Under this procedure the utility will select a certain number of providers of its choice and negotiate terms with them, before ultimately selecting one preferred bid after the negotiation process has taken place. Within the negotiation procedure, utilities are obliged by procurement legislation to ensure that adequate competition is ensured.
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