Lease Hire 3 x Side Loading Cage Vehicles

This tender for lease hire of side-loading cage vehicles is moderately structured, providing clear technical requirements but suffering from critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria and e-submission capabilities. While basic information is present, the lack of transparency in the award process significantly impacts its quality.

The tender correctly defines the procedure type and CPV codes, and the submission deadline is reasonable. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria is a significant legal compliance concern, as it undermines transparency and equal treatment. The missing reveal date and lack of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds also represent minor deficiencies.

The description of the required vehicles, services, and performance conditions (delivery by March 31, 2026, training) is clear and unambiguous. The AI-extracted requirements are well-defined. However, the critical omission of any specified evaluation criteria makes it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed, severely impacting overall clarity.

Basic information, financial details, timeline, and classification are adequately provided, and documents are available. While technical and financial requirements are outlined, the tender is incomplete due to the complete absence of evaluation criteria and explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, which are fundamental for a competitive process.

The tender discloses the estimated value and provides a reasonable submission period. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria creates a significant fairness issue, as it introduces subjectivity into the award decision. The absence of e-submission also limits equal access for all potential bidders. The 'UK supplier' eligibility requirement, while potentially permissible for below-threshold, could be seen as restrictive.

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, aiding planning. However, the lack of electronic submission capabilities ('No e-submission') presents a practical barrier for bidders, potentially increasing administrative burden and reducing accessibility.

Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates are logical and consistent. A minor inconsistency exists between the estimated value in EUR (108,000) and GBP (£90,000) mentioned in different sections, but this is not critical.

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social, or innovation-focused criteria. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability objectives into the procurement process.