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1
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We would like to request an extension of deadline for the submission of our tender by at least 2 weeks [...]
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The time limits are laid down in calendar days and start to run with effect from the date on which the [...]
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20/03/2019
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2
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Can we name one Project Manager for more than one lots, provided they fulfill the requirement of native [...]
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Yes, you can name one Project Manager for more than one lot.
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20/03/2019
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3
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Can we name one IT specialist for more than one lots or do we need one different for every lot for which [...]
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Yes, you can name one IT specialist for more than one lot.
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20/03/2019
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4
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How are you planning to conduct the Translation Project Management Tests? Will they be conducted on 19 [...]
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The start date and time of Translation Project Management Tests may be the same for several lots. The [...]
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20/03/2019
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5
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Is it sufficient to submit signed Annex XI as photocopies?
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No, please submit the original signed and dated pages of Annex XI (see point 14 of the Specifications [...]
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20/03/2019
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6
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Are freelancers considered as subcontractors? If yes, do we have to include them in Annex VII?
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For the purposes of this call for tenders, named translators declared by the tenderer in Annex XI of [...]
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20/03/2019
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7
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We intent to name as revisers linguists who have been doing revision work for us in the frame of contracts [...]
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Yes.
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20/03/2019
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8
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Can we use a company as subcontractor and name their employees as project managers, provided they fulfill [...]
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Yes. In this case, you must indicate them in Annex VII - Declaration concerning subcontractors.
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20/03/2019
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9
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Are freelancers considered subcontractors in the scope of this tender? Are subcontractors required to [...]
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Freelancers do not need to be treated as subcontractors of the tenderer. No, only the Tenderer needs [...]
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26/03/2019
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10
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Are freelancers to be considered as subcontractor ? We suppose not (cahpter 6, p. 10/86) THANKS FOR A [...]
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See reply to Q6 and Q9.
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26/03/2019
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11
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Is the translation project management test (Chapter 15, p. 36-39/86) and translation test itself one [...]
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The translation project management test is described in point 15 of the specifications. There will be [...]
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26/03/2019
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12
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Dear Sir/Madam, could you please clarify if our company's legal representative must sign the form of [...]
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The legal representative only needs to sign the final page of Annex XI headed Legal representative of [...]
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26/03/2019
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13
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As a freelance translator working with multiple potential tenderers, is it possible for me to be featured [...]
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Yes.
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26/03/2019
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14
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1) Are freelance translators considered as subcontractors? 2) Do we need to include in our tender only [...]
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1) No. See reply to Q6 and Q9. 2) Tenderers must propose in Annex XI at least the minimum number of named [...]
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26/03/2019
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15
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1. Can you please clarify the "of native target language standard (level C2);" part of the requirement [...]
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1. Your understanding is correct. 2. There will be at least 24 hours time limit available to perform [...]
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26/03/2019
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16
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Could you please clarify whether freelance translators declared by a Tenderer as individual translators [...]
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See reply to Q6 and Q9.
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26/03/2019
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17
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Shall we submit scanned copies of the signed documents with details of the named translators and revisers [...]
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Please submit the original signed pages of Annex XI (point 14 Selection Criteria of the specifications [...]
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26/03/2019
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18
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Regarding the presentation of the tender, as described in the invitation to tender, p.7, please clarify [...]
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See reply to Q17.
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26/03/2019
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19
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In case we participate in more than one lot, can we propose the same project manager and IT specialist [...]
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The project manager proposed for each lot must be of native target language standard (level C2) for each [...]
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26/03/2019
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20
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Do we understand it right that we do not need to submit nor a technical offer or the CV of the translators [...]
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Details to be provided regarding named translators are set out in Annex XI. No, you do not need to provide [...]
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26/03/2019
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21
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Are freelance translators and revisers working for a translation agency considered as subcontractors [...]
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No, freelance translators declared in Annex XI are not considered to be subcontractors of the Tenderer [...]
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26/03/2019
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22
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As we have recently submitted a tender for the European Parliament as well as other EU bodies and institutions [...]
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Yes. If you have recently submitted Annex V and its attachments within another call for tenders procedure [...]
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26/03/2019
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23
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Can the translator presented for one source language within a lot be presented as reviser for the same [...]
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Yes.
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26/03/2019
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24
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Could you please confirm there are no specific qualifications and experience criteria which must apply [...]
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Yes, we confirm that there are no such criteria.
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26/03/2019
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25
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Can you please confirm that the tenderer may choose the translators and revisers of their preference [...]
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The translation project management test must be performed by the Tenderer and its team of translators [...]
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26/03/2019
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26
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Dear Sirs, In reference to the above section of your tender specifications, we notice the requirement [...]
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Your understanding is correct. The project manager must be of native language standard (C2) in the target [...]
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26/03/2019
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27
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Would you accept Annex XI if the translator or reviser's signature is scanned and the company representative's [...]
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Please submit the originals of the signed pages of Annex XI setting out the details of the named translators [...]
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26/03/2019
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28
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Translators should fill and sign Annex XI, do we need to provide any other document for translators with [...]
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No.
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26/03/2019
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29
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If someone is not native in the target language but have a master's degree in literature in the said [...]
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The Contracting Authority will consider on a case-by-case basis the evidential weight of any documents [...]
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28/03/2019
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30
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Do we need to provide CVs for all translators/revisers/PM and IT specialist, or only the signed Annex [...]
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Tenderers should not send CVs of all translators/revisers/project manager and IT specialist with the [...]
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28/03/2019
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31
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Shall we prove minimum experience and degree for each member (e.g. enclose reference letters and copy [...]
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Tenderers should not send any documents with their tender other than those exclusively set out under [...]
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28/03/2019
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32
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Can a freelancer participate in this tender both as individual freelancer and for a company?
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A freelancer (self-employed translator) could in theory be Tenderer in his or her own right and be a [...]
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28/03/2019
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33
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Can one person be named as translator and as reviser for same source language in one lot?
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Yes.
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28/03/2019
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34
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Can we name more than one project managers per lot?
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Yes.
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28/03/2019
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35
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1. Could you please confirm that a translator, who covers several language combinations can sign and [...]
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1. Yes. 2. Yes, please indicate all relevant lots. 3. The date in Annex XI can be printed.
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28/03/2019
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36
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Regarding ANNEX XI, can a named translator also be a named reviser and vice versa ?
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Yes.
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28/03/2019
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37
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Is the translation project management test (Chapter 15, p. 36-39/86) and translation test itself one [...]
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See reply to Q11.
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28/03/2019
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38
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Can the IT-specialist be the same person as the Project-Manager? We have a perfect PM for one of the [...]
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Yes.
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28/03/2019
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39
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We kindly ask you to inform us if it is possible to participate in this tender, as a Turkish company, [...]
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The conditions regarding the participation in the tendering procedure are described in point 4 of the [...]
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28/03/2019
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40
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FR combination?
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1. Yes. 2. Yes.
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28/03/2019
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41
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Do we really need to submit originals of Annex XI that are signed by our Translators and Editors? Since [...]
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Please submit the original signed pages of Annex XI (point 14 Selection Criteria of the specifications [...]
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28/03/2019
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42
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Are translators´ required to have a university degree and any translation experience?
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No. We confirm that there are no such requirements concerning named translators.
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28/03/2019
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43
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In the 2014 specifications for the previous tender you helpfully provided the volumes outsourced in 2013 [...]
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The minimum translation capacity of a contractor is defined in point 12 of the specifications. Any future [...]
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28/03/2019
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44
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What shall be status, qualifications and experience of a translator? Thank you.
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There are no specific requirements concerning named translators.
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28/03/2019
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45
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Five days ago, you wrote : The corrigendum of the contract notice and Invitation to tender and conditions [...]
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The corrigendum of the letter of invitation was published on 26 March 2019. Please consult the document [...]
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28/03/2019
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46
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I am a freelance translator based in Ireland, where a VAT number is not required for freelance professionals [...]
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The conditions for the submission of a tender by a group of economic operators are set out in point 5 [...]
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30/03/2019
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47
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Is it allowed to propose the same named individual translator twice or more times for the same language [...]
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Yes.
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30/03/2019
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48
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Dear Sirs, In the point 14.2. of the Specification you state that the turnover is to be provided for [...]
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The relevant years are 2016, 2017 and 2018. Please do not submit any financial statements with the tender [...]
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30/03/2019
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49
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Can we name the same person as translator AND reviser for the same lot and language combination in our [...]
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Yes.
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30/03/2019
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51
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In Table 7 of the Specifications for TRA/EU19/2019, the minimum requirements for each role are defined [...]
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a) Any documentary evidence proving at least 2 years’ full time experience of translation or revision [...]
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02/04/2019
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