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What Is Lotting?
The practice of dividing a procurement into lots, including any cap on how many lots one supplier can win.
Must buyers consider lotting?
Yes. For larger procurements, buyers must consider whether the requirement could reasonably be split into lots and, if they decide not to, explain why.
How can a requirement be divided?
By geography, product or service type, or quantity, depending on what makes sense for the market.
What does lotting mean for SMEs?
Smaller lots lower the barrier to entry, letting SMEs bid for the part they specialise in rather than the whole contract.
