Bosnia - October 9, 2025
The European Commission’s Directorate for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (ENEST) has awarded a €126,000 supply contract to ADAY GRUP İNŞAAT TAAHHÜT TURİZM HAYVANCILIK VE TARIM DANIŞMANLIĞI TİC. LTD. ŞTİ., 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 country’s 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 €138,600, with ADAY GRUP’s winning bid of €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 Herzegovina’s 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 EU’s engagement in the Western Balkans.
This contract also underscores the European Commission’s ongoing commitment to institutional strengthening in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reinforcing its alignment with EU standards in justice and public service modernisation.
Conclusion
With ADAY GRUP’s contract now in effect, Bosnia and Herzegovina is set to see a significant boost in forensic science infrastructure within the next eight months. The EU’s 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.
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