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What is the primary reason Northlandia initiated a project to build a polar research center?
What is the primary reason Northlandia initiated a project to build a polar research center?
- To prevent and combat the negative effects of the tourism industry on the country. (correct)
- To increase tourism revenue by attracting scientists.
- To establish a military base in the Arctic region.
- To provide employment opportunities for its citizens.
The island that Northlandia intends to purchase for the research center is located within Northlandia's territory.
The island that Northlandia intends to purchase for the research center is located within Northlandia's territory.
False (B)
What is the duration of the framework agreement Northlandia enters into with an economic operator to supply clothing for the scientists?
What is the duration of the framework agreement Northlandia enters into with an economic operator to supply clothing for the scientists?
Two years, with options to extend twice by one year each time.
According to Directive 2014/24, the Northlandian government decides to conduct an ______ procedure for the contract of supplying clothing for the scientists.
According to Directive 2014/24, the Northlandian government decides to conduct an ______ procedure for the contract of supplying clothing for the scientists.
Match the clothing suppliers with their descriptions:
Match the clothing suppliers with their descriptions:
What specific requirement in the technical specifications does Polar Clothing claim is illegal?
What specific requirement in the technical specifications does Polar Clothing claim is illegal?
Bear Claw Clothes' main complaint is that Northlandia violated the principle of equal treatment in the evaluation of the award criterion 'price'.
Bear Claw Clothes' main complaint is that Northlandia violated the principle of equal treatment in the evaluation of the award criterion 'price'.
What percentage did the 'quality' award criterion account for in the overall assessment of the clothing suppliers?
What percentage did the 'quality' award criterion account for in the overall assessment of the clothing suppliers?
Northlandia asserts that the requirement for clothing to be made of wool is part of their policy for environmentally ______ procurement.
Northlandia asserts that the requirement for clothing to be made of wool is part of their policy for environmentally ______ procurement.
Match the following complaints with the companies that filed them:
Match the following complaints with the companies that filed them:
According to Polar Clothing, why is the award criterion regarding 'environment' illegal?
According to Polar Clothing, why is the award criterion regarding 'environment' illegal?
Northlandia admits that Bear Claw Clothes described the advantages of their wool blend equally to North Clothes in their respective tenders.
Northlandia admits that Bear Claw Clothes described the advantages of their wool blend equally to North Clothes in their respective tenders.
Besides the quality of the wool and its making, what other aspects of the clothing did Northlandia assess under the 'quality' criterion?
Besides the quality of the wool and its making, what other aspects of the clothing did Northlandia assess under the 'quality' criterion?
Northlandia aims to avoid ______ from clothing entering the vulnerable Arctic environment.
Northlandia aims to avoid ______ from clothing entering the vulnerable Arctic environment.
Match the following concepts with the complaints in the case:
Match the following concepts with the complaints in the case:
What is the estimated value of the clothing contract per year, excluding VAT?
What is the estimated value of the clothing contract per year, excluding VAT?
The opposing parties in Northlandian parliament fully support the government's decision to purchase Mountain Island without reservation.
The opposing parties in Northlandian parliament fully support the government's decision to purchase Mountain Island without reservation.
What is Northlandia's justification for choosing the award criterion 'environment'?
What is Northlandia's justification for choosing the award criterion 'environment'?
According to the description of the 'environment' criterion, Northlandia would assess the economic operators'routines for handling ______ products.
According to the description of the 'environment' criterion, Northlandia would assess the economic operators'routines for handling ______ products.
Match the government with the associated entity:
Match the government with the associated entity:
Flashcards
Framework Agreement
Framework Agreement
A type of agreement with an economic operator to supply goods/services over a set period.
Open Procedure
Open Procedure
A process where any interested supplier can submit a tender.
Principle of Equal Treatment
Principle of Equal Treatment
Ensuring all bidders are treated fairly and equally during the procurement process.
Directive 2014/24
Directive 2014/24
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Discretion in Procurement
Discretion in Procurement
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Award Criteria
Award Criteria
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Subject Matter of the Contract
Subject Matter of the Contract
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Contracting Authority
Contracting Authority
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Sustainable Procurement
Sustainable Procurement
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Study Notes
- Northlandia, a small kingdom and the northernmost EU member, is located above the Arctic Circle.
- It features high, snow-covered mountains and fjords.
- Tourism is a primary industry in Northlandia due to its scenery.
- Activities include whale and polar bear safaris, fishing, skiing, and hiking.
- Investments have been made in resorts and ski centers during the last decade or two.
- Concerns about tourism's impact led Northlandia to start a project to combat negative effects.
- A polar research center will be built to study Northlandia's wildlife and climate.
- The prime minister wants the center on Mountain Island, west of Northlandia.
- Mountain Island is closer to Northlandia but belongs to West-Polaria.
- Northlandia's government plans to ask West-Polaria to purchase the island.
- The Northlandian parliament opposes the decision due to West-Polaria's high price for the island, suggesting other suitable locations exist.
- Opposition believes buying Mountain Island wastes taxpayer money and lacks rational procurement policy, suggesting Directive 2014/24 should be followed.
- Northlandia's government decides to purchase the island despite opposition.
- After the contract is finalized, the research center's construction commences immediately.
- A framework agreement will be used to supply clothing for the scientists, lasting two years with two one-year extension options.
- The clothing contract is estimated at €50,000 per year, excluding VAT.
- Northlandia uses an open procedure under Directive 2014/24 for the contract.
- Tenders are received from North Clothes (local, environmentally focused), Polar Clothing (large outdoor supplier), and Bear Claw Clothes.
- North Clothes wins the contract; Bear Claw Clothes is second, and Polar Clothing receives the lowest score.
- Bear Claw Clothes and Polar Clothing file complaints with the government.
- Polar Clothing contests the wool requirement, arguing synthetic material is cheaper and of equal quality.
- Polar Clothing claims the "environment" criterion is illegal because it assesses routines for handling damaged/unsellable products.
- Polar Clothing claims the environment award criterion is not sufficiently linked to the contract's subject matter.
- Bear Claw Clothes claims Northlandia breached equal treatment on the "quality" criterion (40% of assessment).
- The "quality" assessment considered wool quality, making, fit, comfort, and warmth in the Arctic climate.
- North Clothes scored 9 points, while Bear Claw Clothes scored 7; Bear Claw Clothes argues their clothing is at least as good.
- Bear Claw Clothes emphasizes Northlandia highlighted North Clothes' wool blend, its weight, and warmth when wet.
- Bear Claw Clothes claims they use the same wool blend, but were not evaluated the same.
- Northlandia denies all claims and asserts compliance with Directive 2014/24.
- Northlandia says it has discretion to set procurement document requirements.
- The wool requirement supports environmentally sustainable procurement, aiming to prevent microplastics in the Arctic and reduce waste.
- The "environment" criterion is selected for the same reason, as Northlandia considers environmental issues critical.
- Northlandia denies unequal treatment, stating Bear Claw Clothes did not describe the wool blend's advantages as well as North Clothes.
- The qualities of North Clothes' wool blend were not the sole reason for their higher score; fit and construction quality also contributed to the decision.
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