North Northamptonshire Council - Marlow Court Rewire

This tender is well-described and incorporates important social and environmental aspects, but its transparency and fairness are significantly hampered by the absence of evaluation criteria and lack of e-submission capabilities.

The procedure type and CPV code are clear, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of explicitly stated evaluation criteria and mandatory exclusion grounds represents a transparency and disclosure gap, impacting full compliance with best practices. The reveal date is also missing.

The project description and AI-extracted requirements are exceptionally clear, detailed, and unambiguous regarding the scope of work and performance conditions. The primary drawback is the lack of specified evaluation criteria, which reduces clarity for bidders on how their proposals will be assessed.

Most essential information such as title, organization, reference, value, duration, and location are provided. Detailed technical requirements are also present. The tender is significantly incomplete due to the absence of explicit evaluation criteria, which are crucial for a comprehensive tender package.

While the estimated value is disclosed, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria severely compromises transparency and objectivity in the assessment process. The lack of e-submission creates an unnecessary barrier. Furthermore, the highly specific experience requirements ('history of working with Distribution Network Operators whilst the building is occupied') could be seen as overly restrictive, potentially limiting competition to a very narrow pool of contractors, raising concerns about broad market access.

Key practical details like contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical deficiency in modern procurement, increasing administrative burden for bidders and the contracting authority.

The tender information is largely consistent across different sections, with logical dates and no reported disputes or suspensions. Most key fields are populated, though minor details like the 'Liable Person' and the exact 'reveal date' are not explicitly provided.

The tender explicitly includes positive sustainability aspects by aiming to improve the energy efficiency of the building (green procurement) and significantly enhance resident quality of life, health, and safety (social aspects). There is no explicit focus on innovation or indication of EU funding.