M2627-01 - Supply and Installation of New Boilers, Boiler Replacement and Up-grading of Existing Heating Systems and Associated Works

This tender from Southend City Council outlines a clear scope of work but suffers from critical omissions regarding financial requirements, evaluation criteria, and estimated value, significantly impacting fairness and transparency.

The tender lacks specified mandatory exclusion grounds and, critically, evaluation criteria, which are fundamental requirements for legal compliance in public procurement. While the procedure type and CPV code are appropriate, these omissions represent significant legal deficiencies.

The description of the works is clear, and technical requirements are outlined. However, the absence of financial requirements and, most importantly, evaluation criteria severely diminishes the overall clarity for potential bidders on how their submissions will be assessed.

While basic information, deadlines, and duration are present, the tender is significantly incomplete due to the undisclosed estimated value, the explicit absence of financial requirements for bidders, and the critical lack of defined evaluation criteria.

The undisclosed estimated value and the complete absence of evaluation criteria fundamentally undermine the fairness and transparency of this procurement process. Bidders cannot objectively prepare offers or understand the basis of award, creating a risk of arbitrary decisions. The contradiction regarding e-submission also raises concerns.

The practicality for bidders is hampered by the contradiction between the 'E-Procurement' characteristic and the 'No e-submission' flag. Additionally, the lack of a direct document URL and the undisclosed estimated value make it less practical for bidders to quickly access full details and assess the project's scale.

The primary inconsistency lies in the 'E-Procurement' characteristic being listed while automated checks flag 'No e-submission'. While most key fields are populated and dates are logical, the missing 'Liable Person' and undisclosed value are minor gaps.

The tender makes no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus, indicating a complete absence of sustainability considerations within the tender documentation.