1.  Introduction

Following the detailed evaluation of Bidder's detailed solutions in response to the Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions issued in [insert date], [insert name of Authority] ('Authority') has resolved to invite [two] organisations to submit refined solutions for the provision of [insert details of service] before proceeding to close competitive dialogue and seek Final Tenders.

The objective of the Authority in inviting refined solutions is to allow Bidders the opportunity to enhance, fine-tune and clarify their original proposals and undertake additional due diligence work in order to produce comprehensive Bids in final form. The objective of having solutions in final form is so that the Authority can close competitive dialogue and call for Final Tenders before selecting a Preferred Bidder and achieve contractual and financial close in accordance with the Bid timetable set out in the ISDS Instructions and Guidance to Bidders [as amended by these Instructions].

This Invitation to Submit Refined Solutions (ISRS) sets out the Instructions and Guidance for preparing your refined solutions for the provision of [insert details of project] to the Authority.

Terms defined in Appendix • of the ISDS Instructions and Guidance to Bidders issued in [insert date] will have the same meaning in these Instructions unless expressly provided otherwise.

These Instructions are deemed to incorporate the ISDS Instructions and Guidance to Bidders, as well as the ISDS Circulars [insert numbers of ISDS Circulars] and other correspondence previously issued, unless otherwise expressly mentioned in these Instructions. The Instructions set out hereafter shall take precedence over any prior instruction that conflict.