MEAT

What is MEAT?

MEAT, or Most Economically Advantageous Tender, is a procurement method where not only the price but also the quality of the tenders is evaluated. The goal is to select the tender that offers the best value, considering both costs and quality aspects. MEAT is used to encourage tenderers to offer more than the minimum requirements and to concretize the wishes of the contracting authority.

Why is this important?

MEAT is important because it allows contracting authorities to focus not only on the lowest price but also on the quality and innovation that tenderers can offer. This leads to better results, higher customer satisfaction, and more sustainable solutions. For companies, it is important to understand how MEAT works so that they can optimize their tenders and increase their chances of success.

Examples

* A municipality that tenders a contract for the construction of a bicycle path can use MEAT to look not only at the price but also at the sustainability of the materials used and the innovation in the design. * A water board that tenders a contract for the maintenance of dikes can use MEAT to pay attention not only to the price but also to the experience of the tenderer and the quality of the maintenance plan.

Tips

* **Read the tender guidelines carefully:** Pay attention to the criteria and the weighting of the quality criteria. * **Demonstrate added value:** Explain how you exceed the client's wishes and what benefits this provides. * **Make the quality measurable:** Use concrete examples and data to substantiate the quality of your offer. * **Find the right balance between price and quality:** Determine the optimal pricing in relation to the quality offered. * **Collaborate with experienced strategists and writers:** They can help in completing the MEAT plan and achieving the highest possible scores.