Visit Newquay Website Design and Build (Revised)

This tender, despite being a re-issue to correct previous technical issues, suffers from critical deficiencies including inaccessible key documents, an unreasonably short submission deadline, and a clarification deadline that has already passed, severely compromising its quality and fairness.

The revised submission deadline of 4 days from today is unreasonably short for an open competition. Crucially, the deadline for clarification questions has already passed, which is a fundamental breach of equal treatment. The inaccessibility of key tender documents (technical specifications, pricing schedule) further undermines legal compliance regarding transparency and disclosure.

While the explanation for the tender re-issue is clear, the core technical and financial requirements, as well as the evaluation criteria, are not specified in the provided text or AI-extracted requirements. This lack of detail, compounded by inaccessible documents, makes it unclear what is being procured and how bids will be assessed.

Basic information like title, reference, organization, value, and duration is present. However, the tender is critically incomplete due to the inaccessibility of essential documents such as technical specifications and the pricing schedule. Furthermore, evaluation criteria are explicitly noted as missing.

Fairness is severely compromised by the lack of full document access and the unreasonably short submission deadline, especially with the clarification deadline already passed. This creates an uneven playing field, disadvantaging new or diligent bidders. The absence of specified evaluation criteria also hinders transparency and objectivity.

Electronic submission via email is supported, and key dates like contract start and duration are provided. However, the practical ability for suppliers to prepare a compliant and competitive bid is severely hampered by the inaccessibility of critical tender documents. The email submission method, while electronic, is less robust than a dedicated e-procurement platform.

Most key fields are populated, and the re-issue explanation is consistent with the need for a revised timetable. The dates within the revised timetable are internally logical. However, the fact that the clarification deadline (January 26, 2026) is in the past relative to today's date (January 29, 2026) creates a significant practical inconsistency for any new potential bidders.

There is no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus within the provided tender information. The tender is not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.