Tender Specifications
Tender documents are prepared for the purpose of procuring materials, production unit, services, or site activities. They are used for calling the bids. A tender document usually consists of three parts, namely (i) notice inviting tender, (ii) commercial specification, and (iii) technical specification.
A specification is a document that clearly, accurately and completely describes in detail what the government needs to purchase.
A clear, accurate and complete specification is the foundation of any purchase of goods, services (including consultancies) or building works, and ensures the best chance of getting what the government wants.
Whether the purchase is for a small, simple item or a large, complex item, the specification needs to clearly outline the requirements of these items.
Tender specification is a comprehensive document which clearly, accurately and completely describes in detail what the purchasing organization wants successful bidder to supply. A clear, accurate and complete specification is the foundation of any purchase, and ensures the best chance of getting what the purchasing organization wants. Whether the purchase is for a small simple item, or a large complex plant, or the activities to be performed at the construction site, the technical specification needs to clearly outline the requirements to the bidder.
Tender specification has five mandatory requirements mainly (i) title of the specification, (ii) scope, (iii) statement of requirements, (iv) requirement for quality assurance, and (v) delivery schedule or implementation schedule.