14:46 Jan 4 

Contractors can inspect the documents however they want to (standing on their heads if they wish); however, they have to comply with rules in submitting their tender. On the other hand, rules and regulations apply to how the Client inspects the bids received.

14:43 Jan 4 

I recently translated an EU tender and it actually referred to separate document inspection rules - so asker needs to be aware of this, although I am not saying you are wrong!!

14:37 Jan 4 

@Allegrotrans - I just asked my husband (former head of procurement with an EU institution) and he said it refers to the rules as in terms and conditions of the tender that tenderers must adhere to when submitting their bid.

14:10 Jan 4 

Useful resource. However, always double check anything from that sort of glossary - e.g. the description of "negotiated procedure" is not accurate.
"For high-value public sector contracts (see OJEU) – only chosen suppliers are invited to negotiate for a contract(s). This has limited use only eg extreme urgency, failure of open/restricted procedures or repeat of similar contract."
It is often used in the context of partnering with a contractor, when the client organisation can justify the benefits of a sustained relationship, rather than in putting work out to competitive tender. So: not necessarily high value, often just a single supplier, not necessarily associated with either urgency or failure of open or restricted procedures.

That is just an example picked at random.

14:03 Jan 4 

Indeed... but I have encountered "REGLEMENT DE LA CONSULTATION" to refer to SEPARATE rules detailing how the tender documentation can be inspected, e.g. at thge company's offices, on a website, etc. "Consultation" often refers to this process.

13:53 Jan 4 

http://www.zemaitis-uk.com/tender-terminology-tendering-glos...

Invitation to Tender – ITT
The paper or electronic documentation issued to organisations invited to tender for a contract. Typically it includes a background, rules of tender, contract specification, questions or information required and a draft contact.

20:17 Jan 3 

You need to distinguish between statutory regulations governing the procurement procedure in general and the rules (IOW instructions or specifications) for this particular call for tenders.

http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/system/fil...

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