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DFE - InterTradeIreland - Shared Island Women in Research

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

InterTradeIreland

LOCATION

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,122,000

DEADLINE

February 09, 2026 at 15:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

73000000

REFERENCE

001791-2026

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Original Tender Description

InterTradeIreland is the Trade and Business Development Implementation Body, one of six cross-border bodies established under the 1998 Belfast Agreement. InterTradeIreland, under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, aim to appoint up to four Suppliers to design, manage and deliver the Women in Research Programme. This is an all-island initiative designed to support women researchers in commercialising their research and progressing towards investment and business creation. Delivered by the Buyer under the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, the programme aims to bridge the gender gap in research commercialisation by providing structured support, entrepreneurial training and access to market validation opportunities. The programme will run from the date of award (anticipated to be March 2026) and must be completed by 31 December 2028.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided tender information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a legal entity capable of acting as a Supplier.
  • Must be able to operate and deliver services on an all-island basis (referring to the island of Ireland).
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability to design the "Women in Research Programme".
  • Demonstrate capability to manage the "Women in Research Programme".
  • Demonstrate capability to deliver the "Women in Research Programme".
  • Possess expertise in supporting women researchers.
  • Possess expertise in research commercialisation.
  • Possess expertise in facilitating progression towards investment and business creation.
  • Ability to provide structured support to researchers.
  • Ability to provide entrepreneurial training.
  • Ability to provide access to market validation opportunities.
  • Capacity to deliver the programme for the full duration from March 2026 to 31 December 2028.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the financial capacity to undertake a contract with an estimated value of 1,122,000.0 EUR.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline of 2026-02-09 at 15:00:00.

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Summary:
This notice announces InterTradeIreland's tender to appoint up to four suppliers to design, manage, and deliver the "Shared Island Women in Research Programme," an all-island initiative supporting women researchers in commercialising their work from March 2026 to December 2028.

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62
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender has a clear objective and strong social focus, but critical omissions regarding evaluation criteria and e-submission significantly impact its transparency, fairness, and overall quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type and CPV code are clearly defined, and the 22-day preparation period is reasonable. However, the absence of a reveal date and detailed mandatory exclusion grounds reduces overall compliance and transparency.

Missing reveal date
No detailed mandatory exclusion grounds
Clarity55/100

The program description and basic requirements are clear. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria and vague performance conditions significantly diminishes the clarity for potential bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
Unclear performance conditions
Completeness60/100

Most basic information, including value and duration, is present. Nevertheless, the lack of evaluation criteria and detailed mandatory exclusion grounds makes the tender incomplete for bidders to formulate comprehensive proposals.

Missing evaluation criteria
No detailed mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness45/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and requirements do not appear tailored. However, the absence of evaluation criteria and the lack of e-submission are significant barriers to transparency and equal access, severely impacting fairness.

Missing evaluation criteria
No electronic submission option
Practicality55/100

Key dates and financial information are available. However, the absence of electronic submission support is a major practical drawback in modern procurement, hindering efficiency and accessibility.

No electronic submission option
Data Consistency85/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent. Minor gaps like an empty 'Liable Person' field and N/A codes for procedure type are present but do not cause major inconsistencies.

Liable Person field is empty
N/A codes for procedure type
Sustainability80/100

The tender exhibits a strong social focus by aiming to bridge the gender gap in research commercialisation and has an explicit innovation focus. It lacks green procurement aspects and is not explicitly EU funded.

Not green procurement
Not explicitly EU funded

Strengths

Clear program description and objectives
Value and duration are clearly specified
Strong social and innovation focus
Tender aims to appoint multiple suppliers (up to four)
CPV code and NUTS code are appropriately assigned

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
No electronic submission option
Mandatory exclusion grounds are not detailed
Missing reveal date for full transparency
Lack of specific performance conditions

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Implement an electronic submission system to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
3. Provide comprehensive details on mandatory exclusion grounds and specific performance indicators.

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