criteria the evidence provided by each member of the consortium will be checked to ensure that the consortium as a whole fulfils the criteria. 

If awarded, the contract will be signed by the person authorised by all members of the consortium. Tenders from consortiums of firms or groups of service providers, contractors or suppliers must specify the role, qualifications and experience of each member or group. 

## 15. Information concerning the personal situation of the tenderer and information and formalities necessary for the evaluation of the minimum economic, financial and technical capacity required 

## 15.1 Legal position – means of proof required 

When submitting their bid, tenderers are requested to complete and enclose the Legal Entity Form  and requested accompanying documentation, available in the Procurement Section (Legal Entity Form) of EMSA’s website (www.emsa.europa.eu). 

## 15.2 Grounds for exclusion - Exclusion criteria 

To be eligible to participate in this contract award procedure, a tenderer must not be in any of the exclusion situations listed in the Declaration of Honour. 

For this purpose, the Declaration of Honour available on the Procurement Section of EMSA’s website (www.emsa.europa.eu) shall be completed and signed. 

## 15.3 Legal and regulatory capacity – Selection criteria 

## 15.3.1 Standards / Prerequisites 

The tenderer must have the legal and regulatory capacity to pursue the professional activity needed for performing the contracts. 

## 15.3.2 Evidence 

Valid license(s) or equivalent issued by the competent authority to operate mobile and fixed services in Portugal. 

## 15.4 Economic and financial capacity – Selection criteria 

## 15.4.1 Standards / Prerequisites 

a) The tenderer must be in a stable financial position and must have the economic and financial capacity to perform the contracts. 

b) The yearly turnover related to telecommunication services for the last 3 years must be: 

