Helpful tips for Suppliers on Procurement

Helpful Tips for Suppliers on Procurement

Suppliers wishing to do business with the Council may find these tips useful.

Dos and Don'ts

Do's

• Do ensure that you supply ALL the details asked for
• Do ensure that your submission reaches us by the deadline - we are unable to accept tenders that arrive late even if they were posted before the deadline.
• Do study the entire tender document carefully and ensure that you meet all the requirements.
• Do use the pre-formatted tender documents we send you, rather than your own.
• Do contact the purchaser/buyer if you have any queries about any aspects of the tender process.
• Do respond promptly to any requests for further information.
• Do look at the Council's Website and the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) for tender advertisements.

Don'ts

• Don't leave it until the last minute to post applications or tenders.
• Don't forget your tender is legally binding - you cannot alter your submission once received by the Council.
• Don't expect special treatment - we treat all tenders equally.
• Don't forget to ask for a debriefing if your bid is unsuccessful.
• Don't place identifying marks on your tender envelope.
• Don't expect the Council to vary its standard contract terms (the way the Council does its business).