| Total | Interpretation, subject to all gates |
|---|---|
| 0 to less than 50 | Evidence insufficient: clarify or stop |
| 50 to less than 70 | Material remediation: do not treat as production-ready |
| 70 to less than 85 | Candidate for a bounded trial or extended validation |
| 85–100 | Candidate for final acceptance review, not automatic approval |
The best-scoring supplier may still be unaffordable, unneeded or unsuitable. Compare against the current workflow and a “do not purchase yet” option.
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