Site Investigation Survey Framework

This tender for site investigation surveys exhibits significant deficiencies in clarity, completeness, and fairness, primarily due to missing evaluation criteria and critical financial/exclusion details. While basic information is present, several key aspects of a robust procurement process are either absent or poorly defined.

The assigned CPV code (Global navigation and positioning systems) is highly inappropriate for a broad 'Site Investigation Survey Framework', potentially misrepresenting the tender's scope. The procedure type 'Competitive flexible procedure' lacks a specific code and detailed definition, which could lead to ambiguity regarding the applicable legal framework.

The tender critically lacks specified evaluation criteria, with Thames Water reserving the right to refine them, which creates significant uncertainty for bidders. Furthermore, mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements are explicitly stated as not provided, which are fundamental elements for a clear tender.

While basic tender information is available, the absence of crucial details such as comprehensive evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and specific financial requirements renders the tender incomplete. The PSQ document itself requires 'asking for access' rather than being directly provided.

The lack of specified evaluation criteria and the explicit reservation to refine them severely undermine the transparency and objectivity of the procurement process, raising significant fairness concerns. The absence of e-submission also creates barriers to equal access for potential bidders.

The tender does not support electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. Additionally, the contract start date being identical to the submission deadline is highly impractical and suggests an oversight in the tender's timeline planning.

There is a notable inconsistency between the broad 'Site Investigation Survey Framework' description and the narrow CPV code for 'Global navigation and positioning systems'. The contract start date being the same as the submission deadline is also illogical and inconsistent with a typical procurement timeline.

The tender explicitly lacks any mention of green procurement, social criteria, or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate modern sustainability and social responsibility principles into the procurement process.