# Vendors & Proposals Data: Complete Guide to Analyzing Competitors and Bids ## Introduction The Vendors & Proposals Data page is a powerful analytical tool that lets you browse companies competing in Saudi government tenders and review their proposals and awards in detail. Through this page you can understand market dynamics and make better-informed decisions when submitting your own bids. ## What is the Vendors Data Page? The Vendors Data page aggregates all proposal submissions from companies in government tenders and presents them in a searchable, filterable table. It includes: - **Company names**: Companies that have submitted bids in tenders - **Award statistics**: Number of tenders won by each company and their total value - **Proposal counts**: Total proposals submitted and technically matching proposals - **Proposal details**: Prices, status (awarded / not awarded), and technical compliance - **Study Vendor button**: Quick access to an in-depth analysis page for each company ## Vendors Table Columns ### Company Name Displays the company name with an interaction indicator. Hovering over the name reveals a popup with a direct link to the company's analysis page and a copy button for the name. ### Total Award Value Displays the cumulative value of all tenders awarded to this company within the currently applied filters. ### Number of Awards The count of tenders that were awarded to this company. ### Matching Proposals Count The number of proposals that were technically compliant with the tender's specifications and conditions. ### Total Proposals The total count of all proposals submitted by the company within the current filter scope. ### Study Vendor A direct button that opens the company's in-depth analysis page, featuring historical charts, comparisons, and detailed performance statistics. *(This page will be documented separately)* ### Vendor Export Actions The last column contains per-company export buttons: - **Export Proposals**: Export all proposals by this company to Excel - **Export Awards**: Export tenders awarded to this company to Excel *(Export pages will be documented separately)* ## Expanding a Vendor Row — Viewing Proposal Details Clicking the expand button on any row reveals the company's submitted proposals in a sub-table showing: ### Sub-table Columns - **Tender Details**: Name of the tender the proposal was submitted for - **Price**: The submitted bid price - **Status**: Whether the tender was awarded or not - **Technical Match**: Whether the proposal met the technical specifications ## Search Bars The page features two independent search inputs: ### Search by Company Name Filters the company list by name. Useful when looking for a specific competitor to review their detailed history. ### Search in Tenders Filters results based on tender content. Supports: - **Simple search**: By tender name or reference number - **Advanced keyword search**: Include and exclude specific terms See [Advanced Search](/en/knowledge/advanced-search) for details on using keywords effectively. ## Filters All filters applied in the side filter panel affect the vendors results. You can filter by: - **Agency**: Show companies that competed for a specific government agency - **Activity & Sub-activity**: Companies in a specific sector - **Region & City**: Companies from a specific geographic area - **Date**: A specific time range See [Filters](/en/knowledge/listing-filters) to learn all available filtering options. ## Top Toolbar ### Export Vendors Report The "Export Vendors Report" button exports the currently visible company list (with active filters applied) to an Excel file. *(Export will be documented separately)* ### Export Proposals The "Proposals" export button in the toolbar exports all proposals from the filtered vendors. *(Export will be documented separately)* ### Refresh Button Refreshes the data and fetches the latest proposals and awards from the database. ## Practical Examples ### Example 1: Analyze Competitors in the IT Sector **Goal**: Identify the leading companies competing in IT tenders and the scale of their awards **Steps**: - Open the Vendors Data page - Select "Information Technology" from the activity filter - Sort the table by number of awards in descending order - Review the top companies by award count and total values ### Example 2: Look Up a Specific Competitor's Record **Goal**: Review all proposals submitted by a specific company for a particular ministry **Steps**: - Type the company name in the "Search by Company Name" field - Select the target government agency from the filters - Click the company's row to expand it and view proposal details - Review prices, statuses, and technical compliance ### Example 3: Find Companies That Competed in Similar Tenders **Goal**: Identify who competed in tenders similar to one you're studying **Steps**: - Enter a descriptive keyword in the tender search field - Review the list of companies that submitted proposals in similar tenders - Click "Study Vendor" for any company you want to analyze in depth ## Tips for Effective Use ### 1. Apply Filters Before Searching Apply activity, region, and agency filters first to narrow the scope, then use search to drill deeper. ### 2. Pay Attention to the Technical Match Column Companies with consistently high technical compliance rates are serious competitors — monitor their pricing carefully. ### 3. Compare "Total Proposals" with "Awards" The win rate (awards ÷ total proposals) gives you a sense of each company's competitive strength. ### 4. Use Study Vendor for Key Competitors For companies that repeatedly appear in your searches, use the "Study Vendor" button for historical charts and performance analytics. ### 5. Combine Both Search Bars You can activate both searches simultaneously — search for a specific company competing in tenders containing a specific keyword for precise results. ## Integration with Other Features - **[Filters](/en/knowledge/listing-filters)**: Filter companies and proposals by multiple criteria - **[Advanced Search](/en/knowledge/advanced-search)**: Search tender content with keywords - **[Tenders Table](/en/knowledge/tenders-data)**: Start from a specific tender to find who competed in it - **[Tenders Export](/en/knowledge/tenders-export)**: Export related tender data ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does the data cover all companies? Data is sourced exclusively from government platforms (Etimad) and only includes officially registered proposals. Companies that have not submitted registered proposals will not appear. ### Why do company stats change when I change filters? Statistics (award count, total proposals) are calculated within the scope of currently applied filters. Changing filters changes the time or sector scope, so results change accordingly. ### Can I see proposal prices? Yes — expanding a company row reveals proposal details including the submitted price for each tender. ### What is the difference between "Study Vendor" and expanding the row? Expanding the row shows raw proposals filtered by current settings. The "Study Vendor" button opens a comprehensive analysis page with historical charts and performance statistics over time. ### Can I export data for a specific company? Yes — each company row has two export buttons: one for the company's proposals and one for tenders awarded to it. Both respect the current filters. ## Conclusion The Vendors & Proposals Data page in TendersAlerts gives you: - **Comprehensive visibility** into your competitors in the government market - **Proposal details** with prices, statuses, and technical compliance - **Filterable statistics** to help you understand competitive patterns - **Direct access** to deeper analysis through the Study Vendor button