Alcatel period - Revision history

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	* [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).		* [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).

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	= Overview =		= Overview =

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	The purpose of the standstill is to allow unsuccessful bidders the chance to obtain more information on the award of the contract so they can take appropriate action if they believe they have been unfairly treated.		The purpose of the standstill is to allow unsuccessful bidders the chance to obtain more information on the award of the contract so they can take appropriate action if they believe they have been unfairly treated.

−	The Alcatel period derives ~~its name~~ from two European cases (C81/98 - Alcatel Austria v Bundeministerium für Wissenschaft und Verkehr and C212/02 - Commission v Austria) which brought about the change in the law.	+	The term 'Alcatel period' derives from two European cases (C81/98 - Alcatel Austria v Bundeministerium für Wissenschaft und Verkehr and C212/02 - Commission v Austria) which brought about the change in the law.

	= What does it apply to? =		= What does it apply to? =
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	For more information, see Accelerated debrief.		For more information, see Accelerated debrief.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===	+

	* Accelerated debrief.		* Accelerated debrief.

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===

−	~~<ul>~~	+	* Accelerated debrief.
−	~~<li>~~	+	* Breach of contract.
−		+	* Construction contract.
−		+	* Contract award.
−		+	* Contract conditions.
−		+	* Contract documents.
−	Accelerated debrief.~~</li>~~	+	* Contract v tort.
−	~~<li>~~Breach of contract.~~</li>~~	+	* Contracts under seal v under hand.
−	~~<li>~~Construction contract.~~</li>~~	+	* Essentials of a contract.
−	~~<li>~~Contract award.~~</li>~~	+	* Framework contract.
−	~~<li>~~Contract conditions.~~</li>~~	+	* Government Construction Strategy.
−	~~<li>~~Contract documents.~~</li>~~	+	* Letter of award.
−	~~<li>~~Contract v tort.~~</li>~~	+	* OJEU procurement practices.
−	~~<li>~~Contracts under seal v under hand.~~</li>~~	+	* PFI.
−	~~<li>~~Essentials of a contract.~~</li>~~	+	* Procurement route.
−	~~<li>~~Framework contract.~~</li>~~	+	* Public procurement.
−	~~<li>~~Government Construction Strategy.~~</li>~~	+	* Social value act.
−	~~<li>~~OJEU procurement practices.~~</li>~~	+	* Sub-contract.
−	~~<li>~~PFI.~~</li>~~	+	* Tender documentation.
−	~~<li>~~Procurement route.~~</li>~~	+	* Tender processes.
−	~~<li>~~Public procurement.~~</li>~~	+
−	~~<li>~~Social value act.~~</li>~~	+
−	~~<li>~~Sub-contract.~~</li>~~	+
−	~~<li>~~Tender documentation.~~</li>~~	+
−	~~<li>~~Tender processes.~~</li></ul>~~	+

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

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	* Day 10: Standstill period ends at midnight.		* Day 10: Standstill period ends at midnight.
	* Day 11: If no legal challenge is brought forward, the final award of the contract is made.		* Day 11: If no legal challenge is brought forward, the final award of the contract is made.
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		+	In 2009, the provision for an accelerated debrief changed, with the necessary details relating to the contract award decision needing to be provided to all unsuccessful bidders without them having to request it by the end of Day 2.
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		+	For more information, see Accelerated debrief.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===

−	* Breach of contract.	+	<ul>
−	* Construction contract.	+	<li>
−	* Contract award.	+
−	* Contract conditions.	+
−	* Contract documents.	+
−	* Contract v tort.	+
−	* Contracts under seal v under hand.	+	Accelerated debrief.</li>
−	* Essentials of a contract.	+	<li>Breach of contract.</li>
−	* Framework contract.	+	<li>Construction contract.</li>
−	* Government Construction Strategy.	+	<li>Contract award.</li>
−	* OJEU procurement practices.	+	<li>Contract conditions.</li>
−	* PFI.	+	<li>Contract documents.</li>
−	* Procurement route.	+	<li>Contract v tort.</li>
−	* Public procurement.	+	<li>Contracts under seal v under hand.</li>
−	* Social value act.	+	<li>Essentials of a contract.</li>
−	* Sub-contract.	+	<li>Framework contract.</li>
−	* Tender documentation.	+	<li>Government Construction Strategy.</li>
−	* Tender processes.	+	<li>OJEU procurement practices.</li>
		+	<li>PFI.</li>
		+	<li>Procurement route.</li>
		+	<li>Public procurement.</li>
		+	<li>Social value act.</li>
		+	<li>Sub-contract.</li>
		+	<li>Tender documentation.</li>
		+	<li>Tender processes.</li></ul>

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===

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	= Duration of standstill =		= Duration of standstill =

−	The standstill (Alcatel) period will last from 10 to 15 days, depending on the method by which the Alcatel letter is communicated.It is usual that if the means of communication is electronic, that the time period will be 10 days. However, if the means is to be non-electronic then this can be either 15 days from the date of sending, or 10 days from the date of receipt.	+	The standstill (Alcatel) period will last from 10 to 15 days, depending on the method by which the Alcatel letter is communicated.
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		+	It is usual that if the means of communication is electronic, that the time period will be 10 days. However, if the means is to be non-electronic then this can be either 15 days from the date of sending, or 10 days from the date of receipt.

	= Legal background =		= Legal background =

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===

−	* Back-to-back provisions in construction contracts.
	* Breach of contract.		* Breach of contract.
	* Construction contract.		* Construction contract.

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	= Overview =		= Overview =

−	Public contracting authorities must leave a period of least 10 days between a contract award decision and the formal award of the contract. This is known as the standstill (Alcatel) period. It is a legal requirement for all public contracting authority procurement processes covered by the full scope of the EU Procurement Directives. The purpose of the standstill is to allow unsuccessful bidders the chance to obtain more information on the award of the contract so they can take appropriate action if they believe they have been unfairly treated.	+	Public contracting authorities must leave a period of least 10 days between a contract award decision and the formal award of the contract. This is known as the standstill (Alcatel) period. It is a legal requirement for all public contracting authority procurement processes covered by the full scope of the EU Procurement Directives.
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		+	The purpose of the standstill is to allow unsuccessful bidders the chance to obtain more information on the award of the contract so they can take appropriate action if they believe they have been unfairly treated.

	The Alcatel period derives its name from two European cases (C81/98 - Alcatel Austria v Bundeministerium für Wissenschaft und Verkehr and C212/02 - Commission v Austria) which brought about the change in the law.		The Alcatel period derives its name from two European cases (C81/98 - Alcatel Austria v Bundeministerium für Wissenschaft und Verkehr and C212/02 - Commission v Austria) which brought about the change in the law.
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	= Duration of standstill =		= Duration of standstill =

−	The standstill (Alcatel) period will last from 10 to 15 days, depending on the method by which the Alcatel letter is communicated.	+	The standstill (Alcatel) period will last from 10 to 15 days, depending on the method by which the Alcatel letter is communicated.It is usual that if the means of communication is electronic, that the time period will be 10 days. However, if the means is to be non-electronic then this can be either 15 days from the date of sending, or 10 days from the date of receipt.

	= Legal background =		= Legal background =

	The [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/5/contents/made Public Contracts Regulations 2006] implement into law the European Commission’s [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).		The [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/5/contents/made Public Contracts Regulations 2006] implement into law the European Commission’s [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).
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		+	= Timeline =
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		+	The 10-day period is usually scheduled as follows:
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		+	* Day 0: Notification of award decision through the Alcatel letters.
		+	* Day 2: Deadline for unsuccessful bidders to request an ‘accelerated debrief’. This can be a means of obtaining information that may facilitate a challenge to the award.
		+	* Day 3 to 7: Responses must be made to debriefing requests during this period. Should there be delays in providing the necessary information the standstill period can be extended.
		+	* Day 10: Standstill period ends at midnight.
		+	* Day 11: If no legal challenge is brought forward, the final award of the contract is made.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
−	*~~Crown build~~.	+
−	*Government Construction Strategy.	+	* Back-to-back provisions in construction contracts.
−	*OJEU procurement ~~procedures~~.	+	* Breach of contract.
−	*PFI.	+	* Construction contract.
−	*Public procurement.	+	* Contract award.
−	*Social value act.	+	* Contract conditions.
		+	* Contract documents.
		+	* Contract v tort.
		+	* Contracts under seal v under hand.
		+	* Essentials of a contract.
		+	* Framework contract.
		+	* Government Construction Strategy.
		+	* OJEU procurement practices.
		+	* PFI.
		+	* Procurement route.
		+	* Public procurement.
		+	* Social value act.
		+	* Sub-contract.
		+	* Tender documentation.
		+	* Tender processes.

