UK4 - Tender Notice Prevention of Peripheral Cold Injuries

This tender for research into preventing peripheral cold injuries in the UK Armed Forces is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and a reasonable estimated value. However, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and details on the submission process, impacting practicality and completeness.

The tender adheres to standard open procedure requirements. The CPV code is appropriate for research laboratory services. Deadlines are provided, and the value is disclosed. No disputes are indicated. The primary concern is the lack of specified evaluation criteria, which is a significant omission for legal compliance in a tender process.

The description of the research need and objectives is clear and well-articulated, explaining the context of UK Armed Forces operations in cold environments and the desired outcomes. Technical requirements are also reasonably detailed. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria leaves some ambiguity regarding how bids will be assessed.

Most basic information is present, including title, reference, organization, estimated value, duration, and start date. The description is comprehensive. However, the tender documents are not accessible or summarized, and crucial information regarding evaluation criteria is missing, impacting overall completeness.

The tender is open, and the estimated value is disclosed. The requirements, such as language proficiency, are broad and do not appear to unfairly target specific companies. The use of an open procedure promotes fairness. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria could lead to subjective assessments.

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, it lacks information on the e-submission process, which is a significant drawback for practical implementation. The absence of explicit financing information also reduces practicality.

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated consistently. There are no indications of suspension or disputes. The dates provided for the submission deadline, contract start, and duration are logically aligned.

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of emphasis on sustainability criteria.