Preliminary Market Engagement for White Goods and Domestic Appliances

This preliminary market engagement notice is clear in its purpose and requirements for market participants, demonstrating good overall quality for an RFI stage, despite some minor data inconsistencies and transparency limitations.

The tender, as a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), generally complies with legal requirements for market sounding. While 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' are data entry deficiencies, the intent as a PME is clear. The CPV code is correctly assigned, and there are no disputes. The missing reveal date is a minor administrative oversight.

The description and AI-extracted requirements are very clear and unambiguous for a preliminary market engagement. The purpose of ascertaining market capabilities is well-articulated. The absence of formal evaluation criteria is appropriate for a PME, as it's not a contract award stage.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, and duration are provided. However, the estimated value is classified, which reduces transparency. One of the four listed documents failed to download, impacting full document access.

The requirements are generic and not tailored to a specific company, promoting fair competition. Electronic submission via eTendersNI ensures equal access. However, the classified estimated value reduces overall transparency, which is a minor drawback for fairness.

Electronic submission is supported, which is a significant practical advantage. The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. However, an explicit document URL is not provided in the summary, and detailed financing information beyond the procuring entity is absent.

Key dates (submission, contract start, duration) are logical and consistent. There are no reported suspensions or disputes. However, some fields like 'Type', 'Procedure', and 'Liable Person' are unpopulated, indicating minor data entry inconsistencies.

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. While common for a PME, it represents a missed opportunity to signal future priorities in these areas.