What belongs in the handover?
Keep the editable source and review record together so the bidder can update the response after an addendum or reviewer comment.
| Item | Purpose | Status field |
|---|---|---|
| Response drafts | Buyer-facing answers | Draft, reviewed, approved |
| Evidence register | Claim support | Available or required |
| Question log | Unresolved inputs | Owner and due date |
| Compliance check | Form and limit control | Pass or action |
Which public guidance may affect the buyer?
The Commonwealth Procurement Rules and UK Construction Playbook describe different public procurement settings. They do not replace the specific request, evaluation criteria or response instructions issued for the bid.
Sources: Australian Government Department of Finance: Commonwealth Procurement Rules, UK Cabinet Office: The Construction Playbook
Common questions
What else should the bid team know?
Are source files included?
They should be if the scope names the editable format and handover convention.
Can a writer approve a technical methodology?
No. The responsible technical owner approves the method and any engineering statements.
What happens after an addendum?
Update the requirement map, affected drafts and review status against the new issued document.
Primary sources
- Commonwealth Procurement RulesAustralian Government Department of Finance
- The Construction PlaybookUK Cabinet Office
- Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15United States General Services Administration