379_26 Waste Collection and Disposal Services

This tender for waste collection and disposal services demonstrates good clarity on scope and utilizes an e-procurement system, but suffers from incomplete document access and a lack of explicit evaluation criteria.

The tender defines an Open procedure with a relevant CPV code and a reasonable submission deadline of 31 days for a framework of this scale. There are no reported disputes. However, the full mandatory disclosure of exclusion/selection criteria is not immediately available, requiring portal registration and successful document download, which was partially hindered.

The description of the national framework and its division into 10 Lots is clear. The AI-extracted requirements provide a good overview of eligibility and general technical capabilities. However, critical details such as specific technical/financial requirements, performance conditions, and crucially, evaluation criteria are not specified in the provided information, requiring reference to full documents.

Basic information like title, organization, reference, value, duration, and deadlines are complete. However, the 'Official PDF Version' document failed to download, which is a significant gap as the description explicitly states that further details, including Lot specifics, are in the tender documents. Key requirements like detailed exclusion grounds and evaluation criteria are also missing from the provided summary.

The tender utilizes an e-procurement portal, promoting equal access, and the estimated value is disclosed. The requirements, as presented, do not appear tailored to a specific company. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern, as it reduces transparency on how bids will be assessed. The failed download of a key document also impacts equal access to information.

Electronic submission is clearly supported via the EastMidsTenders portal, and a direct URL is provided. The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the failure to download the primary tender document significantly reduces practicality for potential bidders to quickly assess the full scope and requirements.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field, a missing code for 'Type: Open', and the 'Value Classified: Yes' flag despite the value being explicitly stated.

While the service itself (waste management) has inherent environmental implications, the tender description and AI-extracted requirements do not explicitly incorporate green procurement criteria, social aspects, or an innovation focus into the procurement process itself. It is not EU funded.