Market study for consultation services for the preparation of the Nordic-Baltic hydrogen infrastructure national special plan and strategic environmental assessment

This market research invitation for Nordic-Baltic hydrogen infrastructure planning is generally well-structured with clear requirements for team capabilities, but lacks crucial details such as evaluation criteria for participant input and an estimated value, which could hinder transparency and fairness.

The tender, being market research, adheres to basic legal principles. Deadlines are reasonable, and the CPV code is appropriate. No disputes or suspensions are noted. However, the 'Type' and 'Procedure' codes are N/A, which is acceptable for market research but would be a concern for a formal tender.

The description of the market research purpose and the technical capability requirements for the team are clear and unambiguous. However, a significant drawback is the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria for the market research input, which reduces clarity for participants.

Basic information, documents, and key requirements for the team are provided. However, the estimated value is not disclosed, the NUTS code is missing, and, critically, evaluation criteria are absent. While a project timeline for the future service is provided, a clear 'contract duration' for the market research itself is not explicitly stated.

The tender supports electronic submission and provides reasonable deadlines for participation. The team requirements appear generic and not tailored. However, the lack of disclosed estimated value and, more importantly, the absence of evaluation criteria significantly impact transparency and could lead to perceptions of unfairness regarding how input will be utilized.

Electronic submission is supported, which is a positive for practicality. However, the absence of an estimated value and a specific contract start date for the future service (beyond a general timeline) reduces the practical information available for potential participants to assess their engagement.

The provided data is largely consistent, with logical dates for reveal, submission, and opening. There are no reported suspensions or disputes. Minor gaps like the missing NUTS code or estimated value do not indicate data inconsistency.

The tender documents do not explicitly incorporate green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus as criteria for the market research or the subsequent consultation service. While the underlying project (hydrogen infrastructure) is inherently linked to sustainability, the procurement process itself does not emphasize these aspects.