## 18. PROVISION OF SERVICES - RE-OPENING OF COMPETITION 

At the conclusion of this tender procedure, at least 3 contractors will be awarded multiple framework contracts. These contractors will then be eligible to bid for specific future projects based on the ‘Re- opening of Competition’ procedure, which is explained below: 

 ENISA launches a ‘Request for Proposals’ (tender procedure) on a specific subject matter to each of the contractors awarded a framework contract. The proposal shall only consist of a technical offer and will not require any administrative paperwork or proof of economic stability to be re-submitted. 

 The Framework Contractors will be required to respond typically within 10 - 14 working days with a detailed technical proposal. This offer will contain all aspects regarding: 

 Technical content relevant to the specific subject matter 

 Experts proposed ( they should be from the pool of experts already included in the contract but alternatives can be proposed in exceptional circumstances which are well documented ) 

 A project plan 

 Proposed duration of consultancy in person-days 

 Cost 

 ENISA will evaluate all offers received by the closing date for reception of proposals. A Specific Contract will be awarded to the best offer in terms of the following award criteria: 

## Quality: 

## Price: 

  Compliance with the technical description: 50% 

  Quality of the proposal to provide the requested services: 50% 

 Number of person-days and price per person-day required to complete the project  (can be lower but NOT higher than prices given in original tender) 

The Quality/Price ratio will be set at 70/30. 

PB = (Person-days x person-day price) 

For each Specific Contract the contractor will designate a Project Manager. The Project Manager will be responsible for overall management of the assignment, the timely completion of the activities and the quality and timely delivery of the deliverables. 

