Questão jurídica principal
Whether missing handwritten signature on the self-declaration required exclusion from the tender.
Decisão extraída
No. Because H. had already proved economic suitability with supporting documents and promptly supplied the signature, exclusion would be an overly formalistic response to a minor defect.
Fundamentação extraída
The missing signature concerned only a supplemental declaration, not the binding offer itself. The required financial standing was evidenced by documents from the relevant authorities, so the criterion was met at the time of bid opening. The defect did not affect price, performance, or any competitive advantage.