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Before you submit a government bid: mistakes that take you out of the running

Exclusion is often for avoidable, formal reasons. A short legal review can save a large contract.

Batat legal team4 min read

Government procurement is a major opportunity for companies, but it is governed precisely by the Government Tenders and Procurement Law and its implementing regulations. Many technically and financially strong bids are excluded for reasons that could have been avoided:

  • Qualification documents that don't match the terms booklet.
  • Guarantees that don't meet the required terms or durations.
  • Overlooking local-content requirements.
  • Reservations in the bid that contradict the conditions.
  • Failing to disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Missing the statutory deadlines for objections or grievances.

After award, a new stage begins: change orders, penalties and payment certificates. Here a sound contract and careful follow-up make the difference between a profitable project and a troubled one.

At Batat we support you from reviewing the terms booklet to representation before the tenders complaints committee and the Board of Grievances.

This article is general information and is not legal advice on any specific matter.

Every decision you make today has legal consequences tomorrow.

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