364_26 Stairlifts, Steplifts, Vertical Through Floor Lifts and Hoists

This is a well-structured preliminary market engagement (RFI) notice, clearly defining its purpose and requirements for market input, rather than a formal call for competition. While comprehensive for an RFI, it naturally lacks detailed tender-specific criteria and sustainability focus at this early stage.

The tender, as a preliminary market engagement (RFI), demonstrates good legal compliance for its stage. It clearly states it is not a call for competition, and the absence of formal tender requirements (like exclusion grounds or evaluation criteria) is appropriate. The CPV code is relevant, and there are no disputes.

The description is exceptionally clear, explicitly stating the purpose of the RFI and what it is not. The AI-extracted requirements accurately reflect the preliminary nature, detailing what is not required and what is expected from interested suppliers for market engagement.

The RFI provides essential information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and key dates. While 'Liable Person' is unpopulated and 'Type'/'Procedure' are 'None' (which is contextually accurate for a planning stage), it is largely complete for a preliminary market engagement.

The RFI appears fair, with generic requirements for market engagement and no indication of tailoring to specific companies. Document access is implied, and the deadline for RFI submission is reasonable. The use of a portal for participation suggests equal access.

The RFI supports practicality by requiring registration and submission via the EastMidsTenders portal, implying electronic submission. Key dates like contract start and duration are provided. The absence of an explicit document URL is a minor practical omission.

Data consistency is high, with logical dates and no reported disputes or suspensions. The 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' are consistent with the 'planning' status. Minor inconsistencies include the unpopulated 'Liable Person' field.

As a preliminary market engagement, the RFI does not include specific criteria or focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. This is typical for an early planning stage but results in a low score for this specific category.