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1. Response Format

1.1. The Tenderer shall respond to each clause with one of the following responses. Should
the tenderer wish to clarify or amplify the response, then the clarification or
amplification shall not change the given meaning of the response statement.

Response Meaning

Complies The equipment/system offered complies fully in all

respects with the specification clause.
Substantially Complies The equipment/system offered does not comply fully
but offers most or a substantial part of the
requirements of the particular clause. Compliance in
excess of 75% of the requirement qualifies for this
category. Areas of non-compliance must be clearly
identified and explained.
Partially Complies The equipment/system offered provides only a part of
the requirements of the clause. Less than 75%
compliance with the clause should invoke this
response. Areas of non-compliance must be clearly
identified and explained.
Does Not Comply The equipment/system offered does not provide the
requirements of the particular clause.
Accepted The Tenderer understands and accepts the conditions
imposed or enunciated by the particular clause and has
included provision for such in the tender.
Not Accepted The Tenderer does not accept the condition imposed
by the particular clause and as such is not included in
the tender. Reasons for non-acceptance must be given.

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