7 common reasons bids get rejected (and how to avoid them)
Most rejections are avoidable paperwork or pricing mistakes.
5 min read · Free guide from Bidrove
- Missing or expired documents — keep everything current.
- EMD not paid or wrong amount/mode — double-check the tender.
- Not meeting eligibility (turnover/class/experience) — verify before bidding.
- Wrong BOQ totals or blank cells — recheck every line.
- Submitted after deadline — always submit a day early.
- Unsigned bid (DSC issue) — test your DSC beforehand.
- Ignoring a corrigendum/addendum — re-read the tender before submitting.
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