Two-Envelope Announcements
How it works
| Element | Implication |
|---|---|
| Envelope one | Technical proposal opened and scored first |
| Envelope two | Price opened only for technically compliant bids |
| Threshold | Non-compliant bids are excluded before price |
| Effect | Technical quality matters more than headline price |
| Risk | A single non-compliance ends the bid |
Bidding implications
- Answer every mandatory requirement explicitly.
- Do not assume price can compensate for a technical gap.
- Check whether any price information is allowed in the technical file.
Evaluation methods are set by the issuer and described in the tender documents.