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Hire of Supplementary Lighting, Heating and Cooling equipment

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom

VALUE

£6,134,000

DEADLINE

February 13, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

60180000

REFERENCE

002509-2026

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Original Tender Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have a requirement to hire equipment, both on a pre-planned and an emergency basis to support mobile collection sessions across the whole of England. This need includes supplementary heating, lighting, and cooling equipment
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are mentioned in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of providing services across the whole of England.
  • Be capable of supplying equipment on both a pre-planned and emergency basis.
  • Be eligible to participate in an Open procurement procedure.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability to supply supplementary heating equipment.
  • Demonstrate capability to supply supplementary lighting equipment.
  • Demonstrate capability to supply supplementary cooling equipment.
  • Demonstrate capability to deliver and support equipment at mobile collection sessions throughout England.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate financial capacity to undertake a contract with an estimated value of 6,134,000.0 EUR.
  • Demonstrate financial stability to sustain services for a contract duration of 48 months.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-02-13 12:00:00.
  • Propose solutions for the hire of supplementary heating, lighting, and cooling equipment.
  • Ensure the bid covers service provision across the whole of England.
  • Ensure the bid addresses both pre-planned and emergency service requirements.

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NHS Blood and Transplant seeks bids for the hire of supplementary heating, lighting, and cooling equipment to support mobile collection sessions across England on both pre-planned and emergency bases, with an estimated value of £4.9 million.

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57
Fair

Tender Quality Score

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.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance50/100

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.

Incorrect CPV code assigned
No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity60/100

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.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness65/100

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.

No evaluation criteria specified
Only 1 of 4 documents summarized
Fairness55/100

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.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission capability
Practicality60/100

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.

No e-submission capability
Data Consistency75/100

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.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
'N/A' codes for Type/Procedure
Sustainability20/100

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.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the service requirement
Transparent disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
Well-defined eligibility and technical requirements
Logical and consistent timeline information

Concerns

Critical misclassification of the CPV code
Complete absence of specified evaluation criteria
Lack of electronic submission capability
No integration of sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Correct the CPV code immediately to accurately reflect the tender's scope and ensure proper market engagement.
2. Publish detailed and objective evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
3. Enable electronic bid submission to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and equal participation.

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57/ 100 · Fair

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