London and Quadrant Housing Trust - Supply/Distribution of Ironmongery Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)

This tender documentation provides a clear project description but suffers from significant deficiencies in evaluation criteria and value disclosure, alongside a critical inconsistency in procedure type.

The tender references Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and mandatory exclusion grounds. However, there is a significant contradiction between the 'Restricted procedure' stated in the metadata and the 'Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)' described in the content, which are distinct procedural types. This procedural inconsistency is a notable concern.

The project description, scope (ironmongery for new builds in London/South East), and objective (DPS/Framework) are clearly articulated. Requirements are understandable. However, the critical absence of specified evaluation criteria for admission to the DPS significantly hinders clarity for potential bidders.

Basic information, deadlines, duration, CPV, and location are provided. Documents are available. However, the estimated value is classified, and crucially, evaluation criteria are entirely missing. The lack of specific financial requirements is noted, which impacts the overall completeness of financial expectations.

Document access is indicated, and requirements appear generic, not tailored. The submission deadline is very generous for a DPS. However, the classified value reduces transparency, and the complete absence of evaluation criteria makes the process opaque and inherently unfair as bidders cannot objectively prepare or understand the basis of selection. The lack of e-submission also creates potential barriers to equal access.

The duration is clearly specified. However, the lack of electronic submission ('No e-submission') is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. The classified value also makes it harder for bidders to assess the commercial viability of participating.

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. There are no disputes or suspensions. The primary inconsistency is the contradiction between the 'Restricted procedure' metadata and the 'Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)' described in the tender content. The 'Liable Person' field is also empty.

The tender makes no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not EU funded, which often drives higher sustainability standards. This indicates a complete absence of modern sustainability considerations.