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title: How to Create a Tender Document in C-Link
description: This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a tender document in C-Link.
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# How to Create a Tender Document in C-Link
## This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a tender document in C-Link.
**Estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes ⏱**
It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the Procurement Tools and Tender Document sections before proceeding with this guide.
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#### **Sections in this Article:**
- **🛠️ [Accessing the Procurement Schedule](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/how-to-create-a-tender-document-in-c-link#accessing)**
- **📄 [Creating a Tender Document](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/how-to-create-a-tender-document-in-c-link#creating_tender)**
- **✏️ [Completing the Tender Document](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/how-to-create-a-tender-document-in-c-link#completing_tender)**
- **🎥 [Full Walkthrough Video](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/how-to-create-a-tender-document-in-c-link#vid)**
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### **🛠️ Accessing the Procurement Schedule**
To begin creating a tender document:
1. **Navigate to Your Project**:
- Go to your projects dashboard and select the project, for example, "Get Departments".
2. **Open Procurement Tools**:
- Click on "Procurement Tools" and then select "Procurement Schedule".
3. **Select Package**:
- Find the package you want to create a tender document for, such as "Groundworks".
### **📄 Creating a Tender Document**
Follow these steps to create the tender document:
1. **Create Tender Document**:
- Click on "Create Tender Document" next to the package with interested contractors.
- You will be taken to the "Tender Templates" page.
2. **Choose Tender Template**:
- Select the type of document you want to produce. For example, choose "Quick Tender".
- Press "Continue" to proceed.
3. **Draft Tender**:
- A draft tender document will be saved. Click "View Document" to start editing.
### **✏️ Completing the Tender Document**
Complete the document by following these steps:
1. **Answer Questions**:
- In the document creator, answer the series of questions presented.
- As you answer, the document will auto-fill with the information provided.
2. **Track Progress**:
- Your progress is displayed as a percentage. For example, if you start at 73% and fill in more details, the percentage will increase (e.g., to 77%).
3. **Form of Contract**:
- Specify the form of contract, such as "JCT D&B Contract".
- Continue answering all the questions to reach 100% completion.
4. **Upload Drawings and Specifications**:
- Upload relevant drawings and specifications by clicking "Upload" and attaching the files to the package.
- The system will automatically update the drawings and documents section.
5. **Save and Preview**:
- Once all fields are complete, click "Save". The system will also auto-save your progress.
- Hit "Preview" to view the document as a PDF.
6. **Send Inquiry**:
- When ready, click "Send" to send the inquiry out to the subcontractors.
### **Summary ✅**
This guide has outlined the process for creating a tender document in C-Link. Following these steps ensures a comprehensive and professional tender document ready for distribution.
### **🎥 Full Walkthrough Video**
For a comprehensive guide, watch the full walkthrough video below:
- [Getting Started with C-Link](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Account Set-up](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#account-set-up)
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- [Supply Chain](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#supply-chain)
- [Company Assets](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#company-assets)
- [Creating your First C-Link Project](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#creating-your-first-c-link-project)
- [Trade and Package management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#trade-and-package-management)
- [Tendering and Tender Management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#tendering-and-tender-management)
- [Quote Analysis and Orders Management](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/getting-started-with-c-link?hsLang=en#quote-analysis-and-orders-management)
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