Multi-Stage Tendering Sample Clauses

Multi-Stage Tendering. 5.1 The selection process for a Mini-Competition may comprise of one or more stages as determined by the relevant Employer (“Multi-Stage Tendering”). 5.2 If an Employer decides to run a Multi-Stage Tendering in a Mini- Competition, the relevant Employer shall invite to the initial stage, all suppliers on the framework that the relevant Employer assesses in its sole discretion are capable of performing the call-off contract in accordance with the Project Brief and Request Form and to the relevant Employer’s satisfaction. 5.3 The relevant Employer shall determine the number of stages (which may include an outline proposals stage and a detailed proposals stage) and the method for shortlisting bidders in a Multi-Stage Tendering which shall be set out in the Request Form. Shortlisting for subsequent stages shall be carried out by applying the evaluation criteria. 5.4 The Mini-Competition process set out at paragraph 2.1-2.7 shall be adjusted and repeated as appropriate at each stage. If the relevant Employer decides not to invite one or more contractors through to the next stage of the Mini-Competition, the Employer shall notify such contractors in writing of their failure to be invited to the next stage. 5.5 The relevant Employer shall ensure that the process (and each stage) is compliant with the relevant procurement regulations and is carried out within the EU principles of equal treatment, transparency, proportionality and non discrimination. This is a Request Form for the provision of Services in accordance with the Agreement referenced above. This is an enquiry document only, constituting an invitation to tender and it does not constitute an offer capable of acceptance. Your Proposal must be submitted as an offer capable of acceptance by the Employer; however such acceptance will not occur unless and until the Employer posts notice of acceptance to you. Attached to this Request Form at Attachment 1 is a Project Brief, draft call-off contract and associated documents. The Project Brief, draft call-off contract and associated documents set out the Services required by the Employer, the commercial model to be used and other relevant information. The Employer is under no obligation to award any call-off contract as a result of this Request Form. The Employer shall not be liable for any costs, charges or expenses borne by you or on your behalf whether or not you are awarded a call-off contract, which for the avoidance of doubt includes any costs, charges and e...