Purchase of C1800CH Super- heavy duty flail collector

This tender for a Ryetec C1800CH Super heavy-duty flail collector by Natural England presents significant concerns regarding fairness and completeness, primarily due to the highly specific brand requirement and the absence of evaluation criteria. While basic information is clear, issues with document accessibility and the lack of e-submission hinder the procurement process.

Legal compliance is generally good for a below-threshold tender, with a clearly defined procedure and correct CPV code. Deadlines are reasonable for preparation. However, the highly specific brand and model requirement could be a legal concern if not adequately justified, potentially limiting competition.

The core description of the required item is very clear and unambiguous. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major clarity issue, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be judged.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, deadlines, and duration are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the critical absence of evaluation criteria and significant issues with document accessibility, as several listed documents are 'Page not found' or 'Download failed'.

Fairness is severely compromised by the highly tailored technical requirement for a specific brand and model (Ryetec C1800CH Super), which limits competition. The absence of evaluation criteria makes the process non-transparent and potentially subjective. Furthermore, issues with document access and the lack of e-submission reduce equal access for potential bidders.

Key practical information like contract start date, duration, and estimated value are clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission capabilities and the reported issues with document accessibility reduce the overall practicality for bidders.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported suspensions or disputes. Minor inconsistencies include a missing reveal date and the presence of an irrelevant document summary.

This tender does not include any explicit criteria or focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.