Preparing the published article.
Electronic Tendering Platforms: Practical Tips
Most tendering risk is really file and deadline management.
Prepare for the platform
| Item | Practical action |
|---|---|
| Accounts | Register and test the login well before the deadline |
| Formats | Confirm permitted file types and size limits |
| Signatures | Check whether digital signatures or tokens are required |
| Upload test | Do a full trial upload days ahead |
| Deadline | Submit early; platforms rarely grant extensions |
Avoidable failures
- Assuming your usual PDF settings are accepted.
- Leaving encryption or password protection on submitted files.
- Uploading the technical file but forgetting the price schedule.
Keep your own complete copy of everything submitted, with timestamps.