6  Tendering Process

6.1  The Service Provider shall be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the Market Testing in an efficient and fair manner in accordance with the Market Testing Proposal (and in particular, but without limitation, the Tender Requirements) and shall procure that only Tenderers selected in accordance with this Schedule 16 are invited to submit tenders.  The Service Provider shall ensure that the principle of equality of information to, and treatment of, Tenderers shall apply at all times.

6.2  The Service Provider shall send all necessary documents and information to Tenderers (including, without limitation, the Tender Requirements) in a timely manner.

6.3  Tenders must be assessed for compliance with the Tender Requirements.

6.4  The Service Provider shall bear all costs, fees and expenses associated with Market Testing.