UKRI-5574 Frequency Comb

This tender for a frequency comb system is moderately well-structured in its basic information but suffers from significant deficiencies, primarily the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria, which severely impacts legal compliance, clarity, completeness, and fairness.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code correctly. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria and the lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds are significant legal compliance issues. The missing reveal date prevents a full assessment of the 7-day rule for tender publication.

The overall description of the requirement is clear. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria makes it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed, severely undermining clarity. Detailed technical specifications and performance conditions are also not evident from the provided summaries.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, deadlines, and duration are complete. However, the critical omission of evaluation criteria and the lack of detailed technical specifications or full contractual terms in the provided document summaries represent significant gaps. Details on how the tender is 'Divided into Parts' are also missing.

The estimated value is disclosed, and e-procurement via Atamis is indicated, which are positive for fairness. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria creates a highly opaque process, making it difficult for bidders to compete fairly and objectively. The missing reveal date also makes it challenging to confirm if sufficient preparation time was provided for a complex, high-value tender.

Electronic submission via the Atamis platform, a clear contract start date, and specified duration contribute positively to practicality. However, the absence of detailed technical specifications and evaluation criteria makes the practical preparation of a competitive and compliant bid extremely challenging for potential suppliers.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. No disputes or suspensions are noted. However, the 'Liable Person' and procedure 'Code' fields are empty, and there's a contradiction regarding e-submission between AI-extracted requirements and automated checks. The lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds also points to an inconsistency in disclosure.

The tender documentation, as summarized, does not explicitly include any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. While the subject matter (quantum computing) is inherently advanced, the tender itself does not integrate sustainability criteria into its requirements or evaluation.