Preparing the published article.
A Tender Risk Register for Bidders
Bid risk is project risk you accepted before you won.
What to record
| Risk | Typical control |
|---|---|
| Scope ambiguity | Written clarification before submission |
| Site conditions | Survey and written assumptions |
| Interface gaps | Named owners per interface |
| Schedule | Buffer on long-lead items |
| Payment | Milestones tied to verifiable events |
| Penalties | Check the cap against project value |
How to use it
- Review it at the bid decision meeting, not after award.
- Price the risks you cannot transfer.
- Hand it to the project team at kick-off.
A risk register is a management tool. It does not replace contractual protection.