EU Awards β¬126,000 Contract to Turkish Firm for DNA Testing Equipment in Bosnia and Herzegovina
25 Oct 2025
Bosnia - October 9, 2025 The European Commissionβs Directorate for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (ENEST) has awarded a β¬126,000 supply contract to ADAY GRUP Δ°NΕAAT TAAHHΓT TURΔ°ZM HAYVANCILIK VE TARIM DANIΕMANLIΔI TΔ°C. LTD. ΕTΔ°., a Turkish SME, for the supply of equipment and consumables for DNA testing in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The award, published on October 9, 2025, aims to strengthen the countryβs forensic capabilities in identifying missing persons through advanced DNA analysis.Contract Summary This EU-funded procurement forms part of a complementary initiative to the EU-supported project with the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP). The new equipment will be delivered to the Agency for Forensic Examination and Expertise (AFEE) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Once installed, the state-level forensic laboratory will gain the capacity to independently extract, profile, sequence, and match DNA samples - a critical step toward improving the identification of wartime missing persons.The contract value totals β¬138,600, with ADAY GRUPβs winning bid of β¬126,000, following a competitive open procedure that attracted three tenders submitted electronically. The award decision was made on September 17, 2025, and the contract was concluded the same day. The implementation period is set for eight months.Evaluation and Procurement Details The tender evaluation followed a quality-price ratio model, with 80% weight on quality and 20% on price, ensuring both technical excellence and cost-effectiveness. The procurement was conducted under Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509 and is not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).The European Commission ENEST, headquartered in Sarajevo, oversaw the process, with legal oversight provided by the Court of Justice of the European Union. The transparent, competitive procedure aligns with EU standards for fair procurement and capacity-building in enlargement partner countries.About the Winning Company BDAY GRUP is a Turkey-based SME headquartered in Ankara, specialising in construction, agriculture, consultancy, and supply of technical equipment. The company has a growing portfolio of EU-funded and international development projects, often focusing on supplying scientific, laboratory, and infrastructure equipment to public institutions.Strategic Importance and Impact The initiative represents a major step in enhancing Bosnia and Herzegovinaβs forensic independence and improving DNA-based identification processes. It will help reduce reliance on external laboratories and accelerate the resolution of thousands of missing persons cases resulting from past conflicts. By e mpowering AFEE with cutting-edge forensic tools, the project supports the rule of law, human rights, and post-conflict reconciliation - core priorities of the EUβs engagement in the Western Balkans.This contract also underscores the European Commissionβs ongoing commitment to institutional strengthening in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reinforcing its alignment with EU standards in justice and public service modernisation.Conclusion With ADAY GRUPβs contract now in effect, Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to see a significant boost in forensic science infrastructure within the next eight months. The EUβs targeted investment continues to drive tangible progress in post-conflict recovery, human identification, and institutional resilience, marking another step toward deeper regional integration and cooperation.Tags: #Bosnia #EuropeanCommission #ENEST #ADAYGRUP #TenderResults #ProcurementNews #ContractAward #EUTenders #ForensicScience #DNAAnalysis #PublicProcurement #WesternBalkans #EUFunds #HumanRights #PostConflictReconstruction
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Awards β¬196,400 Supervision Contract for Corridor Vc Motorway Section
25 Oct 2025
The Public Company Motorways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Ltd. Mostar (JP Autoceste FBiH) has awarded a β¬196,400 contract to Yuksel PROJE A.S. of Ankara, TΓΌrkiye, for Temporary Engineer Services on the Corridor Vc motorway, subsection Ozimice-PoprikuΕ‘e. The award was officially published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S 151/2025, 8 August 2025) under notice 521999-2025.The assignment involves construction supervision services for approximately 12 kilometres of new motorway, a key component of Bosnia and Herzegovinaβs largest infrastructure corridor. The services cover temporary engineering supervision, contract administration, quality assurance, and progress reporting, conducted in accordance with FIDIC 1999 General Conditions of Contract for employer-designed works.Procurement DetailsThe procedure was undertaken under the Guide to Procurement for projects financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB), which is also providing financial support for the wider Corridor Vc programme. Due to urgent and unforeseeable circumstances, the contracting authority used a negotiated procedure without a prior call for competition to appoint a temporary supervision consultant.JP Autoceste explained that it was unable to complete a competitive selection for permanent supervision services in time, even though the works contract for the section had already been awarded. To avoid project delays and additional costs, the buyer directly invited one suitable consultant, Yuksel PROJE A.S., to submit a technical and financial proposal within a fixed budget ceiling. The proposal met all requirements, and the contract was concluded on 25 July 2025 under reference JPAC 1776-E-952-25.The estimated value of the contract was β¬200,000 excluding VAT, with the final award value standing slightly lower at β¬196,400. The temporary arrangement will remain in force until the conclusion of a new competitive procedure for permanent supervision services later in 2025.Strategic Role in Corridor Vc DevelopmentThe Corridor Vc motorway is a flagship infrastructure project for Bosnia and Herzegovina, designed to enhance regional and international connectivity by linking the Adriatic port of PloΔe (Croatia) with Budapest (Hungary) via Sarajevo. The Ozimice-PoprikuΕ‘e subsection lies in the central part of the country and forms an essential link in the north-south corridor that supports trade, mobility, and economic integration in the Western Balkans.About the Awarded FirmYuksel PROJE A.S., headquartered in Ankara, is a leading Turkish engineering and consultancy firm with extensive experience in road, rail, and infrastructure projects across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company has delivered numerous EIB- and EBRD-financed assignments, known for its high technical standards and compliance with international procurement rules.This temporary contract ensures continuity of supervision and safeguards quality and safety standards on site while the permanent engineering supervision tender is finalised. The project represents another important milestone in Bosnia and Herzegovinaβs ongoing efforts to modernise its transport infrastructure and align with EU connectivity goals.Tags:#BosniaTenders, #CorridorVcMotorway, #JPAutocesteFBiH, #YukselPROJE A.S., EIBProcurement, #ConstructionSupervision, Infrastructure, ContractAward, BosniaInfrastructureNews, FIDIC Supervision.
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