Works to Swadlincote Town Hall V4SDDC030

This tender for works on a Grade II listed building provides a clear description of the scope but suffers from a critical lack of detailed documentation and evaluation criteria, hindering fair competition and comprehensive bid preparation.

The tender specifies basic eligibility requirements like legal operation in the UK and adherence to certain policies. However, the absence of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and the lack of full tender documents make it difficult to fully assess compliance with procurement regulations.

The project description is clear and concise, outlining the specific works required and highlighting the Grade II listed status of the building. However, the complete absence of supporting documents severely undermines the overall clarity for potential bidders.

The tender information is critically incomplete due to the total absence of any attached documents. This means essential details such as full specifications, bills of quantities, contract terms, and detailed instructions for bidders are missing.

The lack of detailed documentation and evaluation criteria creates a significant barrier to fair competition. Bidders cannot prepare comprehensive and comparable offers without full information, potentially disadvantaging those without prior knowledge or direct access to the contracting authority. The absence of financial requirements might broaden participation but also limits the ability to assess financial stability fairly.

The tender's practicality for bidders is severely compromised by the lack of documentation. Preparing a realistic and competitive bid for works on a Grade II listed building, including restoration, without specifications, drawings, or a bill of quantities is highly impractical and risky.

The provided basic information (title, reference, organization, value, duration, description) is consistent internally. However, the critical inconsistency lies in the stated requirements (e.g., "submit specific insurance policies") without any corresponding documents or detailed instructions on how to submit them or what specific insurance levels are required.

The tender includes requirements for environmental and modern slavery policies, which is a positive step towards incorporating sustainability and ethical considerations. However, it lacks specific green procurement criteria or social clauses beyond basic policy adherence.