CHIC Development Dynamic Purchasing System

This tender amendment for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is legally compliant and provides clear basic information, but suffers from significant clarity and completeness issues due to its heavy reliance on an older, unlinked document for core requirements and the explicit absence of evaluation criteria.

The tender is an amendment to an existing DPS, clearly referencing the original OJEU notice (2017/S 116-232992) and the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102, indicating a sound legal framework. The procedure type and CPV code are correctly assigned, and no disputes are reported. The exceptionally long submission deadline is a positive for bidder preparation time.

While the purpose of the amendment (extending the DPS validity) and the scope of beneficiaries are clear, the notice explicitly states that mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, technical, and financial requirements are not detailed and require reference to the original 2017 notice. Crucially, evaluation criteria are explicitly flagged as missing, significantly reducing clarity for any bidder not already familiar with the original DPS.

Basic information such as title, organization, estimated value, duration, and CPV code is present. However, the tender is incomplete regarding substantive requirements (exclusion, eligibility, technical, financial) and evaluation criteria, which are fundamental components. Bidders are directed to an external, older document without a direct link.

The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant concern for fairness and transparency, as bidders cannot fully understand the basis of assessment. While the value is disclosed and the deadline is very long, the requirement to locate and consult an older, unlinked document for core requirements creates an uneven playing field, especially for new entrants.

The lack of a direct URL to the original DPS documentation (2017/S 116-232992) makes it less practical for bidders to access full information. There is also a contradiction between "E-Procurement" listed as a characteristic and "No e-submission" in the automated checks, which creates ambiguity regarding submission methods.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical and consistent with the nature of an amendment to an existing DPS. No disputes or suspensions are reported. However, there is an inconsistency regarding e-procurement support (listed as a characteristic but flagged as not supported by automated checks).

The tender explicitly includes "Social Criteria" as a characteristic, which is a positive aspect contributing to sustainability. However, there is no mention of green procurement or innovation focus, limiting its overall sustainability profile. It is not EU funded.