What should I check before submitting a tender?
2 min read · Prepared by TenderChecker
Short answer
Check that you are using the latest buyer documents, every question and sub-question is answered, limits and formats are met, evidence is included, pricing is consistent, required forms are signed and attached, and you know the exact deadline and submission method.
Key points
- ✓Latest documents and clarifications
- ✓Every question and sub-question answered
- ✓Forms signed, files attached, deadline and portal confirmed
Leave time
Upload portals can be slow. Aim to submit well before the deadline, as late bids are usually rejected.
Read as the evaluator
Read each answer against the question and scoring guide only, asking 'where is the proof?' for every claim.
Quick self-check before you submit
- ☐ Clarification log reviewed
- ☐ Limits and formats met
- ☐ Pricing consistent with written answers
- ☐ Upload completed well before the deadline
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General guidance only, not legal advice. Always follow the buyer's own tender documents.