An award criterion formerly used in UK and EU public procurement to identify the tender offering the best overall value, based on a weighted assessment of price, quality, and other published evaluation criteria, rather than lowest price alone. Under the UK Procurement Act 2023, MEAT has been replaced by Most Advantageous Tender (MAT).
Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
A former UK and EU award criterion identifying the best overall value on price and quality, replaced by MAT under the Procurement Act 2023.
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