Tendering

The following pages aim to give an overview of the Tendering procedure. This includes the preparation before the tendering process is started, what the tender thresholds are, and how to handle receipt of tenders, along with all other relevant information.

The definitions of "quotations" and "tenders" vary from institution to institution. The interpretation used for the purposes of this guide is that "quotation" is the relatively straightforward exercise of seeking price and delivery details for goods or services which are easily specified. A "tender" is the more formal and detailed exercise of obtaining sealed bids for goods or services where the value is high, or the specification is detailed or complex, or where special terms and conditions apply.