Newport Campus Chiller Replacement

This tender for chiller replacement at the University of South Wales is significantly hampered by critical omissions in eligibility, financial, and evaluation criteria, severely impacting clarity, completeness, and fairness for potential bidders. While the technical scope is clear, the procurement process itself has major deficiencies.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code, and there are no reported disputes. However, the absence of explicitly mentioned specific mandatory exclusion grounds and empty 'Liable Person', 'Type Code', and 'Procedure Code' fields represent notable gaps in legal documentation and compliance.

While the description of the required works is clear and detailed, the tender critically lacks explicit mention of eligibility requirements, financial requirements, and, most importantly, evaluation criteria. This makes it highly unclear for bidders on how to qualify and how their proposals will be assessed.

The tender provides basic information, deadlines, and a clear scope of work. However, it is fundamentally incomplete due to the absence of specific mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria, which are essential components of a comprehensive tender package.

The lack of specified evaluation criteria is a severe fairness concern, as it introduces subjectivity and potential for bias in the selection process. The absence of e-submission and the short deadline combined with a mandatory site visit further limit equal access and preparation time for potential bidders.

The tender specifies contract duration and start date, but the lack of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. The mandatory site visit, while potentially necessary, adds a logistical step for bidders.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty 'Liable Person', 'Type Code', and 'Procedure Code' fields.

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social, or innovation criteria. It is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.