	=== External references ===		=== External references ===
−	*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/5/contents/made Public Contracts Regulations 2006].
−	*[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).

−	[[Category:Procurement]]	+	* [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/5/contents/made Public Contracts Regulations 2006].
−	[[Category:Public_procedures]]	+	* [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).
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		+	[[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Public_procedures]]

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	= What does it apply to? =		= What does it apply to? =

−	The period applies to ‘public contracting authorities’ for the supply of goods, works and services contracts above a threshold value. These thresholds range from around £156,000 for essential local government supplies and services contacts (£101,000 for central government) up to around £3,927,000 for works contracts. Similar regulations apply to utilities companies.	+	The period applies to ‘public contracting authorities’ for the supply of goods, works and services contracts above the threshold value. These thresholds range from around £156,000 for essential local government supplies and services contacts (£101,000 for central government) up to around £3,927,000 for works contracts. Similar regulations apply to utilities companies.

	= Beginning of the standstill period =		= Beginning of the standstill period =

−	The commencement of the standstill (Alcatel) period is from the date the authority decides to award the contract. At this point, the authority will produce ~~the~~ Alcatel ~~Letter~~ indicating the beginning of the standstill. This provides bidders with the opportunity to challenge the award decision before the contracts are signed.	+	The commencement of the standstill (Alcatel) period is from the date the authority decides to award the contract. At this point, the authority will produce an Alcatel letter indicating the beginning of the standstill. This provides bidders with the opportunity to challenge the award decision before the contracts are signed.

	= Duration of standstill =		= Duration of standstill =

−	The standstill (Alcatel) period will last from 10 to 15 days, depending on the method by which the Alcatel ~~Letter~~ is communicated.	+	The standstill (Alcatel) period will last from 10 to 15 days, depending on the method by which the Alcatel letter is communicated.

	= Legal background =		= Legal background =
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	*OJEU procurement procedures.		*OJEU procurement procedures.
	*PFI.		*PFI.
−	*Public procurement.	+	*Public procurement.
	*Social value act.		*Social value act.

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	*[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).		*[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).

		+	[[Category:Procurement]]
	[[Category:Public_procedures]]		[[Category:Public_procedures]]

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= Overview =

Public contracting authorities must leave a period of least 10 days between a contract award decision and the formal award of the contract. This is known as the standstill (Alcatel) period. It is a legal requirement for all public contracting authority procurement processes covered by the full scope of the EU Procurement Directives. The purpose of the standstill is to allow unsuccessful bidders the chance to obtain more information on the award of the contract so they can take appropriate action if they believe they have been unfairly treated.

The Alcatel period derives its name from two European cases (C81/98 - Alcatel Austria v Bundeministerium für Wissenschaft und Verkehr and C212/02 - Commission v Austria) which brought about the change in the law.

= What does it apply to? =

The period applies to ‘public contracting authorities’ for the supply of goods, works and services contracts above a threshold value. These thresholds range from around £156,000 for essential local government supplies and services contacts (£101,000 for central government) up to around £3,927,000 for works contracts. Similar regulations apply to utilities companies.

= Beginning of the standstill period =

The commencement of the standstill (Alcatel) period is from the date the authority decides to award the contract. At this point, the authority will produce the Alcatel Letter indicating the beginning of the standstill. This provides bidders with the opportunity to challenge the award decision before the contracts are signed.

= Duration of standstill =

The standstill (Alcatel) period will last from 10 to 15 days, depending on the method by which the Alcatel Letter is communicated.

= Legal background =

The [http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/5/contents/made Public Contracts Regulations 2006] implement into law the European Commission’s [http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
*Crown build.
*Government Construction Strategy.
*OJEU procurement procedures.
*PFI.
*Public procurement.
*Social value act.

=== External references ===
*[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/5/contents/made Public Contracts Regulations 2006].
*[http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/;ELX_SESSIONID=4jJpJDyhDLYQJ1W1zJCwJFDvD6H3Hnnr1lgglc1HqB7QjvJmWLxz!-1891552801?uri=CELEX:32004L0018 Directive on public procurement] (2004/18/EC).

[[Category:Public_procedures]]