scope:

Purpose

A11. The purpose of this ITT is to invite you to propose a solution / best price to meet the Authority's requirement. This documentation explains and sets out the:

a. tender process and timetable for the next stages of the procurement;

b. instructions and conditions that govern this competition;

c. information you must include in your Tender and the required format;

d. administrative arrangements for the receipt and evaluation of Tenders; and

e. Contract Conditions that shall apply in the event that the Authority awards a contract following this competition.

A12. The sections in this ITT and associated documents are structured in line with a generic tendering process and do not indicate importance / precedence.

A13. [see explanatory note 5] This ITT has been issued to all potential Tenderers chosen during the supplier selection stage, listed on page 2 of this DEFFORM 47.

OR

A13. This ITT has been issued to all potential Tenderers that expressed an interest.

A14. [see explanatory note 6] The requirement was advertised by the Authority in the [insert Publication] dated [insert date] with reference to the requirement for [. . .] following the [name of procedure, e.g. Restricted] under the [Insert Public Contracts Regulations 2015 / Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 or Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 - delete as appropriate].

OR

A14. This ITT is exempt from the [Public Contracts Regulations 2015 / Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 / Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 - delete as appropriate] [insert reason for exemption / or state below threshold]. The requirement was advertised by the Authority in the DCO / Contracts Finder dated [insert date] with reference to the requirement for [. . .].

OR

A14. This ITT is totally exempt from advertising and is exempt from the [Public Contracts Regulations 2015 / Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 / Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 - delete as appropriate] under the [insert reason for exemption].

OR

A14. This ITT has been partially advertised but still in full accordance with the [Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 / Public Contracts Regulations 2015 / Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 - delete as appropriate].