applicable) are distributed for each task. It also assesses the global allocation of time and resources to the project and to each task or deliverable, and whether this allocation is adequate for the work. The tender should provide details on the allocation of time and resources and the rationale behind the choice of this allocation. Details should be provided as part of the technical offer and not simply as part of the financial offer. 

## 3 Quality control measures (20 points – minimum threshold 10) 

This criterion will assess the quality control system applied to the service foreseen in these tender specifications concerning the quality of the deliverables, the language quality check, and continuity of the service in case of absence of a member of the team. The quality control system should be detailed in the tender and specific to the tasks at hand; a generic quality control system will result in a low score. 

## 3.5. Award (ranking of tenders) 

Having examined the tenders from a technical point of view, the evaluation committee will proceed considering which is the economically most advantageous offer taking into account only those tenders that have obtained at least 65 out of the 100 points that are available for the technical quality of the bid . The evaluation committee will then proceed with the financial comparison of the tenders retained for further consideration according to the ranking procedure below. 

The bid offering the best value for money will be chosen, provided that the minimum number of points cited above is achieved. The ranking of the tenders will be calculated as follows: 

 All bids that do not reach the stated technical sufficiency levels for each individual award criteria will not be considered for contract award. 

 All bids that have passed the individual levels and score 65 or higher are deemed to be technically sufficient. Then the price is divided by the total number of points awarded to obtain the price-quality ratio. The award of the contract will be made in accordance with the lowest ratio. 

The Commission reserves the right not to select any tender if the amounts tendered exceed the budget envisaged for this project. 

## Reserve clause: 

Please note that budgetary implementation of the contract is subject to the following conditions: 

* Adoption of the legal basis - The Life Regulation is the instrument under which DG Environment policy implementation will be carried out for the period 2021-2027. The LIFE Regulation is expected to be published in the OJ in June 2021 and will enter into force after its publication; 

* Approval of the annual work programme for the respective year of implementation. 

Achieving these conditions is outside the control of the contracting authority. 

