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1
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The point C9 page 6 refers on the containment system: container 20 ft. Is it possible to use even systems [...]
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20 ft container is the maximum dimension, there is no problem by using a smaller container if the security [...]
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07/09/2015
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2
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The point D 14 page 6 refers to the “control unit”. The ‘control unit’ shall be understood as the supervisor [...]
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The control unit shall be able to connect to a SCADA system. Some specifications of the SCADA are available [...]
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07/09/2015
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3
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At the point D14 page 6 is defined the container in which the batteries will be installed, but it is [...]
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The AC/DC converter must not be in the same container with the batteries. The container is located outside [...]
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07/09/2015
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4
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Please clarify if the deadline of 14 September is actually valid for both - offers and requests to participate [...]
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The deadline of 14 September specified in the Contract Notice is the deadline to submit the technical [...]
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07/09/2015
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5
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Where is it possible to find the Contract Notice and the templates of the administrative documents to [...]
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On the site ‘'Ted - eTendering' please go to section ‘TED’. At the top, almost centrally there is a link [...]
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07/09/2015
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6
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Question 1: In respect to the documents to be provided by the tenderer, including by the “sub-contractor [...]
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1. Subcontractors shall submit the same documents as the main contractor; the document in copy for the [...]
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07/09/2015
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7
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Question: In the document “Technical specifications” on page 8, third point, it refers to a range between [...]
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The unit of measurement is VAR and not VOLTS. The correct values are -60kVAR < Q < +60kVAR for [...]
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07/09/2015
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8
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Question: In the document “Technical Specifications” on page 8, point 7th, it is defined a complete cycle [...]
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For the lot 1 the correct value is 150 KWh and not 1 MWh. For the lot 2 the correct value is 450 KWh [...]
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07/09/2015
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9
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Question: In the document “Technical Specifications” on page 8, point 8th, Is the word ‘... 1 MWh capacity [...]
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The maximum capacity for the lot 1 is 150 kWh and for lot 2 is 450 kWh. The complete cycle per day (24 [...]
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07/09/2015
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10
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Referring to the Contract Notice, must the technical and financial offer be prepared in a free format [...]
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The technical and financial offer must follow the structure indicated in the Administrative Annex at [...]
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07/09/2015
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11
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Referring to the Contract Notice, is it possible to submit the offer in Italian?
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The tender may be drawn up in any official language of the European Union, including Italian.
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07/09/2015
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12
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Is the converter located in the enclosure indoor or outdoor? If it is placed in an open space, we have [...]
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The converter in the enclosure will be place indoor (inside a building) There is no need for an extra [...]
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08/09/2015
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13
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Can we submit a tender with a price above the estimated values indicated in the point II.2.1 and II.3 [...]
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Yes, as the values mentioned at points II.2.1 and II.3 are only estimations. We kindly remind you that [...]
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07/09/2015
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14
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What is meant by "including on the 1 MWh capacity" at the point on guarantee?
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There is an error in this value (1MWh), the correct figure is 150kWh (for LOT1) and 450kWh (for LOT2) [...]
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07/09/2015
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15
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The indications given about air conditioning systems for the power electronics also apply to the battery [...]
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Yes
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07/09/2015
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16
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Is the "separate box" intended as a separate room within the same container or cabinet / separated cabinet [...]
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The "separate box" is a cabinet inside the container, it is not a separate room.
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07/09/2015
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17
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Which can be considered the range of variability of the temperature inside the building, in the room [...]
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Room temperature inside the building 5 °C - 30°C (winter –summer)
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07/09/2015
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18
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Are continuous Power and Peak Power refer to AC (at the connection point with the network) or DC? Are [...]
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B3 and B4 refer to AC power (at the connection point with the network) for both charging and discharging [...]
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07/09/2015
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19
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Is the efficiency understood as the ratio between the energy consumed and the energy given during a work [...]
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Efficiency relates to the instantaneous power of the converter (excluding battery). In B6 efficiency [...]
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07/09/2015
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20
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Is the distribution switchboard intended to be placed inside each container component system?
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If the offer includes several containers, each container shall be equipped with its own switchboard.
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07/09/2015
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21
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Therefore also the sub-contractors must submit: - cover letter - declaration of honor - document issued [...]
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For both lots: Subcontractors identified as per heading III.1.3 of the Contract Notice must provide a [...]
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09/09/2015
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22
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In the document “technical specification” on page 10 section 4 paragraph 1, it specifies that the delivery [...]
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For both lots: Following a review of the technical specifications, we inform you that the delivery time [...]
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09/09/2015
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23
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Reffering to the documents required by the Administrative Annex, in "Document Library" are missing the [...]
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Within the document "Invitation to tender" are mentioned the links to the forms.
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07/09/2015
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24
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Referring to the Contract Notice, are the tender documents available in Italian?
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The tender documents will be translated and provided in Italian. Time limit for receipt of tenders is [...]
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07/09/2015
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25
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Considering that today the updated version of the document "Technical Specifications" is not yet available [...]
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Please see the answer to the question 24
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07/09/2015
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26
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Referring to the procedure we ask for an extension of one month for the presentation of the tenders.
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Please see the answer to the question 24
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07/09/2015
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27
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What is the meaning of the term "Smooth" in relation to transitions between operations on-grid and off-grid [...]
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"Smooth" means that the transition will be done without interruptions.
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07/09/2015
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28
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Considering the need for air conditioning, is the degree of protection IP23 defined as the minimum acceptable [...]
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IP23 is the requirement for acceptance and therefore the minimum acceptable protection for the container [...]
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07/09/2015
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29
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Does 25 ° C refer to the outside temperature or to that of the equipment?
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It refers to ambient temperature of the room(s) or container(s) where the different pieces of equipment [...]
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07/09/2015
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30
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Is it possible to have a more detailed description of the 3 operating modes mentioned?
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More information are available within the "explanatory and requirements details", page 7, 2nd point.
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07/09/2015
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31
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Given the temperature range required, is it correct to say that the climate control system should be [...]
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Yes, it is correct to consider that climate control system is required. Climate control system shall [...]
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07/09/2015
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32
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Is it possible to have a description of critical and non-critical loads as well as the management mode [...]
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Critical loads include specific systems that will remain operational during an outage. Typical "critical [...]
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07/09/2015
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33
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In the penultimate paragraph, what is meaning of the term "Smooth" relatively to connections and disconnections [...]
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Please see the response to question 27
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09/09/2015
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34
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In the formula for the calculation of liquid damages, the value of "d" is given by the sum of the total [...]
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"d" refers to each duration mentioned in the article I.2.3. (respectively: 5 months, 2 years, twelve [...]
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09/09/2015
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35
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Given that the two months of delivery of the materials are essential (see the answer to question 22), [...]
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Please refer to the supplementary answer to the question 22
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09/09/2015
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36
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Chiediamo altresì di confermare l’assenza di penali in caso di consegna del BESS oltre il limite dei [...]
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Se il contraente non adempie gli obblighi contrattuali entro i termini fissati dal contratto, ferma restando [...]
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14/09/2015
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37
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On page 4 of the technical specifications, it indicates that the system should permit a "smooth" and [...]
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The system can be operated in 3 different modes (see requirements A4, A5, A6, B1, B9, C1, C5, C10 and [...]
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14/09/2015
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38
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On page 4 of the technical specifications, it indicates that the system must permit a "smooth" and automatic [...]
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An electromechanical switch is allowed as there is no negative impact for the technical requirements.
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14/09/2015
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39
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In the document "Draft Contract supply and maintenance" on page 11 section II.1.7, relative point (a) [...]
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By derogation to the provisions of the article II.1.7. "General provisions concerning supplies", the [...]
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15/09/2015
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40
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Is it possible to participate in the tender as contractor and also being subcontractor for other contender [...]
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Yes, providing that this situation does not hinder, limit or distort competition. The Contracting Authority [...]
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17/09/2015
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41
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The file "EN-7-05 GridBOC Annex 1 to Technical Specifications lot 2.pdf" should refer to the site of [...]
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This is because the headquarter of the IET institute is in Petten, The Netherlands. This is just for [...]
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21/09/2015
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42
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Regarding to the air conditioning system for the battery container, Is it possible to place the condensation [...]
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Yes, as far as it respects the safety standards.
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21/09/2015
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43
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In the tender document (EN-07-05 GRIDBOC Technical specifications Lot 2.pdf) figure 1 is shown the laboratory [...]
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This supply does not include the SCADA system. The communication protocols supported by our SCADA system [...]
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21/09/2015
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44
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According to the responses we have already received, the control system (PCS, transformer and parallel [...]
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For lot 2, the size of the room that will host the control systems is shown in the Annex 1. However, [...]
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22/09/2015
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45
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Dear Sirs, we need to know you VAT Number for deliveries to European Commission, Joint Research Centre [...]
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Whereas the Commission is, as a general rule, exempt from all taxes and duties (including VAT) (see article [...]
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22/09/2015
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46
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With reference to the procedure in question, herein, we request one week extension of the deadline for [...]
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At this stage is not possible to extend the deadline for tender submission. The deadline for tender submission [...]
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23/09/2015
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47
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With reference to the procurement procedure in question, we would like to have clarification on the definition [...]
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Economic operators can submit a tender either as a sole tenderer or as partners in a consortium (with [...]
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23/09/2015
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48
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At the point 6 in the Annex I of the contract it indicates that the system must have the CE Marking or [...]
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The requirement "E6: CE Marking or equivalent" shall be read as "E6: CE Marking", as the equivalence [...]
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23/09/2015
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49
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Please confirm that any kind of civil works are excluded.
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We confirm that any civil works are excluded.
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24/09/2015
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50
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Please confirm that the route of the cable already exists, and if so, can you indicate the path? Do you [...]
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In respect to the DC cable that connects the outdoor unit with the indoor unit we will indicate the path [...]
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24/09/2015
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