, gold, and money.
Internal identifier : EC-ENEST/SKP/2025/EA-OP/0041-LOT-2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 30200000 Computer equipment and supplies
Additional classification ( cpv ): 30100000 Office machinery, equipment and supplies except computers, printers and furniture
Additional classification ( cpv ): 34100000 Motor vehicles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 72000000 IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Additional classification ( cpv ): 35200000 Police equipment

5.1.2 Place of performance

Country subdivision (NUTS) : Extra-Regio NUTS 3 ( MKZZZ )
Country : North Macedonia
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 180 Day

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
Information about European Union funds
EU funds programme : Instrument for Pre-accession assistance (IPA III) (2021/2027)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no
Additional information : Place for public opening session: EU Delegation to North Macedonia Sv. Kiril i Metodij, 52b, SkopjeThe procurement is funded by the following EU programme: Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance.

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (percentage, exact)
Award criterion number : 100
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : English
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 11/07/2025 14:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 90 Day
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 14/07/2025 10:00 +02:00
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 : no
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 : Court of Justice of the European Union -

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : European Union, represented by the European Commission on behalf of and for the account of North Macedonia
Registration number : COM
Department : ENEST.B - Western Balkans,ENEST.B.3 - Albania, North Macedonia
Postal address : Sv. Kiril i Metodij 52b
Town : Skopje
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Скопски ( MK008 )
Country : North Macedonia
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Court of Justice of the European Union
Registration number : CURIA
Postal address : Rue du Fort Niedergrünewald
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : L-2925
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 4303-1
Internet address : http://curia.europa.eu
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 : cfffca00-040e-4f07-8546-6a9bb7f3751a - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 07/05/2025 15:07 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English
Notice publication number : 00296749-2025
OJ S issue number : 89/2025
Publication date : 08/05/2025