Design & Build of New Passenger Vessel

The tender for the Design & Build of a New Passenger Vessel provides clear technical requirements and essential project details. However, it suffers from significant deficiencies in legal compliance, clarity, completeness, and fairness due to the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria and the missing reveal date.

The tender clearly defines the procedure type (Restricted, Competitive procedure with negotiation) and assigns an appropriate CPV code. It references national regulations (SPD Scotland, Scots Law). However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant legal compliance concern regarding transparency. The missing reveal date also prevents a full assessment of the reasonableness of the submission deadline in accordance with legal minimums.

The description of the required vessel, its purpose, and key delivery timelines (required and preferred) are clear and unambiguous. The AI-extracted requirements are well-structured and understandable. However, the complete absence of evaluation criteria significantly diminishes the overall clarity for potential bidders regarding how their proposals will be assessed.

The tender provides essential basic information including title, reference, organization, estimated value, and duration. Key dates like submission deadline, contract start, and duration are specified. Documents are listed and summarized. However, the tender is incomplete due to the explicit absence of evaluation criteria, which are fundamental for a comprehensive tender package. The reveal date is also missing.

The tender indicates e-procurement and submission via a public portal, suggesting equal access. The estimated value is disclosed, promoting transparency. Requirements appear generic and not tailored to a specific company. However, the absence of evaluation criteria severely impacts fairness, as bidders lack transparent information on how their offers will be judged. The missing reveal date also prevents a full assessment of the reasonableness of the preparation period.

Electronic submission is supported via publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk, enhancing practicality. The contract start date and duration are clearly specified. While a direct document URL isn't provided, the portal mention implies accessibility. Financing information is limited to the estimated value, which is standard for a notice.

Most key fields are populated, and dates for submission, contract start, and delivery are logical and consistent with the contract duration. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include empty fields for "Liable Person", "Type Code", and "Procedure Code", and a contradiction between the "E-Procurement" characteristic and the automated check's "No e-submission" flag. The missing reveal date is also a data gap.

The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not indicated as EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards.