Opening sealed bids together
Who is involved
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Buyer | Runs the tender and keys in paper bids. |
| Tender committee member | Confirms the opening with an authenticator code. |
| Tender chair | Opens the bids and finalises the evaluation. |
Step by step
- Buyer
Names the committee and publishes the tender.
What they see:Each member is asked to declare any conflict of interest.
- Tender committee member
Declares no conflict.
What they see:The member can now confirm the opening.
- Tender committee member
At the opening time, confirms with a fresh authenticator code.
What they see:The page counts confirmations against the quorum.
- Tender chair
Confirms too and opens the bids.
What they see:Amounts appear, minutes with a chain code are produced.
- Tender committee member
Scores each bid.
What they see:Each sees only their own marks.
- Tender chair
Finalises the stage.
What they see:The ranking is locked and the buyer can prepare the award.
Who is told what
Bidders are told the bids were opened; the buyer sees the ranking.