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Government Tender Glossary

Plain-language terms commonly encountered in public procurement.

1. Bid/Tender: a formal offer submitted in response to a procurement request

Bid/Tender: a formal offer submitted in response to a procurement request.

2. Briefing session: a supplier information session that may be compulsory or non-compulsory

Briefing session: a supplier information session that may be compulsory or non-compulsory.

3. Functionality threshold: the minimum technical score required before the bid progresses to the next evaluation stage

Functionality threshold: the minimum technical score required before the bid progresses to the next evaluation stage.

4. CSD: Central Supplier Database, used for supplier registration information

CSD: Central Supplier Database, used for supplier registration information.

5. SBD/MBD forms: prescribed bidding or declaration forms used in relevant public-sector procurement processes

SBD/MBD forms: prescribed bidding or declaration forms used in relevant public-sector procurement processes.

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