Boiler Replacement Programme

This tender for boiler replacement provides essential basic information but is significantly hampered by vague requirements, a lack of detailed evaluation criteria, and the absence of electronic submission, impacting clarity, completeness, and fairness.

The tender defines an open procedure and correctly assigns the CPV code. Deadlines appear reasonable based on the submission date. However, the summary explicitly states no specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed, which is a notable legal omission.

The overall description is minimal, and AI-extracted eligibility, technical, and financial requirements are high-level and vague, lacking specific metrics or documentation. While a 60% cost / 40% quality split is provided, detailed sub-criteria for quality evaluation are missing, making the assessment process unclear.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and CPV code is present. However, critical details like specific mandatory exclusion grounds, detailed technical/financial requirements, and comprehensive quality evaluation criteria are either missing or insufficiently defined in the provided summaries.

The tender's open procedure and disclosed value contribute positively to fairness. However, the absence of electronic submission is a significant barrier to equal access. Furthermore, the vague requirements and lack of detailed quality evaluation criteria could lead to subjective assessment, potentially undermining transparency and fairness.

While contract duration and start date are specified, the critical absence of electronic submission significantly reduces the practicality and efficiency of the tender process for potential bidders in a modern procurement environment.

There is a significant inconsistency in the estimated value, stated as 3,604,368.00 EUR in the financial section, but £3,003,640 in the document summaries. This currency discrepancy is material and confusing. Additionally, the 'Liable Person' field is empty, and procedure codes are missing.

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus, indicating a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability principles into the procurement process.