the period of time for which an Offer will remain open for consideration and acceptance by the Contract Authority.

a forum held where a government representative briefs prospective tenderers regarding a tender process, and responds to questions.

a secure location within which tenders, offers, quotations or bids are placed.

a project management tool that provides a framework for procurement. The procurement plan outlines the key issues that both determine and impact on the procurement strategy and method adopted.

a written process of inviting bids to supply goods and/or services involving simple documentation and a limited number of potential suppliers.

a verbal process of inviting offers to supply goods and/or services involving a limited number of potential suppliers.

a party submitting a tender in response to an RFT.

the estimated total value of the contract for the entire life of the contract, including extensions.

a document in the form of an offer to supply goods and/or services, usually submitted in response to a public or selective invitation such as a Request or RFQ.

supply policies issued under and in accordance with section 28 of the State Supply Commission Act 1991.