Award
Below are some examples of wording that could be used as award criteria where there may be concerns regarding the use of conflict minerals in the supply chain.
Award criteria must be proportionate and relevant to the subject matter of the contract, and there must be a clear methodology to evaluate responses.
Where services are being procured care must be taken to ensure that requirements placed on bidders are both relevant and proportionate. In terms of materials used a bidder may have responsibility for the manufacture of materials or at least how they are installed.