T25-177ENV Replacement of The Peace Bridge Feature Lighting

This tender for Peace Bridge lighting replacement demonstrates good legal compliance and clear project scope, but is significantly hampered by the absence of explicit evaluation criteria and a very tight contract duration, impacting clarity, completeness, and fairness.

The tender defines a clear open procedure below threshold, assigns an appropriate CPV code, and specifies a reasonable 30-day submission period. No disputes or suspensions are noted. The use of EtendersNI for submission aligns with modern e-procurement practices, despite an automated check discrepancy. The estimated value is disclosed, which meets transparency requirements.

The project description and AI-extracted requirements for contractor qualifications and technical tasks are clear and unambiguous. However, the critical omission of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces the overall clarity of the tender process, leaving bidders uncertain about how their proposals will be assessed.

The tender provides all essential basic information, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, deadlines, and contract duration. All listed documents are available. The primary deficiency is the lack of detailed evaluation criteria, which is a crucial component for a fully complete tender package.

Access to documents, disclosure of estimated value, and the use of an e-procurement platform (EtendersNI) contribute positively to fairness. Requirements appear generic and not tailored. However, the absence of clear and objective evaluation criteria poses a significant risk to the transparency and perceived fairness of the selection process.

Electronic submission via EtendersNI and a clear contract start date are practical aspects. A significant concern is the extremely short 1-month contract duration for replacing feature lighting on a bridge, which could present considerable logistical and operational challenges, potentially limiting bidder participation or impacting project quality.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure', and the 'Value Classified: Yes' alongside a disclosed estimated value, but these do not critically impact the overall data integrity.

The tender explicitly incorporates a green procurement element by mandating the replacement of existing lighting with LED fittings to ensure a 'sustainable lighting approach'. However, it does not specify any social criteria or a broader focus on innovation beyond the adoption of LED technology.