Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom
£6,134,000
February 13, 2026 at 12:00
Other
002509-2026
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This tender for supplementary equipment hire presents a clear operational need but suffers from significant procedural and documentation deficiencies, notably the incorrect CPV code and absence of evaluation criteria.
The most significant legal compliance issue is the incorrect CPV code (60180000 for 'goods-transport vehicles with driver' instead of equipment hire), which misrepresents the tender's nature. The absence of specified evaluation criteria is also a notable transparency and compliance concern. The 26-day preparation period from today's date is generally reasonable for an Open procedure.
While the core description of the requirement and the AI-extracted requirements are clear and understandable, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a critical flaw that significantly impacts clarity for potential bidders.
Most basic information such as title, organization, value, duration, and deadlines are present. However, the explicit lack of evaluation criteria is a significant completeness issue. Additionally, only one of four listed documents has a content summary, suggesting potential gaps in the provided tender information.
The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a major fairness concern as bidders cannot objectively understand how their proposals will be judged. Furthermore, the lack of electronic submission capability (no e-submission) creates a barrier to equal access and efficient participation. Requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company.
The lack of electronic submission (no e-submission) is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, hindering efficiency and accessibility. While contract start date and duration are clearly specified, this major procedural gap reduces the overall practicality score.
Key fields are generally populated, and dates (submission, contract start, duration) are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and 'N/A' codes for procedure type, but the overall data integrity is fair.
The tender explicitly lacks any mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded. This indicates a complete absence of sustainability considerations within the tender documentation.
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