Palo Alto Products Framework Agreement

This tender is generally well-structured and clear, but raises significant concerns regarding fairness due to brand-specific requirements that limit competition. While many aspects are compliant and well-documented, there are areas for improvement in transparency and detail.

The tender defines the procedure type, assigns a relevant CPV code, and specifies reasonable deadlines. It appears to comply with national procurement regulations, with no detected disputes or suspensions. The requirement for an official Palo Alto reseller, while strict, can sometimes be justified for IT security infrastructure.

The tender description is clear, and evaluation criteria are explicitly stated as 'lowest price'. Requirements are well-documented across various appendices, and AI-extracted requirements are comprehensive and understandable. However, the reliance on multiple appendices for full details adds a layer of navigation for bidders.

Most essential information, including basic details, financial value, duration, and a comprehensive set of 16 documents, is provided. However, specific details like the exact location and financing conditions are largely deferred to appendices, making the main notice less self-contained.

The requirement for tenderers to be an 'official reseller/partner of Palo Alto products in Estonia' and the overall brand-specific nature of the tender (Palo Alto products) significantly limit competition. While an 'equivalent' clause exists for specific devices, the general requirement for partnership with a specific brand raises concerns about potential tailoring, despite the objective 'lowest price' evaluation criterion.

Electronic submission and e-procurement are supported, which is positive. However, the lack of an explicit contract start date in the main notice and the need for translations for non-Estonian/English documents could pose practical challenges for some bidders.

All key fields are populated, and dates (reveal, submission, opening) are logical and consistent. There are no detected suspensions or disputes, indicating good internal data integrity.

The tender explicitly lists 'Green Procurement' and 'Innovation Focus' as characteristics. However, there is no detailed information on how these aspects will be integrated into the requirements or evaluated, nor are there any explicit social criteria. It is not EU funded.