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      Sending a Tender to Additional Contractors in C-Link

      This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to send a tender to an additional contractor if you have already created and sent the tender to other contractors.

      Estimated Read Time: 2 Minutes ⏱

      It is recommended to familiarise yourself with the Tender Templates and Procurement Schedule sections before proceeding with this guide.

      Sections in this Article:

      🖥️ Accessing Tender Templates

      To begin sending your tender to an additional contractor:

      1. Go to Tender Templates:
        • Navigate to "Tender Templates" from your project dashboard.
        • Locate the tender you have already created, for example, a quick tender for single ply flat roofing.

      📄 Sending the Tender to a New Contractor

      Follow these steps to send the tender to an additional contractor:

      1. Open Procurement Schedule:
        • Go to your "Procurement Schedule".
      2. Add New Contractor:
        • If a new contractor has registered interest, add them to your procurement schedule.
      3. Issue the Tender:
        • Select the contractor who has not yet received the tender.
        • Click "Send Inquiry".
        • Choose the tender document you want to send.
        • Hit "Send Inquiry" to issue the tender.

      🛠️ Adding a Contractor to Your Supply Chain

      If you need to add a new contractor to your supply chain:

      1. Add Contractor to Supply Chain:
        • From time to time, you may need to add a new contractor to your supply chain.
        • After adding them, include them in your procurement schedule by clicking "Add Subcontractor".
      2. Send Inquiry:
        • The new contractor will appear in your procurement schedule.
        • Select them and click "Send Inquiry".
        • Choose the appropriate tender document and send the inquiry.

      Summary ✅

      This guide has outlined the process for sending a tender to additional contractors in C-Link. Following these steps ensures you can efficiently manage and distribute your tender documents to all relevant contractors.

      🎥 Full Walkthrough Video

      For a comprehensive guide, watch the full walkthrough video below: