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AL2279 - Resaleable Swimming Goods

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Deadline
20 days left
March 23, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
014234-2026
Value
£1,560,000
Location
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 17, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 23, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

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Budget
£1,560,000
Duration
60 months
Location
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Type
Other
55
Quality Score/100
Fair

Original Tender Description

Wiltshire Council intends to award a contract for the supply of swimwear and associated equipment/accessories to be made available for resale in its leisure centres. Wiltshire Council’s leisure facilities currently comprise 20 leisure centres, 16 of which offer swimming facilities, and as such are in scope for the contract.

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (5)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Bid must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-03-23T14:00:00+00:00.
--Bid must be complete and adhere to all instructions provided by Wiltshire Council (even if not detailed here).
--Bid must include a comprehensive proposal for the supply of swimwear and associated items.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidder must not be subject to mandatory exclusion grounds as per public procurement regulations (e.g., convictions for serious crimes, bankruptcy, tax evasion, grave professional misconduct).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidder must be legally constituted and registered to operate in the relevant business sector.
--Bidder must have the legal capacity to enter into a contract.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Bidder must demonstrate experience in the supply of swimwear and associated equipment/accessories.
--Bidder must be able to supply a range of swimwear and accessories suitable for resale in leisure centres.
--Bidder must have the logistical capability to deliver goods to 16 different leisure centre locations.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidder must demonstrate sufficient financial standing and economic capacity to fulfil a contract valued at approximately 1,560,000 EUR over 60 months.
--Bidder may be required to provide evidence of relevant insurance policies (e.g., public liability, product liability).

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55
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender exhibits significant deficiencies due to inaccessible tender documents and the complete absence of evaluation criteria, severely impacting its overall quality and fairness. While basic information is present, these critical omissions create substantial challenges for potential bidders.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and includes mandatory exclusion grounds. However, the missing reveal date and, critically, the absence of specified evaluation criteria are significant legal compliance issues, as these are fundamental for a transparent and fair process.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity60/100

The description of the goods and scope is clear, and the AI-extracted requirements are understandable. Nevertheless, the complete lack of evaluation criteria is a major clarity deficiency, making it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness50/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, and duration are present. However, the critical issue is that while 4 documents are listed, none have accessible content, rendering the tender fundamentally incomplete. The absence of evaluation criteria also contributes to incompleteness.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness40/100

The absence of accessible tender documents and, crucially, the lack of specified evaluation criteria severely undermine the fairness and transparency of the procurement process. The automated check also indicates no e-submission, which can hinder equal access, though requirements do not appear tailored.

No document content available
No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality55/100

The tender specifies the contract start date and duration, and financing information is available. However, the lack of electronic submission support and the inaccessibility of tender documents present significant practical hurdles for bidders.

No e-submission
No document content available
Data Consistency75/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. However, the 'Liable Person' field is empty, and the reveal date is missing, indicating minor inconsistencies and gaps in the provided data.

Missing reveal date
Liable Person field empty
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not indicate any focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. This represents a missed opportunity to incorporate modern sustainability and responsible procurement practices.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of goods and scope
Estimated value and duration clearly specified
CPV code appropriately assigned
AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable
Procedure type is clearly defined

Concerns

No tender document content available, making it impossible to review full details
Absence of specified evaluation criteria, severely impacting fairness and clarity
Missing reveal date, hindering full timeline transparency
Lack of electronic submission support
No integration of sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish all tender documents with full content to ensure transparency and allow bidders to prepare comprehensive proposals.
2. Clearly define and publish the evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and allow bidders to understand how their submissions will be judged.
3. Implement electronic submission capabilities to enhance accessibility and efficiency for all potential bidders.

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