Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that all information included within their responses is accurate at the time of submission and shall remain so throughout the procurement process (subject to any further changes which may occur, and which should be disclosed to the Buyer promptly as outlined in further detail in Section 10 below).
The inclusion of information that is found to be false or misleading may result in the supplier’s exclusion from this tender. Furthermore, if false or misleading information comes to light after a supplier has been awarded a framework/contract, this may be considered as grounds for termination of the framework/contract.
Suppliers must disclose any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or machine learning technologies in the creation of their tender as part of their tender submission. Suppliers must also make clear and provide details of any AI or machine learning technologies used as part of the products/services they intend to provide to the Buyer. If Suppliers confirm that AI or machine learning technologies have been/will be used, Buyer may seek further clarification to establish the accuracy, robustness and credibility of any part of the Supplier’s tender submission.
