1004169075 2025-SUS-004 Cost Benefit Analysis of Noise Mitigation on the Rail Network

This tender for rail noise mitigation research is generally well-structured with clear requirements and a fair process, but suffers from critical inconsistencies in financial value and incomplete evaluation criteria.

The tender clearly defines the procedure type and assigns a relevant CPV code. The submission deadline of 18 days is reasonable for this type of procurement. However, the explicit statement that 'No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are provided' represents a gap in full legal disclosure.

The project description and AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable. Evaluation criteria are specified as 75% quality and 20% cost, but the remaining 5% is not accounted for, introducing a minor ambiguity.

Most essential information, including basic details, deadlines, value, and duration, is provided. However, specific mandatory exclusion grounds are missing, and the 'Divided into Parts' characteristic is listed without any elaboration, making this aspect incomplete. The 5% gap in evaluation criteria also contributes to incompleteness.

The tender demonstrates fairness by disclosing the estimated value, providing full document access via an e-sourcing portal, and welcoming SMEs/VCSEs. The requirements appear generic and not tailored to a specific company, and electronic submission ensures equal access.

Electronic submission is well-supported with direct URLs, and key dates like contract start and duration are specified. A significant practical issue is the inconsistency in the estimated value (180,000 EUR vs. £150,000 in the PDF summary), which could cause confusion for bidders. The unelaborated 'Divided into Parts' characteristic also lacks practical guidance.

There are critical inconsistencies in the tender information. The estimated value is stated as 180,000 EUR in the basic information but £150,000 in the PDF summary. The evaluation criteria sum to 95% (75% quality + 20% cost), indicating a missing 5%. Additionally, the 'Divided into Parts' characteristic is listed but not reflected in the description or requirements.

The tender explicitly includes an 'Innovation Focus' as a characteristic, which is a positive aspect. However, it lacks explicit requirements or considerations for broader green procurement (environmental aspects) or specific social criteria beyond welcoming SMEs/VCSEs.