T26-014BUS Large Scale Animations for Events - Restricted List

The tender provides basic information and a clear purpose for forming a restricted list. However, it significantly lacks detailed requirements and, critically, evaluation criteria, which impacts clarity, completeness, and fairness.

The procedure type is generally acceptable for an open call for expressions of interest leading to a restricted list. The 30-day submission period is reasonable. However, the provided information lacks specific mandatory exclusion grounds, directing bidders to external CfT documents, which is a minor disclosure concern.

While the overall purpose of the EOI is clear, the tender significantly lacks detailed requirements (e.g., financial criteria) and, most critically, specified evaluation criteria for selecting organizations for the restricted list. This ambiguity makes it difficult for bidders to prepare comprehensive submissions.

Basic information such as title, organization, value, and deadlines are present. However, the tender is incomplete regarding crucial details like specific mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria, which are repeatedly stated to be in external CfT documents not fully provided or summarized.

The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant fairness concern, as it undermines transparency and objectivity in the selection process for the restricted list. While electronic submission is supported and requirements appear generic, this critical omission impacts equal opportunity.

Electronic submission via etendersNI is clearly supported, and key dates (submission, contract start, duration) are well-defined. The main practical challenge for bidders is the reliance on external CfT documents for critical details, which are not directly accessible or summarized in the provided information.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. There are no disputes or suspensions. A minor inconsistency exists with 'Value Classified: Yes' despite the estimated value being clearly disclosed.

The tender does not explicitly incorporate any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus criteria. This is a common omission for below-threshold tenders.