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When use is made of material being quotations or citations from existing public literature, such use is clearly indicated and due reference indications (source and author) are provided","Supporting evidence of the authorisation of funding from the relevant Participating State(s) is provided as part of the proposal cover letter.","The Tenderer confirms that the tender cover letter contains a confirmation of the validity period required in this CfP (see section 1.2 of the CfP/TC)","The Tenderer confirms, on its behalf and on behalf of its Subcontractor(s), to be compliant with the “Non Benefits Requirements” (see section 1.8 of the CfP/TC)"],"evaluationCriterias":[{"criterion":"Assessment of the market potential (incl. competitiveness). Soundness of the strategic position, credibility of business planning and commercial strategy (incl. pricing strategy, sales opportunities, commercial risks).","weightingFactor":"0%"},{"criterion":"Quality and completeness of technical proposal. 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