# 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

- From the tenders table, click on any tender name
- You'll navigate to the tender study page which contains the Details tab
- 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

DateDescription**Submission Date**Date the tender was published on the platform**Inquiries Opening Date**Date when inquiries period opens**Last Inquiries Date**Deadline for submitting questions to the agency**Last Offer Date**⚡ Critical — deadline for submitting your bid**Offers Opening Date**Date when envelopes are opened**Offer Study Date**Date for studying and evaluating proposals**Expected Award Date**Expected date for announcing the winner### 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](/en/knowledge/tender-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**:

- Open **Basic Info** tab — check agency, activity, and status
- Move to **Dates** — confirm the last offer deadline has not passed
- 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**:

- Open the **Financial** tab
- Record document fees if any
- 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**:

- Open the **Location** tab
- Check the region and city
- 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](/en/knowledge/tender-details-study-page)**: Deeper analysis with similar tenders and statistics
- **[Quantity Tables & Specifications](/en/knowledge/tender-specifications)**: If the tender contains quantity tables
- **[Remaining Time](/en/knowledge/tender-remaining-time)**: Visual indicator for time until last offer deadline
- **[Favorites & Reminders](/en/knowledge/favorites-and-reminders)**: Save the tender and add a reminder before deadline
- **[Tender Following](/en/knowledge/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](/en/knowledge/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](/en/knowledge/tender-details-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