The official cancellation notice explains that the main reason was the non-responsiveness of the only bidder that took part.

Only one company submitted a bid, proposing a price of around €40,000, but it was deemed non-responsive.

According to the Ministry’s reasoning, the economic operator failed to meet the criteria set out in the tender documents. Specifically, the proposed staff did not possess the necessary qualifications and technical skills.

Now, following the cancellation, it remains to be seen whether the Ministry of Defence will launch a new procurement procedure for this service at a later date.

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According to DUI, such a situation constitutes a serious violation of the principle of fair and adequate representation, which it considers one of the foundations of institutional stability and interethnic relations in the country.

“Mutual trust, balance and the inclusion of all communities are essential in the security and defence sector. Excluding Albanians from the levels where strategic decisions are made undermines this trust, creates a sense of marginalisation and damages the multiethnic character of the institutions responsible for the security of all citizens.”

DUI also expressed concern over what it described as Vlen’s silence. “After more than two years in power, its representatives have failed to secure even minimal Albanian representation in key security institutions. The lack of results demonstrates an inability to defend Albanian interests and a capture that has left them voiceless in the face of discriminatory decisions,” DUI said.

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