Supply of A high resolution mass spectrometer

This tender for a high-resolution mass spectrometer is critically incomplete, lacking essential procurement documentation and evaluation criteria, which severely compromises fairness and transparency despite detailed technical requirements.

Significant concerns exist regarding legal compliance. The tender explicitly states 'No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are provided' and 'No specific eligibility requirements are provided,' which are fundamental for an open procedure. Crucially, the absence of evaluation criteria is a major legal flaw, making it impossible to assess bids fairly and transparently. The lack of specific financial requirements also contributes to this concern.

The description of the scientific need and the desired capabilities of the LC-MS system is clear. However, many technical requirements, such as 'high resolution,' 'high sensitivity,' 'high dynamic range,' and 'high throughput,' are qualitative rather than quantitative, leading to potential ambiguity. The requirement for 'published evidence' is clear but potentially restrictive.

The tender is severely incomplete. Key information such as the estimated value, mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, financial requirements, and, most critically, evaluation criteria are missing. Furthermore, no tender documents are attached, making it impossible for bidders to understand the full scope, terms, and conditions. Missing location information (NUTS code N/A) and no e-submission details further compound the incompleteness.

The fairness of this tender is highly questionable. The combination of highly specific technical requirements demanding 'proven performance' and 'published evidence' in niche applications (single-cell proteomics, clinical proteomics, etc.), coupled with the complete absence of quantifiable metrics and evaluation criteria, strongly suggests potential tailoring to a specific solution or vendor. This creates an uneven playing field and limits fair competition.

The tender is highly impractical for potential bidders. Without essential documents, evaluation criteria, and clear eligibility/exclusion grounds, bidders cannot prepare a comprehensive, compliant, or competitive offer. The lack of e-submission details could also complicate the submission process.

While there are no direct contradictions within the provided text, the significant gaps in essential procurement information create an inconsistent and incomplete framework that deviates from standard open procedure practices.

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement or social criteria. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate sustainability considerations into the procurement process, especially given the 'Innovation Focus' characteristic.