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National Supply of Sandbags

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Deadline
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March 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
023925-2026
Value
£1,200,000
Location
Inner London - West, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 17, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 27, 2026

Contract Start Date

October 17, 2026

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Budget
£1,200,000
Duration
60 months
Location
Inner London - West
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Commercial Group (DGC), on behalf of the Environment Agency (EA), is planning to publish a tender in May 2026 for the National Supply of Sandbags. The current contract is scheduled to end in October 2026. The existing contract award notice can be viewed here: National Supply of Sand Bags (empty & filled) - Contracts Finder https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1e760905-6001-4a93-809a-8879e770cdd4 This UK2 Notice contains a draft set of requirements and a supplier feedback survey to register interest.

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Requirements & Qualifications

11 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (3)
Financial (2)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Bidders must register their interest via the provided supplier feedback survey.
--Bidders must submit their tender by the specified deadline: 2026-03-27T00:00:00.
--Bidders must provide all requested documentation and information in the specified format.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Bidders must not be subject to any mandatory exclusion grounds as defined by relevant procurement legislation.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must be legally registered and authorized to operate in the relevant jurisdiction.
--Bidders must demonstrate the ability to supply sandbags (empty and filled) as per the tender specifications.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Bidders must have a proven track record in the supply of sandbags or similar materials.
--Bidders must be able to meet the projected demand and delivery timelines for the national supply of sandbags.
--Bidders must adhere to quality standards for sand and sandbag materials.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS2
--Bidders must demonstrate sufficient financial stability to undertake a contract of this value (1,200,000.0 EUR).
--Bidders may be required to provide financial statements or other evidence of financial standing.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender is in the planning stage, with a clear description of the upcoming procurement for sandbags. Key information is present, but crucial details like evaluation criteria and e-submission are missing, impacting practicality and completeness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender is in the planning phase, and while no specific legal issues are immediately apparent, the absence of a published procedure and evaluation criteria prevents a full assessment of regulatory compliance. The CPV code is provided, which is positive. The deadline is relatively short given the planning status.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The description is clear about the purpose and timing of the tender. The AI-extracted requirements provide a good overview of expected bidder qualifications. However, the lack of detailed specifications and evaluation criteria limits overall clarity.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and duration is present. However, the lack of attached documents with content and the absence of specified evaluation criteria mean the tender is not fully complete at this stage.

No document content available
Missing evaluation criteria
Fairness85/100

The tender appears fair, with a disclosed value and objective criteria implied in the AI-extracted requirements. Access to the previous contract award notice is provided, which aids transparency. There are no obvious signs of tailoring to specific companies.

Practicality65/100

The tender is in planning, and the lack of an e-submission mechanism and full documentation makes it impractical for immediate bidding. The contract start date is specified, but financing information is absent.

No e-submission
No document content available
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. There are no reported disputes or suspensions, contributing to high data consistency.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. The tender is not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a lack of focus on sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear title and reference number
Organization and estimated value specified
CPV code provided
Description of procurement intent

Concerns

Missing crucial tender documents and content
Absence of specified evaluation criteria
Lack of e-submission mechanism
Limited sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Publish detailed tender documents including specifications and evaluation criteria.
2. Implement an e-submission process for improved practicality.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability and social value elements into the tender.

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