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25
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We would like to ask you to kindly clarify why the total person-days under task 2 for Coordinators is [...]
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The reason for this is the operational differences between the European Commission (DG Environment) and [...]
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27/05/2014
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24
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By reading through paragraph 3.3.5 (task 5), we understand that 3 experts will assess each proposal starting [...]
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You're understanding seems correct: the three experts will assess independently, based on the technical [...]
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23/05/2014
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23
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With regards to task 5 (paragraph 3.3.5) please clarify whether all the following meetings are needed [...]
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The meeting(s) in point 1 and 3 of the question are required in all cases. Regarding point 2, as detailed [...]
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23/05/2014
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22
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On page 29 it is mention that the “evaluation panels” for both the action grants and operating grants [...]
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No, the indication on page 29 may lead to confusion. As indicated on page 58, the Contractor shall be [...]
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21/05/2014
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21
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On Page 37 it is mentioned that “the tenderer, upon request of the Contracting Authority, may need to [...]
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As indicated on page 37, these will indicatively concern not more than 10% of the proposals undergoing [...]
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21/05/2014
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20
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Please confirm that there will be only one “evaluation panel meeting” and no further panel meetings under [...]
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This is confirmed.
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21/05/2014
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19
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On p. 29 of the ToR it is mentioned that “evaluation panel meetings” have to be held (3-4 days for action [...]
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Indeed, these are the same Panels.
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21/05/2014
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18
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We conclude from the different amount of proposals per thematic group that the workload for coordinators [...]
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In your proposal, you should present your proposal for the amount of Coordinator's time that you will [...]
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20/05/2014
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17
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In the ToR it is mentioned that different meetings/panels are to be planned and budgeted. For some meetings [...]
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The details regarding meetings are provided on page 58 and 59. Note that the workload calculation in [...]
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20/05/2014
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16
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Under task 2 it is stated that each proposal has to be assessed by two experts. A.) Please specify whether [...]
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This criterion refers to two technical experts for the Award Phase for the “initial” evaluations (and [...]
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20/05/2014
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15
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Referring to the person-day calculation provided on page 54 of the ToR, can you verify that the numerical [...]
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This is indeed correct. Note that this is the total estimated time spent by a Coordinator on one single [...]
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20/05/2014
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14
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On page 3 of the Service contract notice a price range between €13,500,000 – €15,000,000 for the duration [...]
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As indicated, the purpose of the illustrative work packages is to compare offers, and to determine the [...]
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20/05/2014
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13
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It is our understanding from the tender that the method to evaluate the proposals for the new LIFE programme [...]
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As indicated, the purpose of the illustrative work packages is to compare offers, and to determine the [...]
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19/05/2014
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12
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3.3.3 (page 39) point A. : “the contractor will be responsible for the uploading of proposal file into [...]
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The NGO operating grants proposals need to be registered and key financial and key administrative data [...]
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16/05/2014
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11
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Section 3.3.2.3 (task 2b) states that “the Award panel concerns between the relevant representatives [...]
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Section 3.3.2.3 (task 2b) states “This "award" phase is concluded by a discussion ('Award Panel') between [...]
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16/05/2014
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10
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Is there a need to provide a consolidated version of the SELTEC evaluation done by one of the three experts [...]
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For the evaluation based on the technical selection criteria (“SELTEC”): the individual expert assessments [...]
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16/05/2014
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9
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Section 3.7 indicates that Revision training is only required for task 2f. Can you confirm this is not [...]
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In fact, section 3.7 reads for each requested training entry “For specific contracts including… (2b, [...]
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16/05/2014
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8
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Please clarify if proposals for Action grants strands for both sub-programmes Environment and Climate [...]
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Indeed, it is intended to have the same submission and calendar dates for both sub-programmes Environment [...]
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16/05/2014
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2
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Is it possible for a Consortium to be the Contractor for evaluation of LIFE proposals and at the same [...]
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Note that in the answer of 12/05/2014, "the staff working for the company in question" does not exclusively [...]
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15/05/2014
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1
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Could you kindly let us know if there is a conflict of interest between implementing the evaluation of [...]
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Note that in the answer of 12/05/2014 to Question 1, "the staff working for the company in question" [...]
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15/05/2014
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7
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Regarding the conflict of interest: the condition of being in a position of conflict of interest (applying [...]
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A company which presently receives funding from LIFE may participate in this tender. However, the company [...]
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12/05/2014
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6
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Could you please confirm that DG Environment will invoice us the amount of the service and we do not [...]
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This is correct.
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12/05/2014
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5
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Could you ploease tell us if we can use our market costs to do the price of the contract?
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The proposed budget and proposed costs are entirely the responsibility of the tenderer.
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12/05/2014
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4
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The Terms of Reference indicate on page 54 that ‘1 working day is set at 8 hours’. Is this applicable [...]
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This is also applicable for employee staff if national legislation consider a different (lower) figure [...]
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12/05/2014
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3
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The selection criteria provide a detailed description of the expertise and experience required for the [...]
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Individual CVs are evaluated in the Selection Criteria phase, as indicated in the terms of reference, [...]
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12/05/2014
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