Procurement of a hyperspectral backscattering meter

This tender for a hyperspectral backscattering meter demonstrates strong adherence to procurement principles, featuring clear requirements, comprehensive documentation, and fair access for bidders, though it lacks explicit sustainability criteria.

The tender exhibits strong legal compliance, with a clearly defined procedure (negotiated, type A), appropriate CPV codes, and a generous submission deadline exceeding one month. Its "EU Funded" and "WTO/GPA" characteristics indicate adherence to international and European procurement standards, further supported by the use of ESPD. No disputes or suspensions are noted.

The tender is highly clear, providing an unambiguous description of the required equipment and well-documented requirements across exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial, and submission categories. Evaluation criteria are explicitly stated as lowest price. The provision of key documents in both Estonian and English significantly enhances clarity for a broader range of bidders.

The tender is comprehensive, including all essential information such as title, reference, organization, financial details, and a detailed timeline. A full set of 12 documents, including technical specifications, draft contracts, and various forms, is provided, ensuring bidders have access to all necessary information for preparation.

Fairness is a strong aspect of this tender, characterized by full document access, transparent disclosure of the estimated value, and a reasonable deadline for bid preparation. The evaluation criterion (lowest price) is objective, and the explicit support for e-procurement ensures equal access. Requirements appear generic for specialized equipment and are not indicative of tailoring to a specific company.

The tender is highly practical, supporting electronic submission and e-procurement, which streamlines the bidding process. Key dates such as the contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and the "EU Funded" characteristic provides insight into financing.

Data consistency is excellent, with all key fields populated and logical sequencing of dates. There are no reported suspensions or disputes. A minor internal flag "Value Classified: Yes" exists alongside the disclosed estimated value, but this does not impact the transparency of the value itself.

This tender scores moderately on sustainability. While it is "EU Funded," which often implies higher general standards, it explicitly lacks specific criteria for green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate broader sustainability goals.