PROC141 The Watch House Cromer

This tender provides a clear project description and good practical submission mechanisms, but is significantly hampered by a lack of detailed requirements and, critically, missing evaluation criteria, impacting legal compliance, clarity, completeness, and fairness.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV codes correctly, and the submission period is reasonable. However, the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and specified evaluation criteria are significant omissions that raise concerns regarding full compliance with procurement principles, even for a below-threshold procedure.

While the project description is clear and unambiguous, the AI-extracted requirements for eligibility, technical capability, and financial standing are extremely vague. The complete absence of evaluation criteria severely impacts the clarity for potential bidders on how their proposals will be assessed.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, and duration are provided. However, the tender is incomplete regarding critical details like explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, detailed eligibility/technical/financial requirements, and, most notably, the complete absence of evaluation criteria.

Document access and e-procurement are well-supported, and the value is disclosed. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria fundamentally undermines fairness and transparency, as bidders cannot objectively understand the basis for award. The vague requirements also allow for subjective interpretation.

The tender supports electronic submission via the Delta eSourcing portal, provides clear URLs, and specifies the contract start date and duration. These elements contribute to a practical submission process for bidders.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. However, there is a notable inconsistency between the estimated value stated as 480,000.00 EUR in the basic information and £400,000 in the document summaries, which requires clarification. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty.

The tender does not include any explicit criteria or considerations related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not indicated as EU funded, suggesting a lack of focus on broader sustainability objectives.