Preparing the published article.
Tender Timetable Planning for Suppliers
Work backwards from the deadline, then add a week.
A workable plan
| Stage | What to allow |
|---|---|
| Study | 2 to 3 days to read the documents properly |
| Clarifications | Submit questions by the stated deadline |
| Technical response | 1 to 2 weeks of engineering time |
| Pricing | 3 to 5 days, after the technical scope is frozen |
| Review | 1 week for internal approvals |
| Submittal | 2 days early, never on the day |
Why plans slip
- Engineering answers arrive after pricing has started.
- Approval signatures are needed from people who are travelling.
- The portal rejects a file format nobody tested.
Timetables are set by the issuer. Build your internal plan around the published dates.