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Yes, through corrigendum notices. If errors are found or clarifications needed, contracting authorities publish corrections. Always check for corrigenda before submitting your bid, and sign up for alerts.

The contract notice is the public announcement on TED. After expressing interest, you may receive an invitation to tender (ITT) with full tender documentation. Some procedures combine these, while others are two-stage.

Only those above EU thresholds must be published on TED as contract notices. Below-threshold tenders may be published on national platforms or authority websites. Germany also uses platforms like eVergabe and Bund.de.

Late bids are automatically rejected - no exceptions. Deadlines are strict and legally binding. Set internal deadlines several days before the official deadline to account for unexpected issues.

Not always. Many notices link to where full documents can be downloaded (often requiring registration on a procurement platform). Some smaller tenders include everything in the notice itself.

The tender notice will specify the contract type. Look for the 'Type of contract' field. If unclear, read the description - works involve building/construction, supplies involve purchasing goods, services involve activities performed.

Yes, if you can commit to the terms. Framework agreements provide ongoing opportunities without repeated full tenders. However, being on a framework doesn't guarantee work - you may still compete for each call-off.

A DPS is an electronic system for purchasing commonly used goods, services, or works. It's entirely online, allows new suppliers to join at any time (unlike frameworks), and individual contracts are awarded through mini-competitions among qualified suppliers.

Yes. EU thresholds vary by contract type and contracting authority. Works contracts have higher thresholds than supplies and services. Central government authorities have lower thresholds than other bodies. Check current thresholds on the EU website.

Typically 2-6 months total. The notice gives you 30-60 days to prepare and submit your bid, then evaluation takes 1-3 months, followed by a standstill period. More complex tenders can take longer.

Generally no. Once submitted, bids are locked. Some platforms allow withdrawal and resubmission before the deadline, but this varies. Always verify submission procedures. The safest approach is to submit once, correctly.

This may disqualify your bid. Authorities can request clarifications but usually cannot accept missing mandatory documents. Use a checklist to ensure everything is included before submission.

Yes, absolutely. Site visits provide crucial information not in documents and show your commitment. Attendance may be mandatory for certain works contracts. Information from site visits can be used in bids.

Clarifications are typically published on the procurement platform or sent to all registered bidders. Check regularly and before finalizing your bid. Questions are usually anonymized when published.

No. You must submit via the specified method. If electronic submission is required, paper bids will be rejected. If you have technical difficulties, contact the authority immediately, but don't assume alternatives are acceptable.

After award decision, unsuccessful bidders are notified and have 10-15 days to challenge the decision if they believe the process was unfair. During this period, the contract cannot be signed. This protects bidders' rights.

Not always. The tender will specify which certifications are mandatory vs. desirable. However, not having commonly expected certifications (like ISO 9001) can severely reduce your competitiveness.

Provide what you have, plus alternative evidence: bank references, credit ratings, shareholder commitments, or parent company guarantees if applicable. Some tenders allow consortia where a larger partner provides financial standing.

You can bid while certification is in progress, but only if the tender allows 'commitment to obtain' certification by contract start. Most tenders require certifications at bid submission or at latest by contract signature.

Search for your company name in the search bar, select it from the suggestions, and you'll see all matching tenders on your company profile page. Learn more in the "Searching for Tenders" section above.

Expert Search lets you find tenders by selecting procurement categories (CPV codes) and keywords directly, without searching for a company first. The main search finds tenders matched to a specific company's profile, while Expert Search finds tenders across your entire industry. See the "Expert Search" section for details.

Precise Matching uses a company's exact CPV codes, keywords, and regional NUTS codes to find highly targeted tenders. Industry-Level Matching broadens the search to the company's entire industry sector and country, returning more results. You can toggle between modes on any company profile page. See "Precise Matching" for more information.

Yes. Hello Tender FREE includes up to 5 saved Expert Searches. Once saved, you'll receive a daily email notification whenever new tenders matching your search criteria are published. Manage your saved searches from the Saved Searches page in your account.

Hello Tender FREE covers the core monitoring workflow: watch companies, save notices, save Expert Searches, and receive notification emails. PLUS adds AI insights, company summaries, and document downloads. PRO UNLIMITED adds document analysis, preparation workflows, checklists, and personal onboarding.

Hello Tender FREE includes up to 10 watched companies simultaneously. If your account has a higher plan-specific limit, you'll see it in your dashboard. You can manage your watched companies anytime from your account dashboard.

Click the bookmark icon on any tender card to save it. Hello Tender FREE includes up to 100 saved notices. Access your saved tenders from "Saved Notices" in your account. See the "Saving Notices" section for details.

You'll receive emails when new tenders match your watched companies (daily), when deadlines are approaching (a few days before), and when saved tenders are updated. See "Email Notifications" for more details.

Click "View Details" on any tender card, then click "Download PDF" in the detail sheet. Document downloads and company summaries are available on PLUS and PRO UNLIMITED. See "Downloading Documents" for more information.

Green = 15+ days remaining, Yellow = 8-14 days, Red = 0-7 days (urgent), Gray = deadline passed. The "Company Profiles" section explains this in detail.

Go to the company's profile page and click "Stop Watching", or visit the "Watched Companies" page in your account to manage all watched companies at once.

Yes! Go to your Account page, find the Email Preferences section, and select your preferred language from the dropdown menu.

Click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any notification email, or go to your Account page and toggle off email notifications in the Email Preferences section.