A business can spend all its energy trying to become the cheapest supplier when the actual opportunity requires more than price, so understanding the evaluation criteria before preparing a bid matters more than undercutting competitors.
Source: National Treasury — Preferential Procurement Framework
Frequently Asked Questions
Does government always choose the cheapest bid?
No — evaluation can involve multiple criteria beyond price alone.
What is functionality?
It generally concerns whether a bidder's offering meets specified technical or performance requirements.
Why should businesses read the tender document carefully?
Because it sets out the exact requirements and evaluation criteria against which submissions are assessed.