Cap.22:23 Puauc PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL OF Puauc AssETs No.S/2017 several lots which are to be bid together, where it is anticipated that the award of several separate contracts may result in the best overall value for the procuring entity or meet any environmental, social and economic objectives referred to in section 4(l)(e). (2) A procurement requirement shall not be divided(a) in order to avoid financial thresholds prescribed for the purposes of determining the appropriate procurement method, whether such division is by way of splitting a quantity of a single procurement requirement or splitting of a generic procurement requirement into several lots; or (b) where the award of several separate contracts would create problems of compatibility or inter-changeability between goods, construction works or services procured as separate lots, or would unduly strain contract administration resources; or (c) where the award of several separate contracts would invalidate or otherwise restrict any contractor's warranty or liability; or (d) where the award of several separate contracts would increase the costs of servicing, maintenance or similar requirements. (3) Where a procurement requirement that could be procured through a single procurement contract is divided into lots, the procuring entity shall(a) permit bidders to bid for a single lot, any combination of lots or all lots; and (b) ensure, prior to awarding the contract, that the recommended contract award or combination of contract awards offers the best overall value for the procuring entity. 26 Market consultations ( l) Before initiating any procurement procedure, a procuring entity may conduct market consultations with a view to preparing the contract specifications and informing potential bidders of the entity's procurement plans and requirements. (2) In the course of market consultations, a procuring entity may receive technical information and advice from independent experts or authorities and from potential bidders, and may use that information and advice in planning and conducting their procurement: Provided that the procuring entity(a) shall ensure that its use of the information or advice does not distort competition and does not infringe the principles of non-discrimination and transparency; and (b) without limiting paragraph (a), where the information or advice was supplied by a bidder, shall communicate the information or advice to all other bidders. PARTY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS 27 Description of subject-matter of procurement ( 1) A procuring entity shall ensure that its bidding documents(a) set out clearly a full and appropriately detailed description of the procurement requirement, including(i) the quality and quantity required; and (ii) its function and the purpose for which it is required; and (iii) any requirements relating to its performance, safety features and its safe disposal; and 59