ID 6003473 - CITB NI - Provision of a Graphic Design, Artwork and Print Management Service

This tender provides a clear description of the required services but suffers from significant gaps in critical information such as evaluation criteria and full eligibility details, impacting its overall quality and fairness.

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and CPV codes, and there are no reported disputes. The submission period from today's date (2026-01-27) to 2026-02-06 is 10 days, which meets the 7+ days threshold. However, the 'Missing reveal date' makes it impossible to verify the actual publication period. A major legal compliance issue is the explicit absence of specified evaluation criteria, which is fundamental for a transparent and legally sound procurement process.

The description of the required graphic design, artwork, and print management services is clear and unambiguous, and the AI-extracted technical requirements are well-articulated. However, the overall clarity is significantly hampered by the explicit lack of specified evaluation criteria and the repeated instruction to refer to external 'Specification Schedule' and 'Submission section' for full details, indicating that the provided summaries are not self-contained.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, estimated value, duration, and CPV code are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the absence of specified evaluation criteria, and the summaries lack specific mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty.

The estimated value is disclosed, and the technical requirements appear generic, not tailored to a specific company. However, the fairness of the process is severely compromised by the 'Missing evaluation criteria', which prevents objective and transparent assessment of bids. The absence of e-submission also creates potential barriers and unequal access for some suppliers.

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and financing information (estimated value) is available. However, the lack of electronic submission support ('No e-submission') is a significant practical drawback, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders. While documents are available, a direct URL for tender documents is not explicitly provided in the summary.

Most key fields are populated, there are no reported disputes, and dates are logical. However, there is a minor inconsistency in the estimated value, with the basic information stating '200,000.00 EUR' while the Official PDF Version summary mentions '£166,666.67', which are not directly equivalent amounts. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty.

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also noted as not being EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.