Tender for providing scrap metal transport and handling services from Iru Power Plant

This tender presents a hybrid model of scrap metal sale combined with transport and handling services, explicitly conducted under the Law of Obligations Act, which introduces some ambiguity despite clear internal documentation. Key concerns revolve around data inconsistencies and a lack of explicit sustainability focus.

The procedure is clearly defined as a competition under the Law of Obligations Act, not the Public Procurement Act, which is a deliberate choice for a state-owned entity. While this framework is stated, the CPV code for 'metal ores' (goods) is somewhat inconsistent with the 'service provision' in the title, creating a minor ambiguity regarding the tender's classification. No disputes or unreasonable deadlines were noted.

There is a significant initial ambiguity regarding the fundamental nature of the transaction: whether it is a procurement of a service or a sale of scrap metal where the bidder pays. While the evaluation criteria (highest bid wins) and specific documents clarify it as primarily a sale, this is not immediately clear from the title or basic description.

The tender provides comprehensive information, including all basic details, deadlines, estimated value, duration, and detailed requirements across multiple documents. The location information specifies the source (Iru power plant) but notes the 'exact region unspecified', which is a minor detail.

The tender demonstrates good fairness with full document access, e-procurement, and objective evaluation criteria (highest bid wins). The financial turnover requirement of 500,000 EUR for three consecutive years is relatively high for a 1.125M EUR revenue stream, potentially limiting smaller bidders. The exclusion for debt to Eesti Energia is specific but common for group companies.

Electronic submission is supported, and the contract start date and duration are clearly specified. Financing information is available by reference to a specific document. The absence of an explicit document URL is a minor point, assuming it's part of the e-procurement platform.

Several significant inconsistencies are present. The 'Estimated Value: 1,125,000.00 EUR' directly contradicts 'Value Classified: Yes'. Furthermore, the description of 'service provision' conflicts with the evaluation criteria and document content indicating a 'sale' where the bidder pays. The CPV code for goods also clashes with the service description.

The tender lacks explicit criteria or focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. While the subject matter (waste handling) has inherent environmental relevance, the tender documents do not specify any additional sustainability requirements or preferences.