Reputation to be assessed in Litgrid public tenders

Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has updated minimum qualification requirements for its potential contractors.

Litgrid manages the high voltage electricity transmission grid. All construction and reconstruction works of the grid are performed by its contractors chosen through public procurement procedures. Based on the Law on Public Procurement, companies participating in public tenders may be subject to certain minimum qualification requirements in order to assess their capacities and capabilities.

The minimum qualification requirements have been applicable in tenders of Litgrid thus far. They were detailed out in order to evaluate the competencies of the contractors more precisely.

The main works of the project must only be performed by a contractor itself – it will not be possible to transfer them to subcontractors.

It is expected that the updated requirements will stimulate local and international competition among the contractors. Companies currently lacking the experience required, are expected to cooperate with international partners and thus acquire new experience. In ensuring international competition, Litgrid also plans to publish calls for public tenders in English in addition to Lithuanian.