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Tender purpose and tender notice contents

Short answer

A tender is a formal offer to carry out works, supply goods or provide services at stated price and conditions. Its purpose is to obtain economic price through competition, transparency, accountability and a legal contract basis. The notice must include employer, scope, procurement method, eligibility, bid document price, bid security, submission and opening dates, and completion period.

Define tender. Explain the purpose of tender. List the essential informations to be contained in the tender notice.

A tender is a formal offer submitted by a bidder to carry out works, supply goods or provide services at a stated price and conditions, in answer to an invitation by the employer.

Purpose of tender

  • To obtain the work at the most economic, competent price through competition.
  • To ensure transparency, fairness and equal opportunity to all eligible bidders.
  • To select a capable contractor by clear criteria.
  • To maintain accountability and prevent corruption in the use of public funds.
  • To create a clear legal basis (price, time, quality) that becomes the contract.
  • To meet legal requirements; the Public Procurement Act 2063 makes competitive bidding the normal method above the threshold.

Essential information in the tender notice

  1. Name and address of the employer.
  2. Name, scope, location and quantity of the work.
  3. Procurement method (national or international competitive).
  4. Qualification and eligibility requirements.
  5. Place, time and price of the bidding documents.
  6. Amount and validity of bid security.
  7. Deadline, place of submission, and date and time of bid opening.
  8. Period for completion.
  9. Pre-bid meeting or site visit, if any.
  10. Right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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