PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey

This tender presents a clear project description and technical requirements but suffers from significant gaps in transparency, particularly the absence of evaluation criteria and the tender reveal date. While practical aspects are generally well-covered, these omissions impact fairness and legal compliance.

The procedure type and CPV codes are clearly defined and appropriate. No disputes or suspensions are noted. However, the missing tender reveal date prevents a full assessment of the reasonableness of the submission period, which is a key legal compliance aspect. Mandatory exclusion/eligibility grounds are not explicitly stated in the summary, referring to full documents.

The project description is exceptionally clear, defining key terms like 'capacity' and 'capability'. AI-extracted technical requirements are also well-articulated and understandable. However, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major clarity issue, making it difficult for bidders to understand how their proposals will be assessed.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, deadlines, value, and duration are provided. Documents are indicated as available. Nevertheless, the tender lacks explicit evaluation criteria and the tender reveal date. Mandatory exclusion/eligibility criteria are also not explicitly detailed in the provided summary.

The most significant concern for fairness is the complete absence of evaluation criteria, which severely compromises transparency and objectivity, making it impossible for bidders to understand the basis of selection. While requirements do not appear tailored and e-procurement via Jaggaer is indicated (promoting equal access), this fundamental lack of transparency is a major drawback.

Electronic submission is supported via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal, which is a practical advantage. The contract start date, duration, and financing information are clearly specified. The lack of an explicit document URL in the provided text is a minor inconvenience, but documents are stated as available.

Key dates are logical and the tender status is active with no disputes. However, the 'Liable Person' field is empty, and 'N/A' codes are used for procedure type. There's a minor currency discrepancy between the estimated value (EUR) and the budget in the description (GBP). Crucially, there's a direct contradiction regarding e-submission between the AI-extracted requirements (Jaggaer portal) and the automated check results ('No e-submission').

The tender explicitly highlights an 'Innovation Focus' and mentions promoting a 'sustainable methodology' in terms of future research value. However, it lacks explicit criteria for green procurement or social aspects, which limits its overall sustainability score.