Provision of Aviation Data

This tender for Aviation Data services by VisitScotland provides a solid basic framework but is significantly hampered by a lack of specified evaluation criteria and detailed requirements, impacting clarity and fairness. While generally compliant and utilizing e-procurement, it misses opportunities for integrating sustainability aspects.

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code appropriately, and there are no reported disputes. However, the missing reveal date is a transparency concern, making it impossible to verify the full publication period, which is a moderate compliance issue.

The service description is clear, but the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria makes it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed. The AI-extracted requirements are high-level, deferring specific details to the full tender documents.

Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, value, duration, and deadlines, is present. Documents are indicated as available. However, the lack of detailed requirements and, crucially, evaluation criteria in the provided summary reduces its overall completeness.

Full document access, disclosed value, e-procurement, and generic requirements contribute positively to fairness. Nevertheless, the absence of transparent evaluation criteria is a significant drawback, as it can lead to subjective assessment and undermine equal opportunity for bidders.

Electronic submission is supported via the Public Contracts Scotland portal, and the contract duration is clearly specified. The absence of a specific contract start date and a direct document URL (though the portal is named) are minor practical omissions.

Key financial and timeline data are consistent, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and 'N/A' codes for procedure details, along with the missing reveal date.

There is no indication of any sustainability considerations, such as green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus, within the tender information provided. This represents a missed opportunity to integrate broader public value objectives.