Selection processes in study sample

Non-price competition

•  Also referred to as the 'single TOC'

•  The NOPs are selected solely on the basis of non-price criteria.

Price competition

•  Also referred to as the 'multiple TOC'

•  The NOPs are selected using both non-price criteria and outturn price (TOC) criteria.

Hybrid

•  There are various hybrids that include both non-price criteria and commercial criteria but not full outturn price. These may include competitive selection criteria based on design innovation, profit margins, budget pricing and commercial framework.