RFQ2025/51 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” PEACEPLUS 3.7 Whitework and Flowering in the Mournes

Overall, the tender documentation is clear regarding the project description and technical requirements, but it exhibits significant shortcomings in legal compliance, completeness, and fairness due to the absence of exclusion, eligibility, and evaluation criteria.

The tender documentation lacks explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements, which are critical for legal compliance and ensuring fair competition. While the procedure type and CPV code are clear, this omission represents a significant legal vulnerability.

The project description and technical requirements are very clear and well-articulated. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly reduces clarity for potential bidders, making it difficult to tailor competitive proposals.

While basic information, deadlines, value, and duration are provided, the tender is incomplete due to the explicit absence of eligibility requirements, mandatory exclusion grounds, and, most critically, evaluation criteria.

The absence of transparent evaluation criteria is a significant fairness concern, as bidders cannot understand the basis of selection. The lack of e-submission also limits equal access and modernizes the procurement process. Requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company.

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a practical drawback in modern procurement. However, the contract start date, duration, and estimated value are clearly specified, aiding practical planning.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. A minor inconsistency exists between the estimated value in EUR and GBP in different document summaries, and the 'Liable Person' field is empty.

The project's core objective is inherently social and cultural, focusing on community engagement and heritage, which aligns with social sustainability. However, the tender does not explicitly include additional green procurement criteria or an innovation focus in its requirements.