Where a vendor is likely to be awarded a Contract and there is a need to advise that vendor that it is being considered for such award before a Notice of Award can be issued to the vendor, the Procurement Officer/Assistant may issue a Notice of Consideration for Award to such vendor.

Such notice may be used if the expiration of the time limit for the acceptance of an offer is imminent or for other appropriate reasons. However, to the extent possible, the use of such notices shall be avoided, to protect the legal interests of the Organisation in the event a contractual instrument cannot be agreed upon. The notice may be transmitted by facsimile.