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This part of ISO 10845 sets out standard conditions for the calling for expressions of interest which

a) bind the employer and respondent to behave in a particular manner,

b) establish what is required for a respondent to submit a compliant submission,

c) make known to respondents the evaluation criteria, and d) establish the manner in which the employer conducts the process of calling for expressions of interest. This part of ISO 10845 is intended for use in procurements relating to goods, services and construction works and certain disposals other than by auction.

NOTE 1 Annex A contains commentary on the clauses in this part of ISO 10845. Annex B provides guidance on how to develop the submission data for a call for expressions of interest using this part of ISO 10845.

NOTE 2 ISO 10845-2 establishes the manner in which calls for expressions of interest should be formatted and compiled. The standard conditions contained in this part of ISO 10845 can, by reference, be incorporated in procurement documents formatted and compiled in accordance with the provisions of ISO 10845-2.