Provision of Hold Baggage X-ray Equipment at Six Airports

This tender outlines a clear need for critical airport infrastructure but suffers from significant omissions in evaluation criteria and specific technical/financial requirements, potentially hindering fair competition and transparency.

The tender indicates an Open Procedure and requires the ESPD, which generally aligns with EU procurement directives for standard exclusion and selection grounds. However, the explicit absence of specific mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements in the provided extract is a concern, relying heavily on the ESPD's configuration. The lack of disclosed evaluation criteria is a major legal compliance risk.

The overall description of the need is clear. However, several technical requirements such as 'modern standard' and 'easily supported' lack objective definitions, which can lead to subjective interpretation during evaluation.

The tender is significantly incomplete regarding crucial aspects of the procurement process. The absence of disclosed estimated value, explicit evaluation criteria, and detailed financial requirements are major deficiencies. While the ESPD is required, the tender document itself should provide more specific details.

The open procedure is a positive aspect for fairness. However, the lack of explicit evaluation criteria creates a significant risk of unfair or arbitrary assessment of bids. The 10-year minimum lifespan, while justified by context, could limit competition if only a few suppliers can meet it. The briefing event information must be equally accessible to all bidders to ensure fairness.

The requirement for maintenance support accounting for remote island locations is highly practical and essential for the operational context. The 10-year lifespan requirement is also practical given the previous equipment's duration. However, the lack of e-submission could create administrative hurdles for bidders and the contracting authority.

The information provided appears consistent across the basic details and document summaries. The description aligns with the technical requirements.

The tender does not explicitly incorporate green procurement, social criteria, or innovation focus, representing missed opportunities to promote broader sustainability objectives.