If you opened a tender with pre-qualification, suppliers answer your questions before bidding. Questions are prepared in draft; pre-qualification cannot start without at least one question.
Adding a question
- In draft, click Add Question on the Pre-qualification Questions card in the Tender tab.
- Write the question. Example: "Do you have ISO 9001 certification? If so, upload it."
- Choose the Answer Type (table below).
- Choose whether the question is Required or Optional. The supplier cannot send the form without answering a required question.
Answer types
| Type | What the supplier does | When |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Writes free text | References, capacity, explanations |
| Yes / No | Picks one of two options | Clear requirements: "Do you offer 24/7 service?" |
| File | Uploads a document | Certificates, registration documents, reference letters |
| Rating | Picks a value from 1 to 5 | Self-assessment: "Your experience in this field" |
Rules
- Questions are added and deleted only in draft. The question list does not change after pre-qualification starts.
- The supplier can edit its answers until the pre-qualification decision is made. After the decision, the answers are locked.
Keep it short
Every question is work for the supplier. Ask only questions that would really change your elimination decision; detailed information comes with documents at the bidding stage.
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