Improvement Works to Clitheroe Castle Grounds

This tender for Clitheroe Castle Grounds improvements presents a clear project scope and evaluation criteria but suffers from significant documentation and process deficiencies, notably a failed document download, lack of e-submission, and inconsistencies in financial data and CPV coding.

The tender defines the procedure type and status clearly. However, the CPV code (lighting equipment) is too narrow for the broad scope of works, potentially impacting legal compliance regarding proper classification. The absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the summaries and a failed document download (Lot L-2) are also concerns. The 'UK suppliers only' requirement is permissible for below-threshold national tenders but restricts competition.

The project description and evaluation criteria (30% technical, 70% pricing) are clearly stated. However, the overall clarity is diminished by the lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds in the provided summaries and the inability to access the 'Lot L-2' document, which could contain crucial details.

Basic information, deadlines, value, and duration are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the failed download of the 'Lot L-2' document, which is critical given the tender is 'Divided into Parts' without further detail. Mandatory exclusion grounds are also not explicitly detailed in the summaries.

Fairness is significantly compromised by the failed download of a key document ('Lot L-2') and the absence of electronic submission capabilities, which creates barriers to equal access. While the 'UK suppliers only' requirement is permissible for a national below-threshold tender, it inherently limits competition.

The tender's practicality is severely hampered by the lack of electronic submission, which is a fundamental expectation for modern procurement processes. The failed download of a document also poses practical challenges for bidders.

There are notable inconsistencies, including a discrepancy between the estimated value in EUR (1,020,000.00) and GBP (£850,000) mentioned in the Tender Notice. The assigned CPV code (lighting equipment) is too narrow and inconsistent with the broad scope of civil works. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty.

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus, representing a missed opportunity for a public works project of this nature and value. It is also not EU funded.