Peacock Centre & Pipewell Avenue, Gorton, Manchester

This tender is a clear preliminary market engagement notice, but it presents notable deficiencies in evaluation criteria, e-submission, and sustainability considerations.

The notice clearly identifies itself as a preliminary market engagement for expressions of interest, which is a legitimate pre-procurement activity. The CPV code is appropriate. However, the basic information fields for 'Type' and 'Procedure' are listed as 'None', which is inconsistent with the document content. The absence of a specified reveal date is a minor transparency issue. Mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated as not being specified, which is acceptable for an EOI but would be a major legal flaw for a full tender.

The project description, scope (design and build 75 units), estimated value, duration, and location are clearly stated. The AI-extracted eligibility, technical, financial, and submission requirements are also clear and concise for an Expression of Interest. However, the explicit statement that evaluation criteria are 'Not specified' means that potential participants lack clarity on how their expressions of interest will be assessed for the subsequent tender stage.

The tender provides essential basic information such as title, reference, organization, description, estimated value, duration, and CPV code. Requirements for the EOI are defined. However, one of the listed tender documents failed to download, which impacts the overall completeness of accessible information. Crucially, evaluation criteria are explicitly stated as not being specified, which is a significant omission for a full tender, though somewhat mitigated by its EOI nature.

The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements for the EOI appear generic and not tailored to a specific company. However, the explicit absence of evaluation criteria for the EOI stage significantly reduces transparency and objectivity in how expressions of interest will be assessed, potentially impacting fairness. The automated check indicates 'No e-submission,' which can create barriers to equal access. Furthermore, one document failed to download, hindering full document access.

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which is practical for planning. However, the lack of electronic submission support ('No e-submission') is a significant practical drawback for potential bidders, increasing administrative burden and potentially limiting participation.

Most key fields are populated, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Dates provided are logical. However, the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields in the basic information are listed as 'None,' which contradicts the clear description of the notice as a 'preliminary market engagement notice' and 'invitation for expressions of interest.' The missing reveal date is also a data gap.

The tender information, including the description and AI-extracted requirements, makes no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards. This represents a complete absence of sustainability considerations.