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Considerations for
contracting authority (“CA”)
If proceedings likely and/or are issued:
Prepare and issue contract award notice.
Prepare responses to the queries from
challenger.
Consider extending the standstill (and
limitation) period.
Address any early disclosure requests.
Set up confidentiality ring/undertakings for
confidential information.
Liaise with other bidders where necessary.
Consider disclosing relevant
evaluation documents (NB
confidentiality).
Consider, if necessary, whether steps
can be taken to resolve complaint
through re-evaluation or unwinding
part of the procurement process.
Agree stay or call for service of Claim
Form.
Issue document preservation notice
internally.
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award notice
Standstill period 8 working days
Issue Claim Form
and notify CA
Considerations for challenger
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Review contract award
notice with bid team.
Request extension
to standstill (and, if
necessary, limitation) to
address queries.
Request information and
core evaluation materials.
Instruct counsel.
Automatic
supension
If concerns remain, issue
Claim Form and notify
CA.
Claim Form must be
served within 4 months.
Consider whether to
issue application for an
expedited trial.
Limitation period 30 days
Issue application
for expedited trial
Particulars of Claim
Propose stay of
proceedings if further
correspondence could
resolve matters.
Otherwise, prepare
Particulars of Claim
within 14 days of service
of Claim Form.
Issue document
preservation notice
internally.
