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Understand the Quotation Documentation

Request for Quotation documents often include:

  1. Conditions of Quotation (including the criteria that will be used to evaluate your bid);
  2. Specification;
  3. Conditions of Contract (if used); and
  4. Response Schedules (if used).

The purpose of these documents and the type of content that can be expected in each of these areas are described in the following table:

Document

Purpose

Examples of content

Conditions of Quotation

Sets out the terms under which a quote will be accepted for evaluation

  • Conditions for Participation (mandatory requirements)
  • Evaluation criteria
  • Closing date, time and place to lodge your quote
  • Agency contact details
  • Pricing requirements (eg whether prices should include or exclude GST)
  • Relevant government policies and principles

Specification

Provides a comprehensive description of what is required

  • Functional requirements
  • Technical requirements
  • Performance requirements

Conditions of Contract

Sets out the contractual terms that will be used

  • Information on your rights and obligations
  • Information on the Government's rights and obligations

Response Schedules

To be completed by the bidder to provide the information specified

  • Information provided by the bidders to indicate their compliance with functional, technical, quality and contractual requirements, including a summary of costs where appropriate

 


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