subject: Useful Tendering Tips [print this page] Author: Dr.Irfan Ahmad Author: Dr.Irfan Ahmad
Tendering can be a difficult process, especially if this is the first time you have ever participated in it. Here are some useful tips that can be handy! Consult an expert, especially if you are new to tendering There are some excellent websites and consultants which provides guidance to tendering. They can be expensive but are worth spending the money. Thoroughly Research the tender opportunities If you do not know the tender background, it will be difficult to prepare your responses to suit the specific needs of the tendering department. Therefore, before you start to complete any documentation, or even decide to apply, find out the background to the tender. Ask yourself if you are good at? Make sure that the goods or service you are offering meets the specifications the tendering department. It is always better to take part in the tender which is related to your specialized field of supply or services. Plan the time period required to complete the tender documentation Complex and high value tenders contain many queries. The standard of your answers will reflect the amount of time and concentration you put in your response. It is also important to avoid confusion towards the end of the tender submission, so plan your time carefully. Ensure that you have the right team for the job It may mean having a tender manager with subordinates working on various aspects of tendering process; someone must be a coordinator to pull it all together. Make a tender calendar and make sure everyone knows what they must do . A tender can very easily be ruined by poor time management. Deliver your best Make sure you are good at what you do and concentrate on delivering the best product or services you offer. Its always good to win a tender and you have to be able to do well to satisfy the tendering department. This will make it much easier to win your next tender.About the Author:
Dr.Irfan Ahmad is the Chief Editor of www.tenderserviceonline.com and CEO Tender Service Pakistan.He has twenty years of experience in providing tender information services to the clients. He has written two books on tendering by the name of "Managing Tender Business" and "Combating Procurement Frauds"
