The selection criteria for procurement are contained with European Commission Regulations 24 and 25. Regulation 24 deals with a tenderer’s economic and financial status and standing, outlining what valid inquisitions a utility can make with regard to a potential provider’s bankers, for example regarding statements of accounts etc. Regulation 25 deals with a tenderer’s technical and professional ability, enabling a potential provider’s legal right to request proof of professional qualifications and so forth.
