and Scoring Matrix definition
and Scoring Matrix means the scoring matrix set out in Annex 4 (Scoring Matrix). For the purposes of this Annex 1: Priority 1 Pass: each Framework Contractor that confirms acceptance of the Authority Proposed Delivery Dates for every Contractor Deliverable, and does not propose any Alternative Dates for any Contractor Deliverable, achieves a Priority 1 Pass. Priority 2 Pass: if no Framework Contractor achieves a Priority 1 Pass, the Framework Contractor whose Average Delivery Date Deviation is shortest achieves a Priority 2 Pass. Delivery Priority and Evaluation The following rules are (in each case) subject to Paragraph 3 (Aborted and/or New Competition). If only 1 (one) Framework Contractor achieves a Priority 1 Pass, that Framework Contractor will be the winning bidder. If more than 1 (one) Framework Contractors achieves a Priority 1 Pass, the Supplemental Tenders of those Framework Contractors will be evaluated in accordance with the Evaluation Methodology. The Framework Contractor Framework Contractor evaluated to have offered the best value for money will be the winning bidder. If no Framework Contractor scores a Priority 1 Pass, the Framework Contractor that achieves a Priority 2 Pass will be the winning bidder. Aborted and / or New Competition Without prejudice to the generality of the next paragraph, the Authority may decide not to accept any Alternative Date offered by a Framework Contractor for a Contractor Deliverable, whether or not the Framework Contractor achieves a Priority 2 Pass. The Authority may, in the objective and reasonable exercise of its discretion, terminate all or part of any competition for the award of a Call-Off Contract and may, but is not under any obligation to, accept all or part of any tender. The Authority may, having terminated a competition for the award of a Call-Off Contract for PDATS works, services and supplies, conduct a new competition the award of a contract for the provision the same works, services and supplies. Annex 2 - Award Evaluation Methodology Introduction The mechanism in this Annex 2 allows the Authority to to determine which of the bids which in accordance with Annex 1 (Award Criteria) it must evaluate offers the best value for money. For the purpose of this Annex 2: