Audits of tobacco, vapes and other nicotine products

This tender provides basic information but critically lacks essential documentation and evaluation criteria, severely hindering fair competition and bidder preparation. The absence of full tender documents and clear assessment methods poses significant risks to the integrity and transparency of the procurement process.

The tender mentions mandatory exclusion grounds and an open competition procedure, which aligns with basic legal principles. However, the complete absence of full tender documents and explicit evaluation criteria fundamentally compromises transparency, equal treatment, and non-discrimination, which are cornerstones of public procurement law, even for below-threshold procedures.

The tender's title, description, and basic eligibility requirements are clear in their intent. However, the complete absence of supporting documents (e.g., Statement of Work, detailed specifications, terms and conditions) means the actual scope, depth of audit, and contractual obligations are entirely unclear to potential bidders.

The tender is highly incomplete. Crucially, no tender documents are attached, and evaluation criteria are entirely missing. This makes it impossible for bidders to fully understand the detailed requirements, the basis for award, or the specific contractual obligations, rendering the tender largely unworkable in its current state.

The lack of detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and especially evaluation criteria creates a significant risk to fairness. Bidders cannot prepare competitive and compliant proposals without knowing how they will be assessed, potentially leading to subjective evaluation and unequal treatment. The mention of 'Innovation Focus' and 'Social Criteria' without elaboration further compromises fairness as bidders cannot address them effectively.

While the contract duration and estimated value seem practical for the described service, the absence of detailed requirements and documents makes it highly impractical for bidders to formulate a precise, compliant, and competitive proposal. The procurement process itself is impractical without these fundamental elements for both the contracting authority and potential suppliers.

The financial values (EUR and GBP equivalent) are consistent. Other basic information such as title, reference, organization, and type is also consistent.

The tender lists 'Social Criteria' as a characteristic but provides no elaboration in the requirements or evaluation, making its inclusion superficial. The automated check also flags 'Not green procurement,' indicating a lack of explicit environmental considerations, which is a missed opportunity given modern procurement best practices.