B546/26 – Framework for the Provision of Hi Visibility, PPE and Clothing to Bridgend County Borough Council

This pre-market engagement notice is clear and comprehensive in its preliminary information, effectively communicating the upcoming framework agreement and inviting market participation. While detailed tender requirements are absent, this is appropriate for its planning stage.

As a pre-market engagement notice, it generally complies with good practice. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no disputes. While a formal procedure type isn't specified, this is common for preliminary notices.

The document is exceptionally clear about its purpose as pre-market engagement and explicitly states which detailed requirements (exclusion grounds, eligibility, technical, financial, evaluation criteria) are not yet available. This transparency about what is and isn't included is a strength.

For a pre-market engagement notice, it provides all essential preliminary information: title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and location. Documents are attached. The absence of full tender requirements is expected at this stage.

The pre-market engagement itself is a mechanism to promote fairness by gathering market input before formal tender release. The estimated value is disclosed, and there's no indication of tailored requirements. Full document access is provided.

Key practical details like contract start date and duration are provided. However, the lack of explicit electronic submission support for the pre-market engagement itself (or for the future tender, if this implies the system) is a notable drawback in modern procurement.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. There are no disputes or suspensions. The primary inconsistency is the estimated value being stated in both EUR and GBP with slightly different figures.

There is no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. While this is a pre-market engagement, it's a missed opportunity to signal intent or gather market input on sustainability considerations for the future framework.