Imagine your engineering company is pitching for a large bore-drilling contract. The RFT says that the prospect wants an air-head and push-tube hammer capable of 250mm+ HQ/8-inch DTH, right? Wrong. They want a bore hole that’s the right size. It’s an important distinction to understand. Here’s why. How does the prospect benefit? All your prospect … Read more
If you’re still wondering if tendering is worth all the time and effort, then here are ten good reasons why you really should consider it. 1. You’ve got to be in it to win it. Seriously. If you don’t tender, someone else will. They’ll end up winning a contract that could have advanced your business … Read more
Not winning the government tender you’ve worked so hard to put together can be a bitter pill to swallow. But before you drown in a sea of disappointment, make sure to request a debrief to ascertain just how well your proposal went down. There’s much insight to be gained if you ask the right questions. … Read more
When submitting a tender, score extra brownie points with the assessment panel by taking care to include some well-constructed bios of key team members. Doing so helps add a more personal aspect to your submission, giving your tender bid a more well-rounded approach. What are the key elements of a good bio? Tone. A conversational … Read more
When it comes to the importance of using clear, concise language in a tender submission, Fergal McGovern, CEO of Visible Thread, doesn’t pull any punches. Using wordy language peppered with clichés and trite phrases, he says, is the ‘easiest way to sabotage an otherwise strong bid’. Here’s a selection of those he suggests you avoid at all costs. Delighted to – This should go without saying. Use … Read more
What does the Tenderer really want? How to ask questions during the Tender process. Once you’ve read all the Request for Tender (RFT) documents supplied by the client, the chances are that you will have many questions! First, clients want the best possible responses to their RFTs. Sometimes they are open to potential tenderers making enquiries … Read more
When writing a tender to any level of Australian government – local, state or federal – you need to be 100 per cent sure your response is 100 per cent compliant if you want to even get a look in. John Sheridan is an Australian Government ICT senior executive who recently gave a presentation covering … Read more
What steps you can take to make sure you write your tender or proposal so it stands a chance? Preparation is vital Tendering is undoubtedly a big user of that rarest of commodities: time. You can make best use of your precious hoard of minutes by not wasting a single second being disorganised. Businesses serious … Read more
Not all stress is created equal when it comes to writing a tender to win or renew business. It’s true that a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial; a great opportunity is exciting, causing a rush of energy and enthusiasm that can be channelled into a winning proposal. More often than not, however, tender … Read more
The deadline is looming. You’re putting together an important tender, and you just can’t find the content you need. You know you’ve spent hours crafting a great response to a similar question a year or so ago – but which tender was it? Most people who’ve tendered for business will be familiar with this scenario. … Read more
