Acquisition of programmable looms for Vīpe Craft Centre “Māzers”

This tender for programmable looms exhibits significant transparency and fairness concerns due to restricted document access, undisclosed estimated value, and missing evaluation criteria, despite being EU-funded and having a clear description.

The tender defines the procedure and CPV codes correctly, and the submission deadline is reasonable. However, the undisclosed estimated value and restricted document access represent significant transparency and legal compliance issues, hindering fair competition.

The tender's title and description are clear, and requirements are structured by type, pointing to specific documents. A major concern is the explicit flag of "Missing evaluation criteria," which severely impacts bidders' understanding of how their proposals will be assessed.

Basic tender information, location, and contract duration are provided. However, the estimated value is not disclosed, and the critical "evaluation criteria" are flagged as missing. Furthermore, "restricted document access" means essential details are not fully available to potential bidders.

Fairness is severely compromised by restricted document access, undisclosed estimated value, and the absence of specified evaluation criteria, which are fundamental for transparent and objective bidding. The contradiction regarding e-submission also raises concerns about equal access.

The tender's practicality is significantly hampered by the reported lack of electronic submission, which is a standard expectation for modern procurement. Restricted document access further complicates the bidding process for potential suppliers.

While dates are logical and no disputes are reported, the tender exhibits inconsistencies. The estimated value is not disclosed, and there are direct contradictions regarding the availability of e-submission and evaluation criteria between different data points.

The tender is EU-funded, which often implies higher standards. However, it explicitly lacks any specified green procurement, social, or innovation criteria, indicating a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability objectives.