Direct answer

Use a tender qualification checklist to review fit, eligibility, capability, capacity, evidence, deadlines, risk, and commercial value before starting proposal work.

The checklist

Ask these questions before a full bid commitment.

• Does the opportunity fit the company’s strategy and target market?
• Can the company meet explicit eligibility and mandatory conditions?
• Are required certifications, insurance, and financial thresholds current and sufficient?
• Do relevant project references meet the buyer’s sector, scope, and date rules?
• Is the delivery team available for the stated timetable?
• Can all required forms, declarations, and evidence be submitted on time?
• Are there unresolved blockers, dependencies, or clarification questions?
• Is the opportunity commercially worthwhile after bid and delivery effort?

Turn the checklist into a decision

A checklist is a discussion aid, not a scorecard that overrides judgment. Record assumptions, assign owners to resolve gaps, and identify what would change the decision. A clear no-bid can protect scarce team capacity for stronger opportunities.

How TenderFaro supports the checklist

TenderFaro centralizes requirements, company evidence, sources, and reviewer comments so the team can discuss the same facts instead of working from disconnected files and memory.