Common use of Multi-Stage Tendering Clause in Contracts

Multi-Stage Tendering. The framework allows for a multi-stage mini-competition process, as some projects may require proposals to be developed through a number of stages and/or the buyer may want to reduce the number of shortlisted bidders who are required to develop detailed proposals. The method for shortlisting (including the number of stages) will be defined by the buyer organisation where appropriate for a particular project and set out in the mini-competition documentation, including the evaluation criteria and scoring for the particular project which will be applied across each stage of the mini- competition. This method may include an outline proposal in relation to the requirement. The approach could require responses in written and/or presentation format. All contractors on the framework panel capable of performing the particular contract will be invited for the initial tendering stage.