Electric Metering Services

This tender exhibits significant procedural flaws, primarily due to the pre-qualification deadline having already passed, rendering it inaccessible for new bidders. The lack of clear evaluation criteria and the right to refine them further undermine transparency and fairness.

The pre-qualification (PSQ) deadline of January 9th/14th, 2026, has passed as of today's date (January 18th, 2026), making the tender effectively non-participatory for new bidders. This is a critical breach of equal treatment and transparency principles. The 'Restricted' procedure type with 'N/A' code is vaguely defined, and the reservation to 'refine award criteria' poses a compliance risk. Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds also reduce the score.

While the service description and technical requirements are generally clear, the tender explicitly states 'No evaluation criteria specified' and reserves the right to 'refine the award criteria.' This introduces significant ambiguity and uncertainty for bidders. Eligibility requirements like 'proactive in contractual innovation' are also somewhat subjective without further definition.

The tender provides basic information, estimated value, and duration. However, critical information such as specific award criteria, financial requirements for bidders, and explicit mandatory exclusion grounds are missing. The 'Official PDF Version' is marked 'Required: No,' which is unusual and suggests incomplete documentation clarity.

The most significant fairness issue is the passed pre-qualification deadline, which prevents new potential bidders from participating. The absence of specified, objective evaluation criteria, coupled with the right to refine them, severely compromises transparency and equal treatment. The lack of e-submission also limits equal access.

The tender's practicality is severely hampered by the passed pre-qualification deadline, making it impossible for new interested parties to engage. The absence of electronic submission (e-submission) is a practical drawback in modern procurement. While the main submission deadline is far off, the initial barrier is too high.

A critical inconsistency lies in the conflicting pre-qualification (PSQ) deadlines (January 9th vs. January 14th, 2026) and the fact that both have passed relative to today's date. This makes the tender's timeline illogical and unworkable for new participants. Minor inconsistencies include missing 'Liable Person' and 'N/A' codes for procedure types.

The tender explicitly includes an 'Innovation Focus' as a characteristic and an eligibility requirement, which is a positive aspect for sustainability. However, it lacks explicit green procurement criteria or social aspects, which are common components of comprehensive sustainable procurement practices.