Supply of one New 3.5t Pick Up

This tender exhibits significant concerns regarding fairness and legal compliance due to a restrictive geographical eligibility requirement and the absence of evaluation criteria, despite clear basic information.

The requirement for suppliers to be based in Lincolnshire for an 'Open competition' below threshold raises significant legal concerns regarding non-discrimination and free movement principles, potentially limiting competition unduly. The lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds is a minor deficiency.

While the description of the vehicle and most requirements are clear, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly hinders clarity for potential bidders, making it difficult to understand how proposals will be assessed.

Basic information, financial details, and duration are well-defined. However, the tender is incomplete due to the lack of explicit evaluation criteria and detailed mandatory exclusion grounds, which are essential for a comprehensive tender package.

The requirement for suppliers to be based in Lincolnshire is a severe restriction that directly limits competition and is highly unfair to capable suppliers outside the specified region, indicating potential tailoring. The absence of evaluation criteria further compromises transparency and objectivity, making the process inherently unfair.

The tender provides clear contract start and duration details. However, the absence of an electronic submission option is a notable practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders.

All provided key fields are populated consistently, and there are no apparent conflicts or discrepancies in the data, ensuring a reliable information base.

The tender explicitly lacks green procurement, social criteria (beyond targeting local SMEs/VCSEs, which is tied to the problematic geographical restriction), and innovation focus. This indicates minimal integration of broader sustainability principles.