Tenders
Overview
Tenders
Overview
The Tenders page is the central workspace for managing all tender-related activities within Dafater. It helps organizations plan, publish, track, and evaluate tenders in a structured and transparent way. This page supports controlled procurement and sales processes, ensuring fairness, compliance, and clear decision-making when dealing with multiple suppliers or bidders.
What This Page Is Used For
From a business operations perspective, the Tenders page is used to:
- Initiate and manage tenders for goods, services, or projects
- Invite and track bids from multiple vendors or partners
- Compare offers based on price, terms, and other evaluation criteria
- Ensure transparency and consistency in procurement or sales decisions
- Maintain a complete record of tender activities for audit and review
Key Features and Functionality
The Tenders page supports the full tender lifecycle, including:
- Tender Creation and Listing – View all tenders in one place with their current status (e.g., draft, open, closed, awarded).
- Bid Management – Track received bids and monitor vendor participation.
- Status Tracking – Easily identify which tenders are active, under evaluation, or finalized.
- Reference Information – Access tender details such as deadlines, scope, and responsible teams.
- Decision Support – Review and compare submissions to support fair and informed awarding decisions.
How to Navigate and Use the Page Effectively
- Start by reviewing the tenders list, which shows all tenders along with their key details and status.
- Use filters or search to quickly find a specific tender by name, date, or status.
- Open a tender to review its scope, timelines, and participating vendors.
- Monitor progress regularly to ensure deadlines are met and evaluations are completed on time.
- Update the tender status as it moves from planning to evaluation and final award.
Common Business Scenarios
This page is commonly used in situations such as:
- Requesting competitive bids for purchasing equipment, materials, or services
- Managing large projects that require formal vendor selection
- Ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies or regulatory requirements
- Comparing multiple offers to achieve the best value for the organization
- Maintaining documented evidence of fair and transparent tender processes
Important Information Displayed on the Page
The Tenders page typically highlights:
- Tender name and reference
- Current status (e.g., open, closed, awarded)
- Important dates such as opening and closing deadlines
- Responsible department or owner
- Summary indicators for bid activity and evaluation progress
Business Value
By using the Tenders page in Dafater, organizations gain better control over procurement and bidding activities, reduce risks, improve transparency, and make well-informed decisions that support cost efficiency and governance.
Page Information
- Module: Dafater Tenders
- Page Name: tenders
- Standard: Yes