- Subscription Fees

Subscription fees are the financial amount that the announcing entity requires participants in the tender to pay in order to obtain the tender documents or register on the electronic platform. These fees aim to cover the costs of preparing documents or maintaining the electronic portal used to manage the tenders.

Components of Subscription Fees:

1. Document Acquisition Fees: The cost of downloading or receiving tender documents.
2. Electronic Registration Fees: The cost of opening an account on a platform such as Manafesat Etimad.
3. Participation Fees: An amount charged for each submitted bid.

Importance of Subscription Fees:

• Ensuring Seriousness: Fees reduce the submission of non-serious bids.
• Covering Costs: Financing the administrative and organizational costs of the tender process.
• Achieving Efficiency: Using fees to improve the services provided to participants.

Procedures for Paying Fees:

• Fees are paid electronically through dedicated platforms like the Etimad platform.
• Fees should be clear and specified in the tender documents.
• In some cases, small companies or startup projects are exempt from certain fees.

Challenges of Subscription Fees:

• High fees might be a barrier for small companies.
• It is essential that fees are proportional to the size and value of the project.

Subscription fees, despite their small value compared to the project cost, play a pivotal role in regulating the quality of bids and ensuring participant commitment.