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This OCDS record provides machine-readable data about a planned £56M tender from Defence Equipment and Support for the supply of 105mm Illum shells, serving as a pipeline notice.
This OCDS Release Package provides structured data detailing a tender from Defence Equipment and Support for the supply of 105mm Illum shells, outlining the contracting authority and basic tender information.
This is a tender notice for the supply of 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells valued at £56M, with submissions due by May 4, 2026, and evaluation based on 60% price and 40% technical criteria.
Defence Equipment and Support is seeking suppliers for 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells, valued at £56M, to be delivered via a schedule with an estimated contract duration from September 2026 to June 2028, with possible extensions.
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This tender provides basic information but suffers from significant gaps in legal detail (mandatory exclusion grounds), completeness, and fairness/practicality due to the lack of e-submission.
The procedure type and CPV codes are clearly defined, and the tender appears to comply with basic regulatory structures. However, the AI-extracted requirements explicitly state 'No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are provided in the analyzed documents'. This is a significant legal omission, as mandatory exclusion grounds are fundamental to public procurement law.
The description of the goods and the overall objective is clear. Evaluation criteria (60% price, 40% technical) are specified in Document 2. However, the AI-extracted requirements section regarding 'MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS' is confusing and contradictory, stating no specific grounds are provided. Performance conditions are not detailed beyond a delivery schedule.
Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, duration, and CPV code are present. Evaluation criteria are mentioned. However, the 'Liable Person' field is empty, and the 'Code' fields for Type and Procedure are missing. The 'Missing reveal date' is a data gap. More importantly, the AI-extracted requirements indicate a lack of specific mandatory exclusion grounds, which are crucial for a complete tender.
The estimated value is disclosed, and requirements appear generic, not tailored to a specific company. Evaluation criteria are objective (price/technical split). However, the automated check indicates 'No e-submission', which significantly hinders equal access and fairness for potential bidders, especially in a modern procurement context.
The contract start date and duration are known. However, the absence of electronic submission ('No e-submission') is a major practical impediment, increasing administrative burden for bidders. A direct document URL is not explicitly provided, which also reduces practicality.
Key dates (submission, contract start, duration) and financial values are consistent. The main inconsistency is within the provided input data itself: the 'Issues/Flags' section states 'No evaluation criteria specified', while 'Document 2: Official PDF Version' summary explicitly states 'evaluation based on 60% price and 40% technical criteria'. Other minor inconsistencies include empty fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes.
The tender shows no explicit focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not indicated as EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards. This is typical for defense procurement but represents a low score from a general best practice perspective.
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