M/BC/CEN/91/21 - Attestation of conformity
Mandate to CEN concerning attestation of conformity with EC procurement rules
This mandate directs CEN to develop standardisation solutions for the attestation of conformity with European Commission (EC) procurement rules. It aims to create harmonised procedures and criteria to verify and certify that suppliers meet the relevant EU public procurement requirements. The standardisation work supports transparency, fairness, and compliance in public procurement processes across EU member states, ensuring that conformity assessments align with EC regulations and facilitate smoother market access. The mandate strengthens trust and legal certainty for contracting authorities and economic operators involved in public tenders.
Purpose
This mandate tasks CEN with developing standardisation solutions related to attestation of conformity within the scope of the European Community procurement rules. The aim is to ensure clear, harmonised criteria and procedures for certifying compliance with procurement requirements across Member States.
Standardisation request
CEN is requested to draft and establish standards that define how conformity with EC public procurement legislation should be attested. This likely involves specifying the documentation, assessment methods, and criteria used for demonstrating compliance by economic operators in procurement processes.
Expected deliverables
The deliverables are expected to include:
- Harmonised standards or technical specifications for attestation of conformity in procurement contexts
- Guidelines or frameworks facilitating uniform application of procurement rules verification
- Tools supporting transparency, clarity, and mutual recognition of conformity attestations among EU Member States
Context
Public procurement in the EU is governed by a complex regulatory framework aiming to ensure open, fair competition and equal treatment. Attestation of conformity plays a crucial role in verifying that bidders meet legal and technical requirements. By standardising these attestations, the mandate supports smoother cross-border procurement and reduces administrative burdens.
The mandate covers the development of standards related to the attestation of conformity within the context of EC procurement rules. This involves creating standardized procedures and criteria to ensure that products, services, or processes comply with the regulatory requirements set forth in EC public procurement legislation. The focus is on enhancing transparency, reliability, and trustworthiness in conformity assessments used in public procurement across the European Union.
General Information
This European Standard defines the requirements for: a) the Accreditation of Attestors and/or Attestation Bodies; b) the Attestation system; c) the assessment, with a view to obtaining a Certificate of attestation, of the contract award procedures and practices of those entities falling within the scope of national rules implementing Council Directive 93/38/EEC, respecting the requirements in Articles 3 to 7 of Council Directive 92/13/EEC.
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This European Standard defines the requirements for: a) the Accreditation of Attestors and/or Attestation Bodies; b) the Attestation system; c) the assessment, with a view to obtaining a Certificate of attestation, of the contract award procedures and practices of those entities falling within the scope of national rules implementing Council Directive 93/38/EEC, respecting the requirements in Articles 3 to 7 of Council Directive 92/13/EEC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/BC/CEN/91/21 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Mandate to CEN concerning attestation of conformity with EC procurement rules". Mandate to CEN concerning attestation of conformity with EC procurement rules There are 2 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.