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Corrigendum and pre-bid meeting

The tender can change after it is published. Here is how to keep up.

3 min read · Last updated: 10 October 2026

Corrigendum

A corrigendum is an official change to a published tender: a new date, changed specification, revised quantity or clarified clause. Once issued, it is part of the tender.

  • Check the tender page for corrigenda regularly, and again on the last day.
  • If a corrigendum changes forms or the BOQ, use the new version.
  • A deadline extension is also announced through a corrigendum.

Pre-bid meeting and queries

Many tenders allow bidders to send questions before a set date or attend a pre-bid meeting. The buyer's replies are usually published, and changes are issued as a corrigendum.

  • Send queries in writing, in the format the tender asks for, before the deadline.
  • Ask about restrictive or unclear clauses here; it is the right stage to raise them.
  • Read the published minutes and replies even if you did not attend.

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