- How to Submit a Bid for a Government Tender via Etimad?
Etimad platform offers a secure and transparent digital service that allows registered suppliers to submit technical and financial proposals for government tenders in Saudi Arabia.
Who Can Use This Service?
- Registered suppliers on Etimad.
- Those who have purchased the RFP (tender document) or accepted a participation invitation.
- Suppliers with an active Etimad subscription.
When Can You Submit a Bid?
- Only within the submission period stated in the tender's official RFP document.
What Documents Are Required?
- Technical Proposal File.
- Financial Proposal File.
- Joint Venture Authorization Letter (if applicable).
- Alternate Proposal File (if the entity accepts alternative proposals as per RFP).
Step-by-Step: Submitting a Bid on Etimad
- Log in to your Etimad account.
- Go to "Procurement & Tendering System".
- Select "New Tenders" and download the RFP attachments.
- Review and understand all documents carefully.
- Navigate to "My Tenders" section.
- Upload the technical and financial proposal files.
- Fill in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) electronically.
- Submit your bid.
How to Track Your Bid?
- After the tender is awarded, go to "Awarded Tenders" to see the results and evaluation details.
Is the Service Free?
- Yes, submitting bids is free. However, some tenders may require a paid RFP.
Summary
Submitting your bid via Etimad gives you a streamlined, efficient, and fair opportunity to compete for public sector contracts in Saudi Arabia.
- - Personalized Alerts
- - Alerts through WhatsApp and Email
- - Instant Search
- - Export to Excel
- - Excel Quantity Tables
- - Awarding and Proposals Data
- - Suppliers Data
- - Complete Data (including what was removed from Etimad)
- - Preparing Technical and Financial Proposals
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