Guides & Checklists
Practical step-by-step guides for all phases of public procurement
Procurement Process
6 GuidesHow to Create a Participation Request
How to create a compelling participation request for two-stage procurement procedures.
How to Form a Bidding Consortium
When and how to form a bidding consortium, legal basics, agreements, and practical tips.
How to Find Your First Public Tender
Getting started with public tenders, where to search, what to look for, and how Patterno helps.
Understanding Tender Documents
What are tender documents, how are they structured, and what should you pay special attention to?
Below-Threshold Procurement: A Guide for Bidders
What applies to procurements below EU thresholds, UVgO, VOB/A, and the key rules.
Participating in Framework Agreements
What framework agreements are, how they work, and how to apply successfully.
Bidding Phase
4 GuidesHow to Write a Bid for a Public Tender
Step-by-step guide for writing your first public tender bid, from analysis to submission.
How to Create a Bid Calculation for Public Tenders
How to build a solid calculation for public tenders, covering cost structure, markups, and review steps.
Bid Submission Checklist for Public Tenders
The ultimate checklist before bid submission, so no formal error jeopardizes your award.
How to Read a Bill of Quantities
How to decode a bill of quantities, structure, line items, and common pitfalls.
Qualification
4 GuidesHow to Prove Eligibility Criteria in Tenders
What eligibility evidence contracting authorities require and how to compile it correctly.
How to Apply for Prequalification for Public Contracts
How to apply for prequalification and simplify eligibility evidence for every tender.
How to Prepare References for Public Tenders
How to present references convincingly and meet public procurement requirements.
Eligibility Check Checklist Before Bidding
Systematically check whether you meet all eligibility requirements of a tender.
Special Topics
6 GuidesHow to Bid on EU Tenders: From TED to ESPD
The path to successful EU tender applications, from TED to electronic submission.
VOB Tender: How to Create a Construction Bid
Specifics of construction tenders under VOB, from calculation to submission.
How to Win Public IT Tenders
Specifics of public IT tenders, EVB-IT contracts, concept evaluation, and practical tips.
Open House Procedures: How They Work & How to Join
What Open House procedures are, when they are used, and how to participate.
How to Initiate a Review Before the Procurement Chamber
When and how to initiate a review before the procurement chamber, deadlines, process, and costs.
How to Maintain Procurement Documentation as a Bidder
How to maintain your own procurement documentation as a bidder, for traceability and legal protection.