Request for Commercial Offers for Passenger Transportation Services

Request for Commercial Offers for Passenger Transportation Services

The purpose of this request for commercial offers is to identify and subsequently contract, for the year 2026, one or more companies that will provide passenger transportation services on the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

About Inotek Foundation:

The Inotek Foundation aims to promote the digital economy in southern Moldova by fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through partnerships between the private sector, public institutions, and educational organizations. The Foundation also promotes technology, creative problem-solving, and STEM education, while supporting the establishment and growth of startups, enhancing their capacities, and preparing them for investment.

Inotek actively supports STEM education by promoting an inclusive environment where individuals from all socio-economic backgrounds can acquire digital skills and access diverse learning opportunities. This vision seeks to reduce the gap between labor market demand and workforce skills, while also encouraging girls and women to pursue careers in IT. By supporting entrepreneurs through the provision of resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities, Inotek aims to stimulate investment, create jobs, and contribute to economic prosperity in the southern region of Moldova.

General Framework

The Inotek Foundation is a non-commercial, non-profit organization established in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Moldova (registered by the Public Services Agency on November 22, 2023).

According to the Foundation’s activity plan for 2026, a number of events are planned that require the transportation of staff members and/or groups of people across the territory of the Republic of Moldova. The number of transported passengers may vary from 1 to 20 persons.

Purpose

The purpose of this request for commercial offers is to identify and subsequently contract, for the year 2026, one or more companies that will provide passenger transportation services on the territory of the Republic of Moldova.

Technical Assignment

Requirement Description
Passenger transportation Presentation of passenger transportation options: passenger car / minibus
Vehicle fleet Presentation of available vehicle models to be used for the requested services
Experienced drivers Presentation of information regarding the experience of drivers employed by the company

The application file must include the following documents:

  1. Company profile, including experience in the field, availability of vehicles, and other relevant information;

  2. Copy of the extract from the State Register of Legal Entities;

  3. Copy of the passenger transportation license;

  4. Financial offer including price details and calculation methodology.

Company Selection Criteria

For the selection and subsequent contracting of a company for the year 2026 as the Foundation’s main provider of passenger transportation services, particular attention will be paid to the following aspects:

  • Experience of the candidate company (market presence, loyal clients / references);

  • Availability of experienced drivers, including regional knowledge, for the entire period of passenger transportation services;

  • Price offer excluding VAT;

  • Advantages offered in case of signing a one-year contract between the Foundation and the Company.

Deadline for Submission of Commercial Offers:January 23, 2026, by 16:00 local time.
The extended deadline for submitting bids is: January 29, 2026 3:00 PM local time.
*Incomplete offers or offers submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

The commercial offer, marked“Passenger Transportation Services Offer”,shall be submitted by email to ahiorescu@inotek.md, with nmocanu@inotek.md in copy, or delivered in person to the Foundation’s office at the following address: 1 Independence Square Street, Cahul Municipality.

For questions and clarifications, please contact us at +373 79 931 092.