Overview
This regulation sets out the rules on how contracting authorities may reduce the number of tenders to be negotiated as part of a competitive procedure with negotiation or the number of tenders to be discussed as part of a competitive dialogue procedure.
Objective at this commercial stage
Tenders must be evaluated by contracting authorities in accordance with the award criteria set out in the procurement documents.
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities should:
- ensure that the number of tenders remaining in the final stage of the procurement process makes for genuine competition in so far as there are enough tenders, solutions or qualified candidates
- evaluate tenders in accordance with the award criteria set out in the procurement documents.
Legal framework
See also in the Procurement Act 2023:
- Section 20(4)(a): Competitive tendering procedures
Additional support and guidance
Make sure you:
- read the regulation
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
