When participating in public procurement processes, bidders have several important rights to ensure a fair and transparent bidding environment. Here?s a simple guide to these key rights:

Right to Fair Competition: Bidders should expect a level playing field. All participants must have an equal chance to compete without any unfair advantages given to others.

Right to Clear Information: Bidders must receive clear and accurate information about the tender requirements. This includes details on submission procedures, evaluation criteria, and deadlines.

Right to Non-Discrimination: Bidders should not be discriminated against based on nationality, origin, or other unrelated factors. The evaluation should be based solely on the tender criteria.

Right to Confidentiality: Bidders' proposals should be kept confidential. Information should not be shared with other bidders or unauthorized parties before the final decision is made.

Right to Appeal: If a bidder believes that the process was unfair or the evaluation was incorrect, they have the right to challenge the decision. This typically involves a formal appeal process.

Right to Feedback: After the bidding process, bidders should receive feedback on why their bid was successful or not. This helps improve future submissions and understand the evaluation process better.

Right to Equal Access: All bidders should have equal access to any pre-bid meetings or briefings. No bidder should receive information that others do not.

Right to Review and Clarify: Bidders have the right to ask for clarification on the tender documents if any part of the requirements is unclear. This ensures that everyone has the same understanding.

Understanding and exercising these rights helps ensure a fair bidding process and improves your chances of success in public procurement.