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1.Request
for Proposal(RFP) Process |
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Basic Information for RFP (outline
of the product, the addresses and deadline for submitting an application,
information necessary for obtaining Procurement Documentation and
other documents, and contact points from which further information
may be requested) is available on our Internet homepage.
This information is available for at least 30 days prior to the
day before the application deadline. In the case of certain standard
off-the-shelf type of products, this period may be shortened.
Procurement Documentation
We produce Procurement Documentation containing detailed
information necessary for submitting an application. It is available
at the contact points specified in the RFP from the date of issuance
of the RFP to the closing date for receipt of applications. The Procurement
Documentation contains information necessary to permit suppliers to
submit applications, such as the follwings:
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- he addresses where applications
should be submitted;
- the contact points where inquiries
are received;
- he closing date for receipt of applications;
- any economic and technical requirements,
financial guarantees and information required from suppliers;
- quantity of the product to be supplied;
- a description of the product required
or a description of its relevant requirements;
- the proposed delivery date;
- the proposed number of suppliers
to be selected;
- the criteria for the selection;
- the terms of payment;
- any other terms and conditions.
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Reception of Proposals
Suppliers wishing to participate in this procurement
process may submit their proposals to the contact points specified
in the RFP.
Selection / Contract
We evaluate the applications in accordance with the
selection criteria set forth in the Procurement Documentation, select
the supplier(s) which are determined to be the most advantageous,
then enter into contract negotiations with the selected supplier(s). |
- When we make a final decision regarding procurement,
we consider functional and performance factors, price and other
factors specified in the Procurement Documentation. The price-cost
evaluation may be based on the total life cycle cost of procurement.
- Testing of proposed products or prototypes may
be required as part of the selection process. If we conduct technical
evaluations and system performance evaluations, they will be conducted
under the same conditions for all suppliers in the selection.
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| 2.Supplier's
Proposal Process |
Introduction of Products
Product introductions from suppliers wishing to participate
in our procurement are welcome.
Technical Discussions
If necessary, technical information regarding our
functional requirements are provided. Technical meetings may be held
when appropriate.
Reception of Proposals
We provide suppliers with information (including selection
criteria) which is necessary for their proposals.
Selection / Contract
We evaluate applications and make a selection in accordance
with the criteria set forth in the provided information.
If we have not yet procured the proposed product or its equivalent,
we will award a contract to the selected supplier. |
- Testing of proposed products or prototypes may
be required as part of the selection.
- We will disclose the award of the contract in
an appropriate manner when the selected supplier and we can agree
that it will be of mutual benefit.
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| 3.Follow-on
Purchase Process |
Additional Purchases
We purchase the product or additional units of the
product from Qualified Suppliers through the RFP Process or the Supplier's
Proposal Process. In this case, we may limit the number of suppliers
to be awarded the contracts to an appropriate number for the quantity
of the product to be supplied.
Qualified Suppliers
The supplier(s) successfully selected through the RFP Process or the
Supplier's Proposal Process will be considered as Qualified Supplier(s).
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| Procurement of products using Holding Company's
R&D Results |
- Products using the Holding Company's
R&D results may be procured through the Follow-on Purchase
Process by the companies who bear fundamental research costs,
such as NTT EAST and NTT WEST. In such a case, the supplier(s)
qualified by the Holding Company may be considered as Qualified
Supplier(s).
- When such products are commonly
used by NTT EAST and NTT WEST, the Holding Company may procure
them jointly with NTT EAST and NTT WEST.
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