The Supply of On Water Clothing and Equipment

This tender for on-water clothing and equipment for the UK MoD is generally well-structured with clear basic information and an e-procurement system, but suffers from a critical lack of specified evaluation criteria and a significant discrepancy in the stated estimated value.

The tender states adherence to Public Procurement Regulations and uses a clear open procedure with an appropriate CPV code. However, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria and a discrepancy in the estimated value are minor compliance concerns regarding full transparency.

While the description and basic requirements are clear, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major deficiency, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed.

Most essential information like title, organization, deadlines, and duration are provided. However, the tender is incomplete due to the missing evaluation criteria and the notable inconsistency in the estimated contract value.

The use of an e-procurement system and a reasonable submission period promote equal access. Nevertheless, the critical omission of evaluation criteria severely undermines fairness and transparency, as bidders cannot objectively prepare or compare bids.

The tender supports electronic submission via a specified platform (Jaggaer) and provides clear dates for contract start and duration, enhancing practical accessibility for bidders.

Key fields are mostly populated, and dates are logical. The primary inconsistency lies in the estimated value, which is stated in both EUR (93M) and GBP (30-74M) without clear reconciliation. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty.

The tender does not include any explicit requirements or considerations related to green procurement, social aspects, or innovation, indicating a lack of focus on sustainability criteria.