Supply of Alcohol and Beverages for Exeter Corn Exchange

This tender presents a clear scope for beverage supply but suffers from significant deficiencies in completeness, fairness, and data consistency, primarily due to missing evaluation criteria and a critical inconsistency in contract duration.

The tender defines an open procedure with a correct CPV code and no active disputes, indicating a generally compliant framework. However, the absence of a reveal date is a minor transparency concern, and mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned but not detailed in the summary.

The description of services and AI-extracted requirements are clear and unambiguous. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria significantly hinders the clarity for potential bidders, making it difficult to understand how proposals will be assessed.

Basic information, deadlines, value, and duration are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the critical absence of evaluation criteria and one listed document failing to download. Minor gaps include an empty 'Liable Person' field and missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'.

While the estimated value is disclosed and requirements appear generic, the tender significantly lacks fairness due to the absence of evaluation criteria, which are crucial for objective assessment. The lack of electronic submission capability also creates barriers to equal access for all potential bidders.

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which is practical. However, the absence of electronic submission support is a major practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders.

A critical inconsistency exists regarding the contract duration, stated as '36 months' in basic information but 'up to 5-year term' in document summaries and financial requirements. This fundamental discrepancy can lead to significant confusion and potential disputes.

The tender shows no explicit integration of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. There is no indication of EU funding, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.