Design and Build Steel Portal Frames Stores

This tender for a new materials store in Doncaster is severely hampered by restrictive eligibility criteria and a critical lack of transparency regarding evaluation criteria, significantly undermining fairness and legal compliance.

The eligibility requirement restricting bidders to suppliers based in South Yorkshire is a significant legal concern, potentially violating principles of non-discrimination and free competition within public procurement. While the procedure type and CPV codes are clear, this geographical restriction is a major flaw.

The tender lacks specified evaluation criteria, making it impossible for bidders to understand how their proposals will be judged. Additionally, detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and specific financial requirements are not provided, leading to significant ambiguity.

Critical information such as detailed evaluation criteria, specific mandatory exclusion grounds, and financial requirements for bidders are missing. While basic information and project scope are present, these omissions create substantial gaps in the tender documentation.

The requirement for bidders to be based in South Yorkshire is a highly restrictive and unfair condition that severely limits competition and suggests potential tailoring. The complete absence of evaluation criteria further compromises transparency and objectivity, making the process inherently unfair. The lack of e-submission also limits equal access.

The tender does not support electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. While the contract start date and duration are clear, the lack of e-submission creates an unnecessary barrier.

Key fields are largely populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor omissions include the 'Liable Person' and a specific code for the 'Open' procedure type.

The tender makes no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This indicates a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability principles into the procurement process.