How to apply for international tenders
A LOT of local firms would want to apply for international tenders, but do not know how to go about it.That is why learning to write an international tender proposal comes in handy.
By Maureen Nakatudde
A LOT of local firms would want to apply for international tenders, but do not know how to go about it.That is why learning to write an international tender proposal comes in handy.
Morris Rwakakamba, the chief executive office of the Uganda National Chamber Of Commerce and Industry, says writing a winning an international tender is as easy as writing a local one.
“Like in a local tender application, one should follow instructions and always review their writing to make sure there are no mistakes,†he adds.
You should also follow the instructions of submissions and the time.
Don’t forget to have a winning theme that can help the buyer to be certain of your qualification to handle the project.
You can, for instance, get something that makes you standout from your competitors for the given project.
“Instead of writing unnecessarily, point out the expertise you have that is significant to the project. It should be superior to those of your competitors,†Rwakakamba says.
Make a plan and ensure you spare enough time to write your proposals. Mark the deadline of the bid notice to avoid applying at the last-minute, which can cost you the tender.
He says some organistaions, like the United Nations, need bidders to be registered before they apply.
“If you want to apply for an international tender and are not registered, make sure you do it before submitting your proposals,†Rwakakamba advises.
If you have been shortlisted, make a good presentation that will convince the buyers that you are the best bidder, and therefore, deserve the contract.
A LOT of local firms would want to apply for international tenders, but do not know how to go about it.That is why learning to write an international tender proposal comes in handy.
Morris Rwakakamba, the chief executive office of the Uganda National Chamber Of Commerce and Industry, says writing a winning an international tender is as easy as writing a local one.
“Like in a local tender application, one should follow instructions and always review their writing to make sure there are no mistakes,†he adds.
You should also follow the instructions of submissions and the time.
Don’t forget to have a winning theme that can help the buyer to be certain of your qualification to handle the project.
You can, for instance, get something that makes you standout from your competitors for the given project.
“Instead of writing unnecessarily, point out the expertise you have that is significant to the project. It should be superior to those of your competitors,†Rwakakamba says.
Make a plan and ensure you spare enough time to write your proposals. Mark the deadline of the bid notice to avoid applying at the last-minute, which can cost you the tender.
He says some organistaions, like the United Nations, need bidders to be registered before they apply.
“If you want to apply for an international tender and are not registered, make sure you do it before submitting your proposals,†Rwakakamba advises.
If you have been shortlisted, make a good presentation that will convince the buyers that you are the best bidder, and therefore, deserve the contract.