SHEPD DPS for Flexibility Services in Scotland - 2022 onwards

This tender establishes a Dynamic Purchasing System for flexibility services in Scotland. While core service requirements are clear, significant gaps exist in the documentation regarding mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and crucially, evaluation criteria, impacting overall quality and fairness.

The tender's classification of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) as a 'Restricted procedure' is a notable inconsistency and potential misclassification. While the long submission period is appropriate for a DPS, the lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements in the summary raises concerns about full compliance with standard procurement regulations.

The description of the services and the core eligibility/technical requirements are clear. However, the explicit absence of evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion grounds, and specific financial requirements significantly reduces the overall clarity for potential bidders.

Basic information like title, reference, organization, value, and duration are present. However, the tender is incomplete due to the absence of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria. Furthermore, only one document summary out of four total documents is provided, indicating potential gaps in the accessible information.

The absence of specified evaluation criteria is a significant fairness concern, as it can lead to subjective assessment. The lack of e-submission functionality also impacts equal access for all potential bidders. The requirements themselves appear generic for the service type and not tailored to a specific company.

The lack of e-submission functionality is a notable practical drawback, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders. A document URL is not provided, and while the duration is clear, the exact contract start date is not explicitly stated.

Most key fields are populated and consistent. However, the classification of the procedure as 'Restricted' while simultaneously describing it as a 'Dynamic Purchasing System' (DPS) represents a significant inconsistency, as a DPS is an open procedure for admission.

The automated checks explicitly indicate a lack of focus on green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. The tender is also not EU funded, which often correlates with higher sustainability standards. This suggests a low emphasis on sustainability criteria within the tender documentation.