Legacy termsLegacy term
Meat Evaluation
This term is no longer in use under the Procurement Act 2023 regime (from 24 February 2025). See the current equivalent: Most Advantageous Tender.
Quick answer
MEAT is legacy. Awards under the Procurement Act 2023 use Most Advantageous Tender (MAT).
Last updated: 18 May 2026
What was MEAT?
Buyers scored price and quality together to find the "most economically advantageous" offer. Evaluators often used weighted scorecards.
What to use now
Read MAT and published award criteria in each Tender Notice. Update boilerplate in bid methodologies that still say MEAT.
Common questions
What is Meat Evaluation?
MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender) was the PCR 2015 award standard. The Procurement Act 2023 replaces it with Most Advantageous Tender (MAT).
Is this still current after February 2025?
No. Legacy term.