Magnox - Health Physics 3 Dynamic Purchasing System Qualification

This tender for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Health Physics services provides a clear description of requirements but suffers from significant deficiencies in completeness and clarity, notably the absence of evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements. A major data inconsistency is the past contract start date for an active tender.

The use of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is a compliant procedure, and the CPV code is appropriate. However, the 'Contract Start: 2021-11-18' being in the past for an active tender with a future submission deadline creates significant legal and procedural ambiguity. The 'Liable Person' field is also not populated.

The description of the required services and categories is clear and unambiguous. However, the explicit statement 'No evaluation criteria specified' and 'No specific financial requirements are detailed' represents a major lack of clarity for potential bidders, hindering their ability to understand the qualification process.

Most basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and duration are provided. However, the absence of evaluation criteria and specific financial requirements, along with the inconsistent 'Contract Start' date, indicates significant gaps in the tender documentation's completeness.

The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements appear generic, not tailored to a specific company. The long submission deadline for a DPS qualification is fair for preparation. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria severely compromises fairness and transparency, as bidders cannot objectively assess their chances or the basis of selection. The contradiction between 'E-Procurement' characteristic and 'No e-submission' flag also raises concerns about equal access.

The 'E-Procurement' characteristic suggests electronic submission is supported, which is practical. However, the automated flag 'No e-submission' creates a direct contradiction. The 'Contract Start' date being in the past is highly impractical and confusing for an active tender. A direct document URL is not explicitly provided.

The most significant inconsistency is the 'Contract Start: 2021-11-18' being in the past for an active tender with a future 'Submission Deadline: 2029-03-31'. This creates a highly illogical timeline. The contradiction between 'E-Procurement' and 'No e-submission' is another notable inconsistency. The 'Type: Restricted' alongside a DPS description is a minor terminological inconsistency.

The tender makes no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is not EU funded. This indicates a complete lack of integration of sustainability considerations within the procurement process.