A technical offer is a document that forms part of a formal proposal in a public or private tender or competition. Its main purpose is to demonstrate how a supplier plans to meet the technical requirements of a projectwithout going into economic details (that is for the financial offer).
What does a technical offer include?
The technical offer may vary according to the type of project (construction, technology, services, etc.), but generally includes:
- Understanding the project
An explanation of how the offeror understands the client's objectives, needs and scope. - Methodology or working approach
How the work will be carried out: processes, tools, technologies, regulations, standards, etc. - Scope of services or deliverables
Clear details of what is to be delivered, with timetable if necessary. - Experience and capabilities of the bidder
Similar cases carried out, proposed work team, certifications, CVs, etc. - Resources allocated
Personnel, equipment, materials or technology to be used in the project. - Timeline
Phases of the project with their estimated times. - Quality, risk and sustainability plan
How the quality of work is ensured, how risks are managed and whether environmental or social criteria are applied.
What is it for?
A technical offer allows the client:
- Assessing the technical feasibility of a proposal.
- Compare the quality and approach from different bidders.
- Ensure that the supplier understands the problem well and has the capacity to solve it.
