(28 Jul 2014, 8:41 pm)aureolin wrote But at the same time, Nexus' hands are tied to an extent. Because the contract is of a value where it has to go through European procurement (i.e. via the OJEU), the "lowest cost" or "most economically advantageous tender" has to be chosen. In my view, the former is always going to be the one coming in to play, as the latter is open to massive interpretation. Stagecoach could provide an all singing dancing whistling service, but if it's going to cost them 1k more a month than GCT can provide for a basic (but compliant) service, then we all know who's going to get it.
That's my understanding anyway?
Mine too, as common sense has no play here.
There is technically nothing to stop GCT bidding and winning the 21 contract if QCS appears....that is frankly terrifying