- Tender Details: Complete Guide to Reading All Tender Information

Introduction

The Tender Details page is the central page that brings all information related to a single tender together in one place. It lets you view basic information, dates, financial details, conditions, execution location, and inquiries through organized and easy-to-navigate tabs.

What is Tender Details?

The Tender Details page is a multi-tab interface containing:

• Basic Info: Agency, activity, type, status, description
• Dates: Complete timeline from publication to award
• Financial: Document fees, contract duration, warranty requirements
• Conditions: Preferences, contractor classification, and local content
• Location: Region and city of execution
• Inquiries: Competitor questions and agency responses (when available)

How to Access Tender Details

1. From the tenders table, click on any tender name
2. You'll navigate to the tender study page which contains the Details tab
3. You can also click the "Details" button in the popup when hovering over a tender name

Available Tabs

The following tabs are available depending on the tender source and its data:

• Basic Info: Always available
• Dates: Always available
• Financial: Based on data availability
• Conditions: Based on data availability
• Location: Based on data availability
• Inquiries: Only appears if there are registered inquiries
• Proposals: Only appears if there are submitted and awarded proposals

Basic Info Tab

This tab displays a comprehensive summary of the tender at a glance.

Displayed Data

• Tender Name: Full name in Arabic (or English if available)
• Agency: The issuing government agency — click to filter by agency
• Main and Sub Activity: Tender work classification — click to filter
• Reference Number: Tender number in the source with copy button
• Tender Type: Open, limited, etc.
• Status: Open, awarded, cancelled…
• Remaining Time: Prominent banner showing time until last offer deadline
• Purpose and Description: Detailed text about the nature of required work
• Source Link: Direct link to the tender on the original platform (e.g. Etimad)

Tip

Click on the agency or activity to automatically apply a filter and display all similar tenders in the tender table.

Dates Tab

Displays an interactive timeline showing all time milestones for the tender from publication to award.

Displayed Dates

Color Indicators

• Green: Date is upcoming and has not passed yet
• Yellow: Date is today
• Red: Date has passed
• Gray: Submission date (record only)

Tip

Last Offer Date appears with a distinctive colored background as the most important date in the tender. Also check Remaining Time to learn how to track tenders approaching their deadline.

Financial Tab

Displays costs, warranties, and contract duration in a clear visual format.

Displayed Data

Document Fees

• If free, shown with green background and "Free" badge
• If paid, shows the amount in Saudi Riyals

Contract Duration

• Expected duration for executing the work after award

Warranty Requirements

• Initial Warranty: Required or not required — submitted with the bid
• Final Warranty: Percentage of contract value — submitted upon signing

Conditions Tab

Displays requirements and preferences associated with the tender.

Preferences

• SME Preferred: If the agency prefers small and medium enterprises
• Local Preferred: If the agency prefers local contractors
• Insured Tender: If the tender requires an insurance policy

Contractor Classification

Specifies the minimum classification required to participate, e.g.: "First Grade — Building Works". If the "Classification Not Required" badge appears, there is no minimum requirement.

Local Content Mechanisms

Some tenders require a specific percentage of local content in the executed work.

Location Tab

Shows the geographic area for executing the tender's work.

Displayed Data

• Country: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or Outside Kingdom
• Region: Administrative region (Riyadh, Makkah, Madinah…) — click to filter
• City: Specific city — click to filter
• Inside/Outside KSA Indicator: Colored strip at the bottom

Tip

Click on the region or city to filter the tenders table and view all tenders in the same geographic area.

Inquiries Tab

Displays questions submitted by competitors and government agency responses. Only available if there are registered inquiries.

What You Can View

• Question: Full question text and submission date
• Answer: Agency's official response if available, or "Awaiting Answer" indicator

Value of Inquiries

Reading inquiries gives you:

• Technical clarifications about the scope of work
• Answers to common questions you may also have
• Deeper understanding of requirements before submitting your bid

Practical Examples

Example 1: Evaluating a Building Maintenance Tender

Goal: A construction company wants to quickly assess whether a government building maintenance tender is suitable for them.

Steps:

1. Open Basic Info tab — check agency, activity, and status
2. Move to Dates — confirm the last offer deadline has not passed
3. Review Conditions — verify you meet the required contractor classification

Example 2: Understanding Financial Obligations

Goal: A company wants to calculate the full cost before submitting a bid.

Steps:

1. Open the Financial tab
2. Record document fees if any
3. Note the final warranty percentage to include in your calculations

Example 3: Verifying Location Before Submitting

Goal: A company that only operates in the Eastern Region wants to verify the execution location.

Steps:

1. Open the Location tab
2. Check the region and city
3. If it's outside your operating area, move to another tender

Tips for Reading Details Efficiently

• Start with Basic Info for a quick overall view
• Always check Remaining Time before anything else
• Read Inquiries before submitting your bid — they may save you time
• Use filter links (agency, region, activity) to discover similar tenders
• Review Conditions carefully to avoid submitting a bid without meeting requirements

Integration with Other Features

Tender details work in integration with:

• Tender Study Page: Deeper analysis with similar tenders and statistics
• Quantity Tables & Specifications: If the tender contains quantity tables
• Remaining Time: Visual indicator for time until last offer deadline
• Favorites & Reminders: Save the tender and add a reminder before deadline
• Tender Following: Receive a notification for any update on the tender

Frequently Asked Questions

Why don't some tabs appear?

Tabs appear based on data availability. The Inquiries tab only appears if there are registered inquiries, and the Proposals tab requires submitted proposals.

Can I filter tenders by clicking the agency in the details?

Yes, the agency, main activity, sub activity, region, and city are all clickable links to apply a filter on the tenders table.

Is the information updated automatically?

Yes, data is periodically updated from the original source. You can use Tender Following to receive a notification when any change occurs.

What is the difference between "Basic Info" and the Tender Study Page?

The Basic Info tab displays the tender's own data. The Tender Study Page adds an analytical layer with similar tenders and historical statistics.

Can I copy the reference number?

Yes, there is a copy button next to the reference number in the Basic Info tab.

Conclusion

The Tender Details tabs give you everything you need to evaluate any tender quickly and make an informed decision:

• Essentials at a quick glance
• Clear timeline for all deadlines
• Organized financial information to calculate costs
• Clear conditions and requirements to avoid mistakes
• Execution location to assess geographic feasibility