Poland's Utal Sp. z o.o. is awarded an MDL 27 million contract by Moldova for vehicle registration plates (2025โ2028)
24 Oct 2025
Moldova Utal Sp. z o.o., a Polish manufacturer, has been formally awarded an MDL 27 million contract by the Public Services Agency of Moldova to supply motor vehicle and caravan registration plates for the years 2025-2028.Utal Sp. z o.o., a Polish manufacturer, has been formally awarded an MDL 27 million contract by the Public Services Agency of Moldova to supply motor vehicle and caravan registration plates for the years 2025-2028. The contract represents a significant advancement in updating Moldova's vehicle identification system and was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S 150/2025). The contract represents a significant advancement in updating Moldova's vehicle identification system and was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S 150/2025). Moldova awards an MDL 27 million contract for vehicle registration plates to Utal Sp. z o.o. of Poland (2025-2028)Moldova awards an MDL 27 million contract for vehicle registration plates to Utal Sp. z o.o. of Poland (2025-2028)Overview of the ContractWith an estimated contract value of MDL 64,453,500 (VAT excluded), the project is under the procurement title "Registration plates for motor vehicles and trailers for the period 2025-2028" and falls under CPV code 44423450 - Nameplates. Utal Sp. z o.o. was chosen as the winner with a final contract value of MDL 27,000,508.82 based on the lowest price criterion after a competitive open procedure that received three tenders.Officially ending on July 22, 2025, the contract was awarded on June 25, 2025. The supply agreement, which will be in effect from 2025 to 2028, will guarantee uniform licence plate production and delivery throughout the nation.Authority for ProcurementThe procurement was overseen by the Procurement and Contract Management Department of the Public Services Agency (ASP), which has its headquarters in Chisinau. The central government of Moldova oversees the ASP, which is in charge of civil documentation, national registration systems, and other important public services.In order to ensure competition and transparency in the tender process, the procurement was carried out in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU and featured an electronic auction. Despite not being funded by EU funds, the project complies with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) framework and international procurement standards.Contractor of the Year: Utal Sp. z o.o.Based in Gruszczyn, Poland, Utal Sp. z o.o. is a medium-sized business that is a major manufacturer of identification systems and vehicle registration plates in Europe. Utal is an expert in producing safe, durable, and reflective aluminium plates that satisfy global quality and environmental standards, having supplied EU member states and neighbouring nations for decades.The Moldovan contract broadens Utal's operational reach in Eastern Europe and strengthens its standing as a dependable company that complies with cutting-edge security and sustainability standards.Strategic SignificanceMoldova wants to modernise its vehicle registration system and improve road safety and traceability, and this project is essential to that goal. In addition to providing plates technically, the project fosters social inclusion because the tender encouraged long-term unemployed and underprivileged people to find work, which reflects Moldova's larger social policy objectives in public procurement.To sum up:The successful award to Utal Sp. z o.o. signifies a strategic partnership between Poland and Moldova in enhancing vital public service infrastructure and fortifying regional manufacturing ties. International production standards will support a more secure and efficient registration process for Moldovan drivers, with implementation expected to last until 2028.Tags:#Moldova, #Poland, #PublicProcurement, #VehicleRegistration, #AutomotiveSupplies, #Utal Sp. z o.o., #PublicServicesAgency, #GovernmentContracts, #Nameplates, #InternationalTender, #ProcurementNews, #RoadSafety, #SmartManufacturing
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MDL 21.95 Million Police Gear Tender to Local SMEs for Autumn-Winter Season
24 Oct 2025
IntroductionThe Inspectoratul General al Poliศiei of Moldova (General Inspectorate of Police) has awarded a major government contract worth over MDL 21.9 million for police autumn-winter uniforms and intervention equipment. Multiple local companies โ Flax SRL, Artizana SRL, Instacon SRL, Tiras SRL, Geoter-Com SRL, and Eltaviutex SRL โ secured the award, reinforcing the countryโs support for domestic small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in public procurement. The contracts were finalised in October 2025.Moldova Awards Contract Value: MDL 21,947,824.45Scope: Supply of special clothing and accessories for police, including fleece jackets, tactical pants, winter boots, intervention uniforms, and tactical beltsDuration: Contracts were concluded on 11 September 2025, covering the 2025/2026 autumn-winter seasonLocation: Moldova, with deliveries in Chiศinฤu and other regional police unitsProcuring Authority: Inspectoratul General al Poliศiei, ChiศinฤuWinning Contractors: Flax SRL (fleece hats), Artizana SRL (jackets, intervention coats), Instacon SRL (tactical pants, shirts), Tiras SRL (boots), Geoter-Com SRL (winter boots), Eltaviutex SRL (tactical belts)Entities InvolvedPurchaser: Inspectoratul General al Poliศiei (IGP), Moldovaโs central police authorityCompanies: All six winning bidders are Moldova-registered SMEs from Chiศinฤu, Ialoveni, Soroca, Orhei, and Cฤlฤraศi districts, supporting local industry and employmentSignificance and ImpactThis contract is a significant boost for Moldovaโs textile and manufacturing sector, creating jobs and ensuring high-quality police supplies for public safety. The emphasis on technical specifications โ including climate-adapted fabrics, reinforced stitching, and ergonomic designs โ highlights a commitment to both officer welfare and value for money in public spending.Winning Company SnapshotEach winning company specialises in uniforms, technical garments, or safety gear for the public sector. Their track record includes previous deliveries for Moldovan and regional clients, demonstrating capacity and expertise in compliant tender delivery.Technical and Financial CriteriaProducts had to meet rigorous technical standards: weather-resistance, durability, Pantone-coded textiles, fleeced and lined interiors, double-stitched and water-repellent materialsOnly offers accompanied by physical samples and compliant with national heraldic and marking rules were considered, ensuring uniformity and traceabilityConclusion TagsThe autumn-winter police procurement demonstrates Moldovaโs transparent approach to public tenders and its trust in local SMEs. The contractโs prompt conclusion enables swift delivery before winter, improving operational readiness and supporting the domestic economy. Future procurement phases may further reinforce this strategic public-private partnership.Tags: #MoldovaContractAward, #GovernmentContracts, #PoliceEquipmentProcurement, #TenderResults, public procurement Moldova, #policeUniforms, #SMEs, #AutumnWinterSupplies, #InspectoratulGeneralAlPoliศiei, #AwardedTenders2025, #ChiศinฤuBusinessNews, #SafetyGear
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MDL 17.9 Million Contract to Mรผhlbauer ID Services for Passport Personalization Equipment
24 Oct 2025
Chisinau, August 4, 2025ย The Public Services Agency (ASP) of the Republic of Moldova has awarded a MDL 17.89 million contract to Mรผhlbauer ID Services GmbH, a leading German technology provider, for the supply of specialized dry-etching equipment used in the personalization of polycarbonate passport and travel document data pages.The contract, announced under Official Journal of the European Union notice 507019-2025, represents a key milestone in Moldovaโs ongoing efforts to modernize its secure document production systems and align with international standards for biometric identification.Contract OverviewThe awarded tender, titled โSpecialized Equipment for Personalizing Passports/Travel Documents with Polycarbonate Data Page,โ falls under the CPV code 22520000 (Dry-etching equipment). The contract value is MDL 17,890,004, considerably below the initial estimated budget of MDL 44,303,214, demonstrating a competitive procurement outcome.The contract was signed on July 28, 2025, following the selection of the winning bidder on July 3, 2025, after an open procedure conducted by the ASPโs Procurement and Contract Management Department.The agreement covers the delivery of four specialized dry-etching systems, designed for secure and durable personalization of polycarbonate data pages in Moldovan passports and travel documents - a crucial feature that enhances document durability and resistance to tampering.Entities Involved Contracting Authority: Public Services Agency (ASP), Chisinau - responsible for civil registration, identity management, and state information services. Awarded Supplier: Mรผhlbauer ID Services GmbH, based in Roding, Germany - a global leader in identity document manufacturing and personalization systems. Founded in 1981, Mรผhlbauer has extensive experience supplying secure ID technology to over 100 countries. Its dry-etching and laser engraving solutions are widely used in national passport, ID card, and driverโs license programs worldwide.Procurement Process and EvaluationThe tender was conducted under Directive 2014/24/EU and Moldovaโs national procurement legislation, ensuring open and transparent competition. The evaluation was price-based, with electronic auctioning used to determine the lowest compliant offer.Only two tenders were received, reflecting the high technical specialization of the required equipment. The project is not financed through EU funds and is not covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).The Public Services Agencyโs National Agency for the Settlement of Complaints serves as the official review body, with a standard 11-day appeals period following the award decision.Strategic ImportanceThis investment is expected to significantly upgrade Moldovaโs national passport production capabilities, ensuring higher security, efficiency, and compliance with ICAO biometric travel document standards. The new equipment will replace older personalization technology and support the countryโs digital governance and e-identity objectives.By partnering with Mรผhlbauer, Moldova joins a list of countries leveraging advanced European technology to improve the integrity and durability of national identification systems.The award underscores Moldovaโs continued commitment to modernizing its public services infrastructure and enhancing the security of identity and travel documents. The successful completion of the project will reinforce the countryโs reputation for meeting international best practices in secure document issuance.Tags: #Moldova #ProcurementNews #ContractAward #PublicServicesAgency #PassportPersonalization #Mรผhlbauer #GovernmentContracts #TenderResults #DryEtchingEquipment #IdentityManagement #SecureDocuments #Chisinau #EUGovernmentProcurement
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