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c) The minimum number of tenders required (normally 3) must be related to the approximate value (ex VAT) of the proposed order or contract. When pre-defined threshold values are reached then EU legislation will regulate all aspects of the tendering process. RoS has set the financial limits above which the following actions contained in Overview of Procurement Procedures must be followed.
(viii) Tenders.
Each set of Invitation to Tender documents shall, in all respects, be uniform and contain details of technical and other specifications and must also include a copy of appropriate set of RoS standard Terms and Conditions of Purchase (or any amended Terms and Conditions as approved by Legal Services) [see Appendix B],
(ix) Competition Levels
Note: More detailed information on Competition Levels can be found in Appendix C
(x) Non Competitive Action (NCA)
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