Procurement of materials for ceramics classes within the project “Together in Art”

This tender for ceramics materials is significantly hampered by restricted document access and the inclusion of an irrelevant document for a violin procurement, severely impacting fairness, clarity, and data consistency.

The tender outlines an open procedure with a reasonable submission deadline and appropriate CPV codes, indicating a generally compliant framework. However, the restricted access to tender documents poses a significant legal transparency and equal treatment concern.

While the tender description and the technical specifications (Document 4) appear clear, the inclusion of a declaration form pertaining to a completely different 'violin' procurement introduces substantial confusion and undermines the overall clarity of the tender package.

Basic tender information, deadlines, and duration are provided, and the estimated value is found within a document. However, the restricted access to essential tender documents means the information package is not fully accessible or complete for all potential bidders. The irrelevant document also indicates a lack of thoroughness.

The most critical concern is the 'Restricted document access,' which fundamentally compromises the principle of equal treatment and fair competition among bidders. While e-procurement is enabled and deadlines are reasonable, this single issue severely impacts fairness.

The tender supports e-procurement, which is a positive aspect for bidder convenience. Nevertheless, the restricted access to tender documents renders the practical process of preparing and submitting a compliant bid extremely challenging, if not impossible, for potential suppliers.

This category presents significant issues, primarily due to the inclusion of a document ('Apliecinājums') clearly intended for a different procurement (a violin for a music school). Furthermore, there are inconsistencies regarding the estimated value disclosure and contradictory flags about e-submission and evaluation criteria.

The tender is identified as EU-funded, which often implies higher standards. However, the automated checks explicitly indicate a lack of specific green procurement, social, or innovation criteria within the tender documentation.