Rated requirement

A part of the bid that earns points, such as approach, team experience or project plan. Rated requirements decide who wins among bids that pass the mandatory checks.

Also called: Point-rated criteria, Scored question

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Mandatory requirement

A pass-or-fail condition a bid must meet to be scored at all, such as a certification, insurance level or minimum years of experience. Missing one means the bid is rejected unread.

Evaluation criteria

How the buyer will score bids: the questions or factors, how many points each is worth, and how price is weighed against quality. They are published in the tender and must be followed.