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Tendering for Business

Who can submit a tender?

For all contracts, regardless of value, a contractor must be selected who:

  • can confirm a business contact address and telephone number
  • has an acceptable level of public liability insurance (and where appropriate, other necessary insurances)
  • is registered for tax and holds a valid certificate (where appropriate)
  • is able to provide two independent referees from whom reference may be sought for contracts completed within the last three years
  • complies with the relevant industry standards.

The tender process

If you are interested in tendering for a contract you need to express your interest. Depending on the contract, we may send a pre-qualification questionnaire, which we will use to decide who to invite to tender.

If you are successful in being invited to tender, we will forward the following documents to you:

  • An invitation to tender – showing when, where and how the tender should be submitted
  • Contract conditions – defining the terms of business between the Council and supplier
  • Specification – setting out the Councils requirements and any technical requirements 
  • Schedule of rates – for entering prices
  • Form of Tender - where you make your formal tender offer

It is important that you follow all instructions about what you need to include and how to return the tender, to avoid disqualification. The tender must be submitted on time, as no extension will be allowed.