MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender)
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Also known as: Most Economically Advantageous Tender
Last reviewed April 2026
The evaluation method that weighs quality alongside price — required for most above-threshold Irish contracts.
The evaluation method that considers quality and other factors alongside price. Contracting authorities assign weightings to criteria (e.g., 60% quality, 40% price). Required for most above-threshold contracts in Ireland. Sub-criteria must be transparent and published in the tender documents.
Recent tenders mentioning MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender)
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