Legal verification of the correctness of the tender proposal

Participation in tenders is a great chance to receive a government order and profit from the sale of goods, services, and works without any special risks. Of course, the process of participating in public procurement is accompanied by extensive preparation. A lawyer specializing in tender support will help to significantly simplify this process. One of the primary tasks will be a legal check of the correctness of the tender proposal. The lawyers of our law firm will be your reliable assistants in this matter. Our specialists have the necessary theoretical and practical training in the field of participation in public procurement.

What should be considered in the process of preparing a tender proposal?

What is a tender proposal of a public procurement participant? It is a package of documents prepared in accordance with the requirements of the tender customer. That is, it is not just a document describing the subject of the procurement, it is the entire complex of forms, instructions and requirements that were provided by the customer. It is on the basis of the initial data provided by the customer that the tender proposal is developed.

We recommend that you be as careful as possible in the process of preparing tender documentation (hereinafter referred to as TD). Among the main nuances that need to be taken into account:

• 100% compliance with all instructions.

Any deviation from the format provided by the customer is grounds for disqualification of the participant.

• Provision of a complete package of documents.

If, for example, at least one certificate or certificate is missing, this may also be the reason for rejection of the proposal.

• Compliance with qualification criteria.

The participant must confirm the availability of resources, experience, financial capacity in strict accordance with the requirements.

• Correct registration.

For electronic bidding, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the requirements for signatures, seals, etc.

Therefore, it is necessary to clearly understand the requirements for tender documentation that were established by the customer.

How do lawyers check the correctness of the tender proposal?

Before preparing a tender proposal, we recommend conducting a legal analysis of the tender document provided by the customer. What exactly do our lawyers pay attention to?

1. Firstly, this is compliance with current legislation. Our specialists will check whether the documentation contains illegal or discriminatory requirements. All requirements must be formulated clearly and do not allow ambiguous provisions.
2. Secondly, qualification criteria and technical specifications. Qualification criteria must not be excessive and correspond to the subject of the procurement.
3. Thirdly, the subject of the procurement must be described in as much detail as possible and correspond to the capabilities of potential participants. When analyzing the tender document, lawyers pay attention to the terms of the future contract, namely the responsibility of the parties, payment, and deadlines.

If, as a result of the legal review of the customer’s documentation, illegal or discriminatory requirements or inaccuracies were identified, the participant has the legal right to appeal to the customer. The application is made through the electronic procurement system. This document should be given special attention, as it is an important tool for protecting the customer’s rights even before submitting a tender offer.

Advantages of legal verification of the correctness of the tender proposal

The main advantage of engaging a lawyer is a significant increase in the chances of successful participation in public procurement and minimizing possible risks.

Our lawyers:

• Will analyze the customer’s documentation.

The analysis is aimed at identifying unclear wording, risks, and discriminatory conditions.

• Will help with the preparation of requests.

In the process of participating in public procurement, it is important to correctly formulate requests for clarification or requirements for making changes to the documentation.

• Will check your tender proposal.

Our lawyers will check the completeness of the provided package of documents and compliance with all requirements of current legislation.

At a preliminary consultation, we will advise on the nuances of participating in public procurement: auction rules, stages of conduct, etc. If your rights as a participant are violated during participation in the tender, our lawyers will help with the appeal. If your proposal is the winner, we will review the contract before signing it.

Contact our company’s lawyers! Legal review of the correctness of the tender proposal will be carried out qualitatively and as quickly as possible!