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Blencathra Boiler

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Cumbria, United Kingdom

VALUE

£300,000

DEADLINE

February 05, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

42160000

REFERENCE

001034-2026

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Original Tender Description

The University of Cumbria are seeking a supplier for the Boiler Replacement Work at the Blencathra Building located at Fusehill Street, Carlisle Campus. The works required include the replacement of an existing boiler, controls, flue and associated mechanical services.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements are detailed in the provided information.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of performing boiler replacement work.
  • Be capable of replacing existing boilers, controls, flues, and associated mechanical services.
  • Be able to complete the works at the Blencathra Building, Fusehill Street, Carlisle Campus.
  • Be able to complete the contract within a 2-month duration.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline of 2026-02-05 12:00:00.

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Summary:
The University of Cumbria seeks a supplier for boiler replacement work at the Blencathra Building, valued at an estimated £250,000, with a submission deadline of 5 February 2026.

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53
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender for boiler replacement work is clear in its project description but suffers from significant deficiencies in critical procurement documentation, notably the absence of evaluation criteria and detailed eligibility requirements, which severely impacts fairness and clarity for potential bidders.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance70/100

The tender defines the procedure type and CPV code correctly, and there are no disputes. However, the explicit lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds is a significant legal oversight. Missing codes for type/procedure are minor.

Missing detailed mandatory exclusion grounds
Missing codes for procedure type
Clarity50/100

The description of the required work is clear and unambiguous. However, the tender lacks specified evaluation criteria, detailed eligibility, exclusion, and financial requirements, making the bidding process and assessment opaque for suppliers.

No evaluation criteria specified
No detailed eligibility/exclusion/financial requirements
Completeness50/100

While basic information, deadlines, and value are provided, the tender is incomplete due to the absence of crucial elements such as evaluation criteria, comprehensive eligibility, financial, and exclusion requirements. Only one document out of four was summarized, raising concerns about the completeness of accessible information.

Missing evaluation criteria
Missing detailed eligibility/exclusion/financial requirements
Fairness40/100

The lack of specified evaluation criteria is a critical flaw, undermining transparency and objectivity. The absence of e-submission capabilities also creates barriers to equal access. The 18-day submission period, while legally compliant, might be tight for a project of this scope.

No evaluation criteria specified
No e-submission
Practicality50/100

The tender lacks support for electronic submission, which is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement. Detailed financial requirements for bidders are also not specified, impacting practical bid preparation.

No e-submission
No detailed financial requirements for bidders
Data Consistency70/100

Most key fields are populated, and dates are logical. However, there is an inconsistency in the estimated value, stated as EUR 300,000 in the basic info and £250,000 in the document summary. Minor fields like "Liable Person" and procedure codes are also missing.

Inconsistent estimated value (EUR vs GBP)
Missing "Liable Person" and procedure codes
Sustainability20/100

The tender does not include any explicit green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus, indicating a complete lack of sustainability considerations.

No green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear project description
Value disclosed
CPV code provided
Contract duration and start date specified

Concerns

Absence of evaluation criteria
No e-submission
Missing detailed eligibility/exclusion/financial requirements
Inconsistent estimated value
No sustainability focus

Recommendations

1. Immediately publish clear and objective evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Provide comprehensive eligibility, exclusion, and financial requirements to guide bidders effectively.
3. Implement e-submission capabilities to enhance accessibility and streamline the bidding process.

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