CHIC Fire Protection and Sprinkler Systems - Dynamic Purchasing System [DPS]

This tender is an amendment notice for an existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), clearly extending its validity. While it provides essential details, key information like full evaluation criteria and financial requirements are deferred to the original DPS documentation, impacting overall completeness and clarity for new entrants.

The tender references the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and clearly defines itself as a DPS amendment. The submission deadline is exceptionally long, ensuring ample time. However, the 'Restricted' procedure type for a DPS is somewhat unusual, and the full legal context, including specific evaluation criteria, relies on the original 2018 notice.

The purpose of this notice as an amendment extending the DPS is very clear. However, the explicit deferral of financial requirements and the absence of specific evaluation criteria in this document reduce its standalone clarity for potential new suppliers.

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, value, and duration of the extension are well-provided. However, the notice is incomplete regarding financial requirements and, critically, evaluation criteria, which are essential for a comprehensive tender document.

The tender discloses the estimated value and provides a very long submission deadline, promoting transparency and ample preparation time. Requirements appear generic and not tailored. However, the absence of evaluation criteria and the need to access an older, external document for full details could create an uneven playing field.

The contract duration for the extension is clearly specified, and the estimated value is known. However, the lack of a direct URL to the comprehensive original DPS documentation and the contradiction regarding e-submission functionality pose practical hurdles for interested parties.

The key fields are largely populated, and dates are logical and consistent with an amendment extending an existing system. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and a slight variation in CPV codes between the main classification and AI-extracted technical requirements.

The tender explicitly includes 'Social Criteria' as a characteristic, which is a positive aspect for sustainability. However, there is no explicit mention or focus on green procurement practices or innovation, limiting its overall sustainability ambition.