Transparent, repeatable criteria to score proposals.
| # | Criterion | Weight % | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technical compliance | 25 | IEC 61131-3 / ISA-95 |
| 2 | Architecture & scalability | 10 | Open protocols, redundancy |
| 3 | Compatibility & migration | 10 | Cut-over without downtime |
| 4 | Operations & Solution | 10 | Local support, warranty |
| 5 | Training & docs | 5 | Materials quality |
| 6 | CapEx | 15 | Direct quotations |
| 7 | TCO (10y) | 10 | Solution, upgrades, energy |
| 8 | Schedule & risk | 5 | Realistic plan |
| 9 | Vendor experience | 5 | Relevant references |
| 10 | Innovation & roadmap | 5 | AI/APC/Analytics potential |