Framework for Specialist Surface Treatment Works - Yorkshire Highway Alliance Contract

This tender provides a clear description of the works but suffers from significant gaps in detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and the availability of comprehensive tender documents, impacting clarity and fairness. It also lacks modern e-submission and sustainability considerations.

The tender clearly defines the open procedure and provides a reasonable submission period (32 days). However, the assigned CPV code 'Road markings' appears too narrow for the broad scope of specialist surface treatment works described. The provided information also lacks explicit details on mandatory exclusion grounds, requiring bidders to refer to full documents not explicitly provided.

The description of the works, framework structure, and regional scope is clear and unambiguous, listing various treatments. However, a critical deficiency is the absence of specified evaluation criteria, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed. Detailed financial requirements are also not provided.

Basic information such as title, organization, value, and duration is present. However, the tender is significantly incomplete due to the lack of comprehensive tender documents (e.g., Invitation to Tender, full specifications, draft contract) beyond the notice and OCDS data. Key requirements like detailed financial criteria and evaluation criteria are also missing.

The estimated value is disclosed, and the submission deadline allows reasonable preparation time. However, the absence of evaluation criteria severely compromises transparency and fairness, as bidders cannot objectively prepare their proposals. The lack of electronic submission also presents a barrier to equal access, and full document access is not clearly established.

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which is practical for planning. However, the tender does not support electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. An explicit document URL for accessing full tender documents is also not provided.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. There is a minor typo in one of the GBP value figures (£18,700,00.00 instead of £18,700,000.00), and the 'Liable Person' field is empty. The estimated EUR value is consistent with the maximum GBP value over four years. The CPV code mismatch with the detailed scope is a notable consistency issue.

The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to leverage public procurement for broader sustainability objectives